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2573 Tilson Drive

Atlanta, GA 30317
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Bed 4

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Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,736

Sqft

Acres0.28

Acre(Lot)

This house has stories to tell. Steeped in rich East Lake history, neighborhood lore whispers that this enchanting 1930s cottage was once home to one of Atlanta's female political trailblazers-providing a rare opportunity to own a piece of local heritage. Perched beautifully on an oversized lot with plenty of elbow room, walking distance to Oakhurst Village, and loaded with surprises, the cottage immediately charms with a stunning front perennial garden and an iconic front granite chimney said to have been built using field stones sourced directly from the surrounding neighborhood. Step inside and the story continues through sun-drenched rooms, tall ceilings, original fixtures, and door hardware that have quietly witnessed life for nearly a century. The recently refinished hardwood floor s gleam. A large living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace beneath a skylight, accented by loads of windows and direct access to a rear screened porch. A classic arched doorway welcomes you into a seamless eat-in kitchen where custom cabinets, quartz countertops, and an original built-in hutch hold echoes of decades of family meals and still houses the original punch bowl passed down from steward to steward. Down the hall, two main-level bedrooms offer easy living including one featuring a wall of built-in bookcases and stained glass inserts alongside a main-level bathroom featuring custom wood trim, built-in shelving, custom tile, and a handmade vanity. Upstairs, two true bedrooms and another full bath give everyone room to breathe or room to grow. The primary bedroom features double closets and built-in shelving. The vintage-inspired upper bath beautifully showcases classic beadboard, double pedestal sinks, and ample storage, while the fourth bedroom offers a generous closet and attic storage. The second-story windows have been recently replaced, and the entire home is freshly painted inside and out. This wonderful home sits on a gorgeous, deep lot complete with a private fenced-in backyard, a private back perennial garden, a storage shed, and an uncovered patio that flows directly into the cozy covered patio space designed for entertaining. A charming walking path winds gracefully through the yard, highlighting the deep lot's ample space if you want to expand the footprint in the future. Highly desirable as a Tier 1 Drew Charter School and positioned just minutes from the historic East Lake Golf Club and the East Lake Family YMCA, this location puts you within walking, biking, or a short driving distance from Oakhurst Village, 2nd+Hosea, Kirkwood, East Atlanta Village, and City of Decatur. Some houses are just houses. This one has a history, a heart, and a whole lot of life left to live.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $624,000

AD Id : 91151900

MLS Id : 7835410

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.28 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,736

Tax Amount : 5282.00

Year Built : 1938

County : Dekalb

Subdivision: East Lake

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Composition, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Bookcases, Dry Bar, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures Roof: Composition, Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer Laundry Features: In Hall Window Features: Skylight(s), Wood Frames
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1938 Building Area Total: 1736 Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone, Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Other
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Courtyard, Private Yard, Storage

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 72x203x50x249 Lot Size Acres: 0.28 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Description: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Private

    Property Information

    Subdivision: East Lake Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 2815 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 88

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $624000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Lot: 0 Tax Block: 4 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $5282 Tax Legal Desc: 0

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 Driveway, Parking Pad

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Fred A. Toomer
    Junior High School: Martin L. King Jr.
    Senior High School: Maynard Jackson
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: Heading West on Memorial Drive, make a right on East Lake Dr and first left on Tilson Dr. 2573 Tilson Dr is the first house on the left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/11/2026 @ 19:35

MLS: 7835410 LISTED BY: Audrey Ferguson, HomeSmart 404-876-4901 SOURCE: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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