3897 Lake Forrest Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 - Photo 1

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$1,320,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
3,718 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Garage

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Property Description

Rare Architectural Gem in Chastain Park! Discover 3,718 sq. ft. of inspired living where Japanese design meets modern comfort. This 3 bedroom | 3 bath home offers soaring vaulted ceilings, open-concept living, tranquil interior gardens, and a private courtyard retreat. Unique features include a sunken dining area, tatami flooring in areas, hand-carved wooden transoms, shoji-lattice sliding doors, and a primary bath with a private garden view. Modern conveniences include a large family room, mudroom, walk-in pantry, office, 3-car garage, unfinished basement, a greenhouse and an expandable attic making the home as functional as it is beautiful. Additionally, sidewalks lead directly to the park. This home is a rare blend of artistry and lifestyle in Chastain Park and is truly one of a kind!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 3897 Lake Forrest Dr NE

General

Sold For: $1,320,000
Taxes: $17,195 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: FMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 7643464
Added to Site: 130 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Family Room
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Main Floor Baths: 1
Primary Bathroom: Double Shower, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Other

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedroom Features: Other

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Other Cabinets, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
Dining Room: Open Concept
Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink

Additional Information

Amenities: None
Security/Safety: None
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Permeable Paving, Rear Stairs, Other
Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear

Location

County: Fulton
Subdivision: Chastain Park
Driving Directions: From Roswell Road: go north on Powers Ferry Road; bear right onto Lake Forrest Drive. Home on right.

School Information

Elementary School: Jackson - Atlanta
Middle School: Willis A. Sutton
High School: North Atlanta

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Electricity Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman, Other
Detached/Attached: Detached
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s), Wood Frames
Stories/Levels: One and One Half
Square Feet: 3,718
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2008
Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Features

Property View: Trees/Woods, Other
Lot Size (Acres): 0.7002
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Dimensions: x
Frontage: City Street
Street/Road Desc.: Concrete
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Rectangular Lot
Fencing (Description): None

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $17,195
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 17 009700020121

Listed by Dorsey Alston Realtors
Sold by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

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Schools

Schools serving 3897 Lake Forrest Dr NE

School District:Atlanta City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Jackson Elementary School, Atlanta, GA 1325 Mount Paran Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30327	PK-5	2.3 mi
Sutton Middle School 2875 Northside Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305	6-8	2.3 mi
North Atlanta High School 4111 Northside Parkway Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30327	9-12	3.4 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 3897 Lake Forrest Dr NE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/01/2025

Sold

$1,320,000

10%

MLS

9/10/2025

Listed

$1,200,000

—

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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