1742 Helen Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 - Photo 1

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$1,255,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,264 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 10 days ago

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Property Description

What's Special: Finished basement * Rich hardwood floors * Oversized island * Flexible loft area * Private fenced-in level backyard * Walk-in pantry * Viking appliances * Custom shades * Morningside Elementary School District * Professionally landscaped front yard . Modern Elegance in the Heart of Morningside! Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully built newer-construction home in one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, style, and functionality, this Morningside residence offers the perfect blend of modern living and timeless charm. A custom double-door entry welcomes you with character and craftsmanship, setting the tone for the quality finishes found throughout. Inside, the open main level showcases rich hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, 8-foot interior doors, custom shades, and a seamless layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring Viking appliances, quartz countertops, an oversized island, and a walk-in pantry. It flows effortlessly into the breakfast area and spacious living room, where a fireplace adds warmth and style. Also on the main floor is a private guest suite with a full bath perfect for visitors or use as a quiet home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a luxurious, spa-inspired bathroom and generous closet space. Two additional bedrooms each with its own en-suite bath and a flexible loft area provide plenty of room for work, rest, or play. The finished basement includes a sauna and provides versatile space for storage, media, fitness, or future customization. Step outside to a covered, tiled back deck ideal for outdoor entertaining, overlooking a private, fenced-in level backyard with direct access to the South Fork Peachtree Creek. Enjoy proximity to Morningside Village, Virginia-Highland, Morningside Nature Preserve, Herbert Taylor Park, Noble Park, and Zonolite Park. Zoned for the highly rated Morningside Elementary School District and just minutes from Emory, the CDC, Midtown, and Buckhead, this home perfectly balances tranquility and urban convenience.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1742 Helen Dr NE

General

Sold For: $1,255,000
Taxes: $12,897 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: FMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 7666005
Added to Site: 95 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace(s): Factory Built, Family Room, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master Bedroom, Split Bedroom Plan

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Other Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Dining Room: Butler's Pantry, Separate Dining Room
Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Level

Additional Information

Amenities: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage
Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Covered, Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway

Location

County: Dekalb
Subdivision: Morningside
Driving Directions: From I-85 S take exit 89 toward GA-42/N Druid Hills Rd, turn right onto Briarcliff Rd NE, turn right toward Johnson Rd NE. Continue onto Johnson Road and turn left onto Helen Drive NE. The home will be on the right.

School Information

Elementary School: Morningside-
Middle School: David T Howard
High School: Midtown

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Detached/Attached: Detached
Exterior Const.: Brick Veneer, Cement Siding, Concrete
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Stories/Levels: Two
Square Feet: 3,264
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2016
Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Property View: City
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Frontage: City Street
Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Lot Features: Back Yard, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Tax Amount: $12,897
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 18 056 01 035
Block: C
Lot Number: 7

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Sold by Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 1742 Helen Dr NE

School District:Atlanta City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Morningside Elementary School, Atlanta, GA 774 Virginia Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306	K-5	1.9 mi
David T Howard Middle School 551 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312	6-8	3.4 mi
Midtown High School 929 Charles Allen Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309	9-12	2.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1742 Helen Dr NE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/05/2026

Sold

$1,255,000

-7.04%

MLS

10/15/2025

Listed

$1,350,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1742 Helen Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30306