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581 Gresham Avenue; Atlanta, GA 30316

$825,000

3,340 Sq Ft
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Driveway
7789372
This classic East Atlanta craftsman brick bungalow with covered rocking-chair front porch offers both historic charm and updated style & functionality. Premium location just steps to the shops, restaurants & bars of East Atlanta Village, and bordering beautiful Brownwood Park just through the backyard fence gate! Down-to-the-studs renovation in 2015 included new plumbing, electrical & HVAC systems. New kitchen, baths, siding, windows, roof and deck. Real hardwood floors throughout main level, including original floors in living areas and kitchen. Chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. 3 spacious bedrooms on main level including master suite with walk-in closet & luxurious bathroom with double vanity and tiled walk-in shower. Large deck overlooks huge, fenced yard. The finished daylight terrace level is accessible from both the main-level interior staircase and multiple exterior doors, offering flexibility for expanded single-family functionality or closed off as separate income-producing rental space. The lower level has its own kitchen, laundry room, living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and can be rented as a complete space or closed off as two separate rental units. This move-in ready gem offers beauty, function, and flexibility in a vibrant, walkable community. Other amenities of this prime East Atlanta location include beltline access just blocks away, easy highway access, and bountiful recreation at Brownwood Park including tennis, basketball, volleyball, playground and walking trails. Note that property taxes do not reflect Homestead Exemption.
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Burgess-Peterson
  • Middle School: Martin L. King Jr.
  • High School: Maynard Jackson
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 6
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

  • 3 / 5
    Average

    Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
    480 CLIFTON STREET; Atlanta, GA 30316
    Public PK-5th  |  474 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 478th
  • 2 / 5
    Below
    Avg

    Maynard H. Jackson- Junior High School
    801 GLENWOOD AVENUE, SE; Atlanta, GA 30316
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,205 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 256th

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Listing information last updated on July 7, 2026
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