2573 Tilson Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 (MLS # 7835410)

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PRICE $624,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 1,736 sqft

This house has stories to tell. Steeped in rich East Lake history, neighborhood lore whispers that this enchanting 1930s cottage was once home to one of Atlanta's female political trailblazers-providing a rare opportunity to own a piece of local heritage. Perched beautifully on an oversized lot with plenty of elbow room, walking distance to Oakhurst Village, and loaded with surprises, the cottage immediately charms with a stunning front perennial garden and an iconic front granite chimney said to have been built using field stones sourced directly from the surrounding neighborhood. Step inside and the story continues through sun-drenched rooms, tall ceilings, original fixtures, and door hardware that have quietly witnessed life for nearly a century. The recently refinished hardwood floors gleam. A large living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace beneath a skylight, accented by loads of windows and direct access to a rear screened porch. A classic arched doorway welcomes you into a seamless eat-in kitchen where custom cabinets, quartz countertops, and an original built-in hutch hold echoes of decades of family meals and still houses the original punch bowl passed down from steward to steward. Down the hall, two main-level bedrooms offer easy living including one featuring a wall of built-in bookcases and stained glass inserts alongside a main-level bathroom featuring custom wood trim, built-in shelving, custom tile, and a handmade vanity. Upstairs, two true bedrooms and another full bath give everyone room to breathe or room to grow. The primary bedroom features double closets and built-in shelving. The vintage-inspired upper bath beautifully showcases classic beadboard, double pedestal sinks, and ample storage, while the fourth bedroom offers a generous closet and attic storage. The second-story windows have been recently replaced, and the entire home is freshly painted inside and out. This wonderful home sits on a gorgeous, deep lot complete with a private fenced-in backyard, a private back perennial garden, a storage shed, and an uncovered patio that flows directly into the cozy covered patio space designed for entertaining. A charming walking path winds gracefully through the yard, highlighting the deep lot's ample space if you want to expand the footprint in the future. Highly desirable as a Tier 1 Drew Charter School and positioned just minutes from the historic East Lake Golf Club and the East Lake Family YMCA, this location puts you within walking, biking, or a short driving distance from Oakhurst Village, 2nd+Hosea, Kirkwood, East Atlanta Village, and City of Decatur. Some houses are just houses. This one has a history, a heart, and a whole lot of life left to live.

LAST UPDATED 9/19/2026 TRACT East Lake
YEAR BUILT 1938 COUNTY Dekalb
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Fred A. Toomer
Jr. High School Martin L. King Jr.
High School Maynard Jackson


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Courtyard, Private Yard, Storage
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Bookcases, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
LOT 0.28 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Private
LOT DIMENSIONS 72x203x50x249
PARKING Driveway, Parking Pad
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Cottage
SUBDIVISION East Lake
TAXES 5282
UTILITIES Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Other
WATER Public
WATER ACCESS None
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