Green brick ranch home with an attached garage, landscaped lawn, and mature trees.

A Hidden Gem in Brookdale Park: Discover the Charm of 2786 Overlook Drive NE, Atlanta

1960's Character with Modern Day Functionality
 

There’s a home tucked at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac in Atlanta’s Brookdale Park neighborhood that feels more like a serene getaway than a traditional residence. Welcome to 2786 Overlook Drive NE—a place where sunlight filters through the trees, where the soundtrack is birdsong and a nearby creek, and where the next chapter of your life is ready to be written.

 
Single-story green house with an attached garage, landscaped lawn and mature trees.
1960's Character with Modern Day Functionality
 

Timeless Architecture Meets Warm Modern Living

Built in 1960 and thoughtfully updated throughout the years, this ranch-style home with traditional charm features 3,492 square feet of finished living space. Brick on three sides, hardwood floors throughout, and a timeless architectural design ground the home in classic Southern charm, while elevated finishes and functional updates make it perfect for today’s lifestyle.
 
The main level boasts three generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms—ideal for families or multi-generational living. With its open-concept layout, natural light pours in through oversized windows, highlighting cathedral ceilings and a gas-log fireplace in the great room.


Living room with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and large arched window.
Living room with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and an arched window overlooking trees.
Open-plan living room with a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, and blue kitchen island.
Staged living room with tall arched windows, vaulted ceiling, and light seating around a glass coffee table.

A Kitchen Designed for Gathering

The heartbeat of the home is the chef-inspired kitchen. From the Sub-Zero refrigerator and double ovens to the stone countertops, gas cooktop, and expansive island, this kitchen was made for entertaining. Whether it’s Sunday brunch or Friday night dinner parties, it effortlessly brings people together.

Renovated kitchen with a large white island, woven bar stools, and dark hexagonal backsplash.
Bright kitchen with a large white island, woven stools, and an open view into the living room.
Bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinets, dark hexagonal backsplash, and woven bar stools.
Kitchen with white cabinets, open wooden pull-out pantry shelves, a window-side sink, and dark geometric backsplash.
Stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator with a distinctive horizontal black ventilation grille.
Bright kitchen with woven bar stools and a wooden dining table beside tall windows.

The kitchen flows seamlessly into the vaulted great room and out to a screened porch and elevated wood deck, giving you an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that feels like you're living in a treehouse—right in the city.

Furnished sunroom with wood-framed windows, white chairs, and a round coffee table.
Covered porch with white seating, colorful pillows, and a round wooden coffee table.
Wooden deck with a covered grill overlooking dense green woodland.

Rest, Recharge & Retreat

The primary suite offers peaceful views of the backyard, coffered ceilings, and an ensuite bath with a double vanity, jetted tub, walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and bathrooms on the main level provide versatility for guest rooms, home offices, or future expansion.

Furnished bedroom with an upholstered bed, tray ceiling, wood-blade fan, and patterned area rug.
Staged bedroom with an upholstered bed, olive quilt, patterned rug, and tray ceiling with a wood-blade fan.
Bathroom with a white soaking tub, geometric tile surround, and windows overlooking trees.
Walk-in closet with extensive open shelving, pull-out bins, and a skylight.
Bathroom with a wood vanity and glass shower beside a window overlooking greenery.
Bathroom with a built-in soaking tub, patterned tile surround, and windows overlooking trees.

Downstairs, you’ll find an unexpected bonus—a finished basement with a rec room, fourth bedroom, full bathroom, and a large workshop. Perfect for guests, hobbies, or even a private gym.

Furnished basement living area with shuttered windows, a patterned rug, and a console table.
Living room with a brown sofa, white throw blanket, matching lamps, and striped ottomans.
Vacant room with gray wood-look flooring, recessed lights, and a white louvered door.
Bathroom with a white toilet, shower enclosure, and vanity over a mottled tile floor.
Unfinished basement workshop with a wooden workbench and pegboard wall.
Empty room with gray plank flooring and a dark coffered wood ceiling.

🌿 Backyard Bliss

Step into the fenced backyard, and you'll hear nothing but the rustling trees and a tranquil creek beyond. Set on a .39-acre lot, the yard is flat in the front and lightly sloped in the rear, making it ideal for play, pets, and peaceful outdoor living.

Covered wooden deck with wet boards, string lights, and a view into dense woodland.
Wooden deck overlooking dense green woods, with wet boards and railings.
Wooded backyard with mature trees, a chain-link fence, and a small footbridge.

Unbeatable Location

Located in unincorporated DeKalb County within the award-winning Lakeside High School district, this home is minutes from Emory University, the CDC, and CHOA. Need to commute? Easy access to I-85 makes getting around metro Atlanta a breeze.

You're also just around the corner from public transit, nature trails, shopping, and restaurants—making this location ideal for professionals, families, and anyone who wants intown convenience with a suburban feel.

This isn’t just a home—it’s a storybook setting for your next chapter. From first holidays and backyard barbecues to quiet mornings on the porch, 2786 Overlook Drive NE is ready to welcome you home.


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