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$499,000
1 Day On Site

981 Cherokee Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30315

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,524
SqFt
$327
/SqFt
1940
Built
Subdivision:
Grant Park
County:
Fulton
Listing Courtesy Of: Carly Brown of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta Broker: Prefer Ph#:carlysbrown@kw.com

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Some homes are about square footage. Others are about possibility. 981 Cherokee Ave is firmly the latter. Located on one of Grant Park’s most loved streets, this charming cottage offers buyers something increasingly rare in intown Atlanta: a chance to own in an A+ neighborhood at an approachable entry point — with room to add value over time. The home is filled with natural light and has a layout that lives comfortably day to day, with connected common spaces that make it easy to imagine hosting friends, working from home, or settling into a slower neighborhood rhythm. The bedrooms are more modest in size, but the tradeoff is intentional — a footprint that’s efficient, manageable, and ideal for buyers who value location, charm, and smart investment over excess space. Step outside and you’re minutes from Grant Park, the BeltLine, restaurants, coffee shops, and neighborhood staples — the kind of walkable lifestyle that consistently supports long-term demand and resale value. From an analytical standpoint, the opportunity here is clear. Homes on Cherokee Avenue and in the surrounding Grant Park corridor continue to perform well due to limited inventory, strong owner-occupant demand, and consistent renovation activity. For investors or renovation-minded buyers, this property offers a compelling value-add play in a proven location. To make that opportunity even more accessible, a renovation loan option is available through Highland Mortgage, allowing buyers to finance improvements alongside their purchase. This creates a realistic path for first-time buyers who may assume they can’t afford both a home they love and the updates they want — and for investors looking to execute upgrades efficiently without tying up all-cash capital. Whether you’re a buyer searching for a charming cottage to make your own, an investor focused on long-term fundamentals, or a first-time homeowner ready to enter the Grant Park market with a smart plan, 981 Cherokee Ave offers both emotional appeal and financial logic. This is a home you can grow into — and an opportunity that makes sense on paper.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$499,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,524 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.2497 Acres
Year Built 
1940
MLS® Number 
7722260
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$4,683
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
22 hours agoStatus changed to Active
22 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.2497
Foundation 
BlockBrick/Mortar
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One and One Half
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
DrivewayOn Street
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
1524
Style 
BungalowCottage
Utilities 
Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailablePhone AvailableSewer AvailableWater Available
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposal
Basement 
Interior Entry
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
220 Volts
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Double VanityEntrance FoyerHigh Speed InternetLow Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Laundry Features 
In Basement
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
Window Features 
Double Pane Windows
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
GardenLightingPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage
Fencing 
Back YardFencedWood
Lot Features 
Back YardClearedFront YardLandscapedLevel
Other Structures 
Shed(s)Storage
Patio And Porch 
Front PorchPatio
Pool Features 
None
Road Frontage 
City Street
Roof 
Shingle
Spa Features 
None
View 
Neighborhood
Waterfront Features 
None
Waterview 
Neighborhood
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsParkPlaygroundPoolStreet LightsTennis Court(s)
Horse Property 
None
Roads 
AsphaltConcrete
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Parkside
Middle School
Martin L. King Jr.
High School
Maynard Jackson
Listing Courtesy Of: Carly Brown of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta Broker: Prefer Ph#:carlysbrown@kw.com

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