PRIME INTOWN ESTATE LOTS FOR SALE
Briarcliff Road & Beacon Hill Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Rare opportunity to acquire two premium residential building lots in one of Atlanta’s most established and desirable intown neighborhoods. Situated at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Beacon Hill Boulevard in North DeKalb, these lots offer exceptional frontage, strong topography for custom home construction, and the ability to develop large luxury residences in a high-demand infill market.
These parcels are ideally suited for builders, developers, or end users seeking to construct custom luxury homes with substantial square footage, modern architecture, expansive outdoor living areas, and premium resale potential.
The lots are located within unincorporated DeKalb County and are zoned R-85, providing favorable residential development standards for executive-style single-family homes. The existing surveys and conceptual building envelopes provide a strong foundation for immediate planning and design work
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Two individually buildable residential lots
• Corner location with dual street frontage
• Prestigious Briarcliff corridor location
• Minutes from Emory University, CDC, CHOA, Buckhead, and Downtown Decatur
• Existing survey and conceptual building envelopes available
• Zoned R-85 – Unincorporated DeKalb County
• Ideal for luxury custom home construction
• Strong surrounding home values and redevelopment activity
• Utilities available in the area
ZONING INFORMATION
Zoning Classification: R-85
Unincorporated DeKalb County
The R-85 zoning classification is intended for low-density single-family residential development and supports the construction of large custom residences.
Development Standards
• Minimum Front Setback: 40 feet
• Side Street Setback: 35 feet
• Interior Side Setback: 8 feet
• Rear Setback: 40 feet
• Maximum Lot Coverage: 35%
• Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
Purchasers should independently verify all zoning, permitting, subdivision, and development requirements with DeKalb County.
LOT 1 – 2897 BRIARCLIFF
Approximate Lot Size
13,594 SF ± (0.320 Acres ±)
Buildable Coverage
Approximate allowable building footprint: 4,884 SF ±
This highly visible corner lot offers exceptional frontage and a prominent estate setting with generous dimensions suitable for a substantial custom residence.
Based on the current zoning parameters and conceptual building envelope, the site appears capable of supporting:
• Approximate 4,800+ SF main-level footprint
• Potential 8,000–10,000+ SF total residence depending on final design
• Multi-car garage configuration
• Pool and outdoor living potential
• Luxury modern, transitional, or traditional architectural styles
The corner positioning creates strong curb appeal and flexibility in driveway orientation and site planning.
LOT 2 – 2903 BRIARCLIFF
Approximate Lot Size
11,740 SF ± (0.270 Acres ±)
Buildable Coverage
Approximate allowable building footprint: 4,109 SF ±
This parcel provides an excellent opportunity for a large custom residence with a highly efficient rectangular building envelope.
Based on the zoning and conceptual site configuration, the property appears capable of supporting:
• Approximate 4,100+ SF main-level footprint
• Potential 7,000–9,000+ SF total residence depending on final design
• Attached garage and expansive outdoor living areas
• Luxury custom home with multiple stories and basement potential
The site configuration offers efficient buildability while maintaining strong privacy and attractive streetscape presence.
LOCATION ADVANTAGES
The properties are positioned within one of Atlanta’s most desirable residential growth corridors with convenient access to:
• Emory University
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
• Buckhead
• Virginia-Highland
• Morningside
• Downtown Decatur
• I-85 and GA-400
This central location provides a rare combination of neighborhood character, luxury redevelopment activity, and immediate connectivity to Atlanta’s major employment and lifestyle centers.
2897 + 2903 COMBINED ESTATE OPPORTUNITY
Potential Assemblage for One Signature Luxury Residence
When combined, the two parcels create a rare large-scale estate opportunity totaling approximately 25,334 SF ± (0.58 Acres ±) along the prestigious Briarcliff corridor.
The assemblage offers an exceptional opportunity to develop a landmark custom residence with substantial frontage, enhanced privacy, expanded outdoor living areas, and a true estate-scale presence that is increasingly difficult to replicate within Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods.
Based on the current R-85 zoning parameters, conceptual building envelopes, and combined lot configuration, the assembled property appears capable of supporting:
• Approximate 8,800–9,000 SF ± building footprint potential
• Potential 12,000–16,000+ SF luxury residence depending on final design and configuration
• Expansive motor court and multi-car garage accommodations
• Resort-style pool, guest house, pool pavilion, and outdoor entertainment areas
• Significant landscaping and privacy enhancements
• Modern estate, transitional, European, or contemporary architectural concepts
The combined site configuration creates flexibility rarely found in intown Atlanta, allowing for:
• Larger and more efficient building envelopes
• Improved driveway and circulation planning
• Enhanced separation from adjacent properties
• Premium architectural street presence
• Greater outdoor amenity integration
The assemblage is especially attractive for a luxury end user or builder seeking to create a one-of-a-kind signature estate in close proximity to Emory University, Buckhead, Morningside, Virginia-Highland, and Downtown Decatur.
Recent luxury redevelopment trends throughout the Briarcliff and North Druid Hills corridors continue to support strong demand for large custom homes on oversized lots, particularly properties capable of accommodating estate-scale residences with modern amenities and expansive outdoor environments.
DISCLAIMER
All information provided is believed to be 1accurate but should be independently verified by purchaser. Lot dimensions, allowable square footage, setbacks, zoning, utilities, subdivision requirements, and development potential are subject to governmental approval, final survey, engineering, architectural design, and permitting requirements.