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540 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE

Atlanta, GA 30312
  • $1,730,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 15 Days
  • MLS #: 10661913
UPDATED: 56 min ago
$1,730,000
  • 6
    BEDS
  • 0.14
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,808
    SQFT
  • $454
    $/SQFT
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Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1920
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Area:

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Description

Welcome to The Dobbs, a rare and historic single-family residence opportunity in the heart of Old Fourth Ward offering over 3,700 square feet of living space. Once home to civil rights leader John Wesley Dobbs, this remarkable property blends history, character, and modern flexibility. Located just four blocks from the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, the home is surrounded by some of the city's best restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment. Even more unique, the property sits directly on the Freedom Trail Path with easy access to Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Downtown Atlanta. Currently configured as a multi-family property, the home offers the option to remain as-is or be converted into a spacious single-family residence. The property is being sold fully furnished, allowing for immediate use or a seamless transition into a personalized single-family layout. The Main Level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, soaring 12-foot ceilings, and updated kitchen and bathroom finishes, creating an open and inviting living environment. The Second Floor offers 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a flexible loft-style living area at the rear of the home, ideal for a media room, home office, guest suite, or additional living space. Professionally designed and thoughtfully curated, the home offers impressive outdoor living spaces in both the front and rear yards, surrounded by lush, resort-style landscaping that creates a private urban retreat. The driveway is currently fenced but can easily be converted back to a standard driveway, providing parking for up to four vehicles. Additional easy street parking is available on both John Wesley and Howell Street. This is a truly rare opportunity to own a historically significant property in one of Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering walkability, character, and long-term value in the heart of Old Fourth Ward.

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540 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30312

  • Price: $1,730,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 15 Days
  • Updated: 56 min ago
  • MLS #: 10661913
6
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.14
Acres
3,808
SQFT
$454
$/SQFT
1920
Built
Neighborhood:
Old Fourth Ward
County:
Fulton
Area:
ATLANTA
Elementary School:
Hope Hill
Middle School:
David T Howard
High School:
Grady
Property Description
Welcome to The Dobbs, a rare and historic single-family residence opportunity in the heart of Old Fourth Ward offering over 3,700 square feet of living space. Once home to civil rights leader John Wesley Dobbs, this remarkable property blends history, character, and modern flexibility. Located just four blocks from the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, the home is surrounded by some of the city's best restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment. Even more unique, the property sits directly on the Freedom Trail Path with easy access to Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Downtown Atlanta. Currently configured as a multi-family property, the home offers the option to remain as-is or be converted into a spacious single-family residence. The property is being sold fully furnished, allowing for immediate use or a seamless transition into a personalized single-family layout. The Main Level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, soaring 12-foot ceilings, and updated kitchen and bathroom finishes, creating an open and inviting living environment. The Second Floor offers 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a flexible loft-style living area at the rear of the home, ideal for a media room, home office, guest suite, or additional living space. Professionally designed and thoughtfully curated, the home offers impressive outdoor living spaces in both the front and rear yards, surrounded by lush, resort-style landscaping that creates a private urban retreat. The driveway is currently fenced but can easily be converted back to a standard driveway, providing parking for up to four vehicles. Additional easy street parking is available on both John Wesley and Howell Street. This is a truly rare opportunity to own a historically significant property in one of Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering walkability, character, and long-term value in the heart of Old Fourth Ward.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Craftsman Attached Garage YN No Carport YN No Common Walls No Common Walls Construction Materials Other Exterior Features Gas Grill Fencing Back YardFront YardFencedWood Foundation Details Block Garage YN No Levels Two Lot Features Level Lot Size Area 5880.6 Lot Size Source Public Records Lot Size Units Square Feet Parking Features Off Street Parking Total 4 Patio And Porch Features Porch Roof Composition View City View YN Yes

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 3808 Above Grade Finished Area Units Square Feet Appliances DishwasherGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer Basement Crawl Space Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Finished Area Units Square Feet Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Building Area Total 3808 Building Area Units Square Feet Cooling Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Gas Cooling YN Yes Dining Room Features Seats 12+ Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Flooring Hardwood Heating CentralNatural Gas Heating YN Yes Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s) Kitchen Features Breakfast Bar Laundry Features Laundry Closet Living Area Source Public Records Living Area Units Square Feet Main Level Bathrooms 2 Main Level Bedrooms 3 Rooms Other

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Association Fee Includes None Association YN No Community Features ParkPlaygroundSidewalksStreet LightsNear Public TransportWalk To SchoolsNear Shopping Electric 220 Volts Electric On Property YN Yes Es Bus Yn Yes Green Energy Efficient AppliancesThermostatRoof Home Warranty YN Yes Hs Bus Yn Yes Land Lease YN No Listing Terms 1031 ExchangeCash Ms Bus Yn Yes New Construction YN No Other Structures Gazebo Property Attached YN No Property Condition Updated/Remodeled Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s) Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions HistoricRentalInvestor Owned Structure Type House Tax Annual Amount 24563 Tax Year 2025 Utilities Electricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailablePhone Available Water Source Public

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Georgia MLS logo© 2026 Georgia Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from GAMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Buffington Real Estate Group are marked with the GAMLS logo or an abbreviated logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by GAMLS or Buffington Real Estate Group. Data last updated: 2026-01-12T12:10:13.37.
 
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