Atlanta: Single-family home goes for $725,000

Published May 2, 2026

A 2,201-square-foot single-family home, built in 1959, has changed hands.

The house at 5655 Lake Forrest Drive in Atlanta was sold on March 20 for $725,000, or $329 per square foot. This single-story house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior features a fireplace. The property is equipped with a heating system and central A/C. Additionally, the building has access to a two-car basement garage. The property sits on a 2.7-acre lot.

These nearby homes have also recently changed hands:

· A 2,484-square-foot single-family house at 5630 Lake Forrest Drive in Atlanta, sold in May 2025, for $920,000, a price per square foot of $370. The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

· At 3018 Eamont Terrace in Atlanta, in February 2025, a 2,800-square-foot single-family residence was sold for $999,900, a price per square foot of $357. The home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

· In December 2025, a 2,946-square-foot single-family house at 900 Lancaster Way in Atlanta sold for $635,000, a price per square foot of $216. The home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.