Bill Golden Homes

in 's sought-after neighborhood! Classic brick home on quiet cul-de-sac of just 7 homes. Bright, open floor plan with great details like coffered ceilings and great moldings. 3BR/3.5BA, with each bedroom having its own ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Renovated kitchen with great breakfast room/office space. Party deck out back, and separate side yard great for pups...and still low maintenance!

Close to: (walkable!), , &

1104 Chantilly Crescent NE - $760,000 MLS # 7786124 – LaVista Park!! This timeless home is on a quiet cul-de-sac of just 7 homes within the community of LaVista Park. It offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, with all bedrooms having their own p...

No one likes it when their taxes go up, but headlines thus far have made Brookhaven’s recent millage-rate increase seem worse than it is.

I’ve drilled down on it, both this increase – which you’ll see is not quite as momentous as headlines herald – and on how to stay involved and have an influence as things develop, rather than once they are done or close to it.

The millage rate is multiplied by your assessment rate (roughly 40% of home’s value), rather than market value. So, a homesteaded property with a fair market value of $800K will see an annual increase of ~$350.

Municipal taxes for Brookhaven make up only about 7% of a total property tax bill – so that millage rate increase is only on that 7% - with the rest of the property tax bill going to DeKalb County and the school district.

Brookhaven now has the second-lowest millage rate of any city in DeKalb, with only Dunwoody having a lower rate, a result of its having vast commercial developments of and around Perimeter Mall for revenue.

The millage rate had not been adjusted since 2015. A homestead exemption shortfall means a third of residential property value in Brookhaven is frozen and cannot be taxed; that’s an untaxed $1.2 billion. It is untaxed because Brookhaven has a freeze, instituted when the city was founded in 2012; two years ago voters could have repealed that, but the referendum failed.

The upside of that freeze is that Brookhaven has one of the highest bond ratings available, meaning one of the lowest rates for borrowing.

Brookhaven did cut its proposed budget to attenuate any millage rate increase, but did so in ways that prevented most service cuts, as Brookhaven residents have enjoyed and even demanded better, broader services. In fact, many residents wanted their neighborhoods to become part of Brookhaven exactly for and because of these better and increased services.

Failing to increase the millage rate could have, for instance, forced Brookhaven to eliminate some 60 staff positions, including police personnel.

A delicate point to make: Millage-rate discussions began as early as Oct. & Nov. 2025, so the best way to be part of the discussion and direction of our City is to stay current (okay, current-ish) on our city's biz.

Follow local media and drill down on any Brookhaven (and DeKalb) reporting. Attend, view or review official city meetings and agendas. Live streams and public comment opportunities abound. Be actively involved in your neighborhood association(s), which facilitate communication between neighborhoods and the city. Sign up for Brookhaven Alerts and subscribe to Brookhaven Communication updates (the weekly Brookhaven Blast, etc.).

Of course, stay in touch with your City Council representative (I believe all of them have quarterly, interactive meetings and are otherwise readily available) and other city representatives. Maybe volunteer for one of the appointed citizen roles or run for elected office. We’re a small city so you can literally email, call or make an appointment to go see a Brookhaven staffer. I actually enjoy doing that.

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Timeless home on quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after LaVista Park! Near , , & more.

3BR/3.5BA, and loaded with great features: Each bedroom has its own ensuite bath. Primary is well-sized w/ large ensuite bath + walk-in closet. Dramatic two-story foyer, coffered ceilings, great hardwoods and moldings throughout. Private deck = great relaxation + small grassy yard - enough room for pups AND low maintenance. Two-car attached garage on main level makes for easy access. Don't miss this one!

1104 Chantilly Crescent
Atlanta, GA. 30324
Offered at $760,000

Appreciate the opportunity to weigh in on PAINT COLORS for ’ article, "Selling Your Home? The wrong paint colors could affect your offers," for .

Nearly 40 years as a full-time, intown tells me that should focus on creating a clean, updated & cohesive look. On the flip, often struggle to visualize what a space could become, especially when they're touring multiple homes; the more neutral and move-in ready a home feels, the easier it is for them to imagine their future there.

And, YES, homes are listing & selling this Summer. Let me know what real estate, market, rate, remodel & other real estate-y questions might be on your mind.


Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Selling Your Home? The Wrong Paint Colors Could Affect Your Offers According to Zillow's 2026 paint color analysis, some colors can add to a home's offer price - and one can reduce the home's value by over $18,000.

today...Father's Day...Sunday, June 21 - 2478 Tanglewood. 2-4p

Gorgeous new listing in hot !

at $640k
LINK in first comment + bio

Stunning landscaping welcomes you to this 3BR/2BA home with partial basement. Gracious room sizes, amazing natural light throughout. Kitchen open to breakfast room/mud room as well as to fireside family room. Beautiful private, fenced backyard provides wonderful escape from the world on this quiet street.

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today...Father's Day...Sunday, June 21 - 2478 Tanglewood. 2-4p

Gorgeous new listing in hot !

at $640k
Listing / : https://tinyurl.com/LiveAt2478Tanglewood

Stunning landscaping welcomes you to this 3BR/2BA home with partial basement. Gracious room sizes, amazing natural light throughout. Kitchen open to breakfast room/mud room as well as to fireside family room. Beautiful private, fenced backyard provides wonderful escape from the world on this quiet street.


Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Happy Father's Day to all kinds of dads everywhere! Esp remembering JCG.

How cool is this? My bank - Hyperion Bank - did a little feature on in its latest newsletter.

It's just another demonstration of the bank's strong customer focus, genuinely being connected with the people and businesses that bank with them. Thanks for the spotlight, - and the terrific personalized service the whole year through!

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