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2557 Tilson Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

  • 3bd
  • 2ba
  • 1,633SF
  • 0.2ac lot

Single-family homeEastlake

List price

$299,900

$184/SF list

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FMLS IDXFMLS #7857099 · Listing Provided By Knapp Realty · 404-915-4412 · Listing agent Donna Wadsworth Quam

Location

2557 Tilson Drive SE, Atlanta GA 30317

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About this home

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Exceptional renovation opportunity in the highly sought-after East Lake neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick bungalow offers outstanding potential for a complete transformation in a prime intown location. Whether you're an investor seeking your next full-scale renovation project or an owner-occupant ready to create a custom home and build equity, this property is a rare opportunity to unlock its full potential. Enjoy a short walk to historic East Lake Golf Club and walking distance to the Kirkwood business district and Oakhurst. Convenient access to Decatur, downtown Atlanta, interstates, shopping, and dining. Bring your vision and creativity to make this property shine! Estate property sold AS-IS with NO Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in one of Atlanta’s desirable intown neighborhoods!

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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
3
Full baths
2
Living area
1,633 SF
Lot size
0.2 acres
Year built
1931
Levels
One
Main-level bedrooms
3
Parking
Driveway
Basement
Dirt Floor, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Style
Bungalow
Construction
Brick 4 Sides
Roof
Composition
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Other
Cooling
Other
Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Lot
Back Yard, Level
Community
Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Park
HOA
No
Annual tax
$3,979 (2025)
County
DeKalb

Assigned schools

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

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Loan type
Estimated monthly payment

$2,423/mo

Principal and interest
$1,854
Property tax
$332
Home insurance
$125
Mortgage insurance
$112
Loan amount
$269,910
Cash down
$29,990

This is an estimate only. Not a lender, not a loan offer and not a rate quote. Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS weekly average for 2026-10-22: 30-yr 7.32%, 15-yr 6.68%. Tax uses the annual tax amount in the listing; insurance assumes $1,500 a year. Conventional adds 0.5% a year mortgage insurance under 20% down; FHA uses 3.5% minimum down, a 1.75% upfront premium financed and 0.55% a year MIP; VA adds a 2.15% funding fee financed under 5% down and no monthly MI. Talk to a licensed lender for a real quote.

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