$298,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

856 Briarcliff Rd NE Unit 5 Atlanta, GA 30306

Virginia Highland Neighborhood
1 Bed
2 Baths
955 Sq Ft
$340/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

138 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Springdale Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

RARE 1BR + DEN/2 FULL BA opportunity in coveted Highland Terrace in the heart of Virginia Highland! This charming, south-facing garden condo offers a versatile floor plan with two full bathrooms, spacious balcony, low HOA fees and unbeatable location with easy access to Emory, Midtown, Buckhead and Decatur. In addition to great shopping, dining and entertainment options, The Beltline, O4W Park, Ponce City Market, Freedom Park, Little 5, Krog Street Market are all within minutes of your front door. A 1940s Mediterranean-style boutique condominium building, Highland Terrace offers assigned parking, basement storage area, and ample guest parking. Crystal door handles and detailed crowned molding retain its original architectural charm while this home has been recently refreshed with new paint and electrical work making it ready for your personal aesthetic.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GEOFFREY GREENE

Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l License #263173 Listed on: 10/24/2024

Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Maggie Jones

Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE License #370959

Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 955 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Springdale Park Elementary School
  • David T Howard Middle School
  • Midtown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,020 Initiation Fee
  • Association fees include maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, management fee, reserve fund, sewer, trash, water
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Highland Terrace Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,445

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Unit: 5
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ArchitecturalStyle: European, Mediterranean
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .04
  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid Rise
  • Total Finished Area2: 955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Concrete, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 955
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 955
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Tile Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Solid Surface Counters
  • Price Per Square Foot: 312.041

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Below
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 4080
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To Public Transit, Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 1020
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management Fee, Reserve Fund, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Springdale Park
  • High School: Midtown
  • High School Bus: No
  • Middle School: David T Howard
  • Middle School Bus: No
  • Elementary School: Springdale Park
  • Middle School: David T Howard
  • High School: Midtown

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2445

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Gibson Alison Elizabeth
Bought by
Stinson Meredith
Seller's Agent
GEOFFREY GREENE
Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Jones
Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$298,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-14.61%
Views
118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Outstanding Balance
$238,190
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,629

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2009
Sold by
Gibson George P and Gibson Sarah P
Bought by
Gibson Alison E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Bates Thomas K
Bought by
Williams Naomi C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,100
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Administrators Deed $298,000 --
Deed $200,300 --
Deed $198,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,400 New Conventional
Closed $157,653 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $298,000 -0.3% $312 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $313 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Price Changed $325,000 -3.0% $340 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Price Changed $335,000 -4.0% $351 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $349,000 -- $365 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $1,685 $132,880 $20,000 $112,880
2022 $1,651 $105,840 $16,000 $89,840
2021 $0 $97,200 $16,000 $81,200
2020 $68 $95,520 $16,000 $79,520
2019 $34 $98,400 $16,000 $82,400
2018 $231 $84,080 $16,000 $68,080
2017 $349 $69,560 $16,000 $53,560
2016 $277 $59,880 $29,600 $30,280
2014 $162 $50,920 $29,600 $21,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10401267

Georgia MLS

APN: 15-241-03-067