5287 Vernon Lake Drive, Atlanta, GA 30338 - Photo 1

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$740,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this magnificent three-story all-brick home on an impeccably maintained corner lot with beautifully landscaped grounds. This exceptional residence offers elegant entertaining with a dining room for up to 12 guests, a spacious living room with a convenient wet bar, and a comfortable sitting room. The main level also includes a master suite with a walk-in closet that is just steps away from the bright sunroom overlooking the private backyard-perfect for relaxation and enjoying the morning cup of coffee. The upper level provides generous accommodations with another master suite-sized room and two additional bedrooms that share an oversized bathroom, ensuring comfort for family and guests alike. The daylight basement offers tremendous potential with its completely unfinished space, ideal for creating your perfect recreation area, and features walk-out doors providing direct access to the backyard. This remarkable property combines timeless brick construction, flexible living spaces, and endless customization possibilities, making it a perfect move-in-ready home with room to put your own finishing touches over time. There is a grandfathered well on the property for landscape irrigation to lower water bills! Photo numbers 59 and 60 are photoshopped to add carpet in the basement.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5287 Vernon Lake Dr

General

Sold For: $740,000
Taxes: $1,593 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: FMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 7593119
Added to Site: 230 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combination

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master Bedroom

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Room, White Cabinets, Kitchen Island
Dining Room: Seats 12 or More, Separate Dining Room
Laundry: Main Level

Additional Information

Amenities: Other
Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Rear Stairs
Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Location

County: Dekalb
Subdivision: Dunwoody Club Forest
Driving Directions: If exiting off of I-285 - continue onto Ashford Dunwoody Road. Turn Right onto Mount Vernon road. Turn left into Vernon Lake Drive.

School Information

Elementary School: Vanderlyn
Middle School: Peachtree
High School: Dunwoody

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

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

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Detached/Attached: Detached
Exterior Const.: Brick 4 Sides, Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Daylight, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Plantation Shutters
Stories/Levels: Three Or More
Year Built: 1970
Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Property View: Other
Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Dimensions: 230 x 134
Frontage: Other
Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
Fencing (Description): None

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $1,593
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 18 374 06 001

Listed by HOME Real Estate, LLC
Sold by HomeSmart

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Schools

Schools serving 5287 Vernon Lake Dr

School District:Dekalb County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Vanderlyn Elementary School 1877 Vanderlyn Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338	PK-5	0.7 mi
Peachtree Middle School 4664 North Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30338	6-8	2 mi
Dunwoody High School 5035 Vermack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338	9-12	0.6 mi

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Price & Sales History for 5287 Vernon Lake Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/29/2025

Sold

$740,000

-6.92%

MLS

7/08/2025

Price Reduced

$795,000

-7.56%

MLS

6/01/2025

Listed

$860,000

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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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