This classic East Atlanta craftsman brick bungalow with covered rocking-chair front porch offers both historic charm and updated style & functionality. Premium location just steps to the shops, restaurants & bars of East Atlanta Village, and bordering beautiful Brownwood Park just through the backyard fence gate! Down-to-the-studs renovation in 2015 included new plumbing, electrical & HVAC systems. New kitchen, baths, siding, windows, roof and deck. Real hardwood floors throughout main level, including original floors in living areas and kitchen. Chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. 3 spacious bedrooms on main level including master suite with walk-in closet & luxurious bathroom with double vanity and tiled walk-in shower. Large deck overlooks huge, fenced yard. The finished daylight terrace level is accessible from both the main-level interior staircase and multiple exterior doors, offering flexibility for expanded single-family functionality or closed off as separate income-producing rental space. The lower level has its own kitchen, laundry room, living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and can be rented as a complete space or closed off as two separate rental units. This move-in ready gem offers beauty, function, and flexibility in a vibrant, walkable community. Other amenities of this prime East Atlanta location include beltline access just blocks away, easy highway access, and bountiful recreation at Brownwood Park including tennis, basketball, volleyball, playground and walking trails. Note that property taxes do not reflect Homestead Exemption.
Single Family ResidenceProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.19 acresLot Size
$247Price / Sq Ft
ViewsFireplaceBasement
Property details
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Double vanity
Bookcases
High speed internet
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Concrete
Hardwood
Fireplaces
Double sided fireplace
Living room fireplace
Masonry fireplace
1 fireplace
Security
Carbon monoxide detectors
Smoke detectors
Basement
Daylight
Exterior entry
Finished
Full
Interior entry
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Refrigerator
Disposal
Range hood
Self cleaning oven
Laundry & utility
In basement
Laundry closet
Laundry room
Main-level
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Natural gas heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Electric
Multi units
Forced air
Windows
Double-pane windows
Insulated windows
Window treatments
Map view
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Schools
ElementaryBurgess-Peterson
MiddleMartin L. King Jr.
HighMaynard Jackson
Street view
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Sale and tax history for 581 Gresham Avenue SE
DateEventPrice
Jun 17, 2026Listed$825,000$247/sq ft
Public record
Beds6
Baths4
StoriesOne
Lot size0.19 acres
Finished Sq. Ft.3,340
Total Sq. Ft.3,340
Year built1928
StyleA-Frame
CountyDekalb
Parking SpacesDriveway
BasementDaylight
MLS attribution
Listed by CHARLEY CORKRAN· Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services · (404) 881-1810