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2579 Whiteleigh Drive; Atlanta, GA 30345

$485,000

An incredible opportunity to create something truly your own on a private, fully fenced approximately 0.46-acre corner lot in the established Shenandoah Valley neighborhood. Whether you're an investor searching for your next renovation or a buyer ready to transform a home around your own style and vision, 2579 Whiteleigh Drive offers the space, setting, and existing footprint to make it happen. This classic ranch on a basement offers an impressive 2,923 square feet above grade plus 276 square feet of finished basement space, for approximately 3,199 square feet of total finished living area. The home offers the flexibility to move in and improve over time, reimagine the existing footprint as a beautifully updated, sprawling ranch, or explore the possibilities of expanding outward with an addition or upward with a second story. The corner setting offers privacy, mature surroundings, a fully fenced yard, and plenty of opportunity to reimagine the outdoor spaces. The expansive rear deck footprint offers additional potential for a substantial outdoor entertaining area. Conveniently positioned near I-285 with easy access to Emory University, the CDC, CHOA, Decatur, Toco Hills, North Druid Hills, and major intown destinations. With some TLC and a vision for what comes next, 2579 Whiteleigh offers the opportunity to enjoy the home today while unlocking its potential for the future.
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Henderson Mill
  • Middle School: Henderson - Dekalb
  • High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 4
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath Features: Shower Only

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

  • 3 / 5
    Average

    Henderson Mill Elementary School

    2408 HENDERSON MILL ROAD, NE; Atlanta, GA 30345
    Public PK-5th  |  578 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 554th
  • 3 / 5
    Average

    Henderson Middle School

    2830 HENDERSON MILL ROAD; Chamblee, GA 30341
    Public 6th-8th  |  1,539 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 192nd
  • 3 / 5
    Average

    Lakeside High School

    3801 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, NE; Atlanta, GA 30345
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,172 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 133rd

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