229 Spence Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

About this home

Southern charm meets Craftsman character in the heart of Historic East Lake. Built in 2002 as a thoughtfully designed Craftsman-style reproduction, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home captures the warmth and architectural character of an earlier era while offering the size, flexibility, and conveniences of modern living. A welcoming full front porch sets the tone, while inside, soaring 10+ foot ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a handsome fireplace create an inviting sense of space and warmth. With generous room sizes and a highly flexible floor plan, this is a large home designed to adapt beautifully to everyday living, entertaining, working from home, hobbies, guests, and changing needs over time. The main level offers an impressive collection of living spaces, including the Living Room, Dining Room, kitchen, wet bar/butler's pantry, laundry, a flexible office or bonus room, an additional bedroom, and the Primary Suite with private bath. The kitchen and main living areas flow naturally together, creating an easy setting for everything from quiet evenings at home to holiday gatherings and special occasions. Upstairs, the flexibility continues with three additional bedrooms, a full bath, lounge space, and a craft/hobby room, providing wonderful options for guest rooms, offices, creative space, a playroom, or additional living areas. And there is still more. The huge unfinished lower level offers exceptional space for a workshop, fitness area, hobbies, storage, or future possibilities, along with a 2-car garage. Outdoor living is equally inviting. From the gracious front porch to the expansive rear deck overlooking the private, wooded and fenced backyard, there are plenty of places to relax, entertain, dine outdoors, or simply enjoy a little breathing room in the city. All appliances remain, including the washer and dryer. Set in Historic East Lake, the home enjoys the character and Southern charm of one of Atlanta's established intown neighborhoods with convenient access to Oakhurst Village, the restaurants at 2nd & Hosea, Kirkwood Village, MARTA, Memorial Drive, Publix on Glenwood Avenue, I-20, and I-285. Spacious, warm, flexible, and full of Craftsman character, this is a home with room not only to live in, but to live well.

How this list price compares in Atlanta

• List price is 83% above the Atlanta median list price of $380,000 (5,382 homes).
• Compared with 2,648 single-family homes in Atlanta: 54% above the median of $449,900.
• List price per square foot is 11% below the Atlanta median of $255/SF.
• 19 homes for sale in East Lake.
• All 5,382 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA.
• 3,375 homes for sale in DeKalb County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active

Bedrooms

5

Full baths

3

Living area

3,066 SF

Lot size

0.25 acres

Year built

2002

Levels

Three Or More

Main-level bedrooms

2

Garage spaces

2

Parking

Garage, Garage Faces Side

Basement

Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Style

Craftsman

Construction

Cement Siding

Roof

Composition

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Fireplaces

1

Appliances

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Lot

Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Community

Other

HOA

No

Annual tax

$4,040 (2025)

County

DeKalb

Assigned schools

• HighMaynard Jackson
• MiddleMartin L. King Jr.
• ElementaryFred A. Toomer

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.