Redfin: Three-bed 1953 brick ranch, Brookhaven, Georgia

Price and market context

This listing asks $675,000, USD, for a 1953-built brick ranch of 1,404 finished square feet, which works out to $481 per square foot as stated. That figure sits well above both neighbourhood benchmarks Redfin discloses: the Brookhaven Fields area median is $257 per square foot, and even the wider North Atlanta figure is $295 per square foot. This is a large gap, roughly 60 to 80 percent above the surrounding medians on a per-square-foot basis, and it's the single most important number in this listing to reconcile before making an offer. Part of the story is visible in the price history: the home sold for $475,000 in July 2021, then again for $580,000 in April 2022, and is now asking $675,000, a jump of roughly $95,000 from a purchase price about 4.5 years ago. The listing description points to substantial recent work (new plumbing, a new HVAC system, renovated primary bathroom, new appliances, cleaned and insulated crawl space) that may account for some of this premium, but the persistent per-square-foot gap against the area medians is large enough that the buyer should understand exactly what is driving it, whether that's genuine renovation value, lot size, or simply an ambitious ask. The listing has only been on the market 4 days, so there's no reduction pattern to read yet, and Redfin's area competition data shows a compete score of 70 out of 100 with typical homes in Brookhaven Fields selling about 1 percent below list and a median 32 days on market, while hot homes there sell around 1.7 percent above list in about 16 days. That gives a sense of how quickly and how close to asking price homes in this specific pocket tend to move, which is useful context for how firm this asking price may prove to be.

Property and condition

The home is a one-level, three-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom ranch on a 13,068 square foot lot, brick construction with a composition roof and slab foundation. The description highlights significant recent updates: new plumbing throughout, a new HVAC and furnace installed in 2026, a renovated primary bathroom with double vanity, new kitchen appliances, granite counters, and a professionally cleaned and insulated crawl space. These are meaningful, costly systems to have addressed, particularly the plumbing and HVAC replacement, since this is a 1953-built home that would otherwise likely still be carrying original-era systems. Parking is limited to one carport space, which is worth weighing given no garage is mentioned. The listing describes the primary bathroom as offering a 'tub/shower combo' and the property carries only 1.5 bathrooms total for three bedrooms, a modest bathroom count by contemporary standards even though the description calls it a '3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch,' which appears to be a discrepancy worth clarifying with the agent given the facts section and public record both list 1.5 baths.

Given the 1953 build year, this home falls into an era where original wiring or plumbing systems (such as galvanized plumbing) were common. The description states new plumbing has been installed throughout, which if accurate would resolve much of that concern, but this is the seller's characterization and worth confirming through inspection and any permits on file, since replaced plumbing affects both insurability and financing.

Public record and taxes

The county record matches the listing on bed and bath count, square footage, lot size, and build year, so there's no discrepancy to flag there. The 2025 tax roll shows taxes due of $6,672.59, a real annual holding cost, with assessed land value of $80,040 and assessed improvements of $157,960. Note that a sale at this price could trigger a property tax reassessment, meaning the current tax bill may not carry forward at its present level; this is worth confirming with the local tax assessor.

HOA and running costs

No HOA information is disclosed for this property, and as a single-family detached home rather than a condo or townhouse, that is consistent with what one would expect; there's no shared association fee to budget for here.

Flood and environmental risk

The disclosed climate risk figures are reassuring: a Flood Factor of 1 out of 10 with a FEMA zone X (unshaded) designation, meaning this sits outside the mapped Special Flood Hazard Area, and a Fire Factor of 3 out of 10. Heat, Wind, and Air factors all sit at a moderate 5 out of 10, unremarkable figures that don't warrant particular concern.

School context

The listing discloses three schools serving the address: Woodward Elementary School rated 4 out of 10 on GreatSchools, Sequoyah Middle School also rated 4 out of 10, and Cross Keys High School rated 3 out of 10. These are the disclosed ratings as given; buyers with children should weigh what these ratings mean to their own priorities and do their own research into current standing.

Zoning and development

The property is zoned RS-75, a Single-Dwelling Detached District under Brookhaven's residential single-family classification. This confirms the property is zoned for single-family use only, which answers any question about converting it to multi-unit use or adding a detached rental unit without a zoning process; any such plans should be verified directly with the City of Brookhaven.

Local amenities and character

Redfin's location scores show a Quiet score of 9 out of 10, notably high, alongside more modest Walkability (5/10), Transit (3/10), and Cycling (4/10) scores, painting a picture of a quiet residential pocket that likely requires a car for most errands and commuting. Parks and Groceries both sit at a middling 6 out of 10.