1056 Forrest Boulevard

Closed 8/25/21
Closed 8/25/21
Lovely Renovated Bungalow
Sold
Last Sold Price
$487,000
3 beds1,624 sqft

1056 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic Opportunity in the active Forrest Hills neighborhood. This lovely renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home has a backyard that makes you feel like you’re in the privacy of the mountains but with the conveniences of downtown Avondale Estates and Decatur.  You’ll love the hardwoods as you enter the natural light filled living space with fireplace and built-ins.  The kitchen is located in the heart of the home opening to both the dining area and living room.  Just beyond the living room you’ll love...Fantastic Opportunity in the active Forrest Hills neighborhood. This lovely renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home has a backyard that makes you feel like you’re in the privacy of the mountains but with the conveniences of downtown Avondale Estates and Decatur.   You’ll love the hardwoods as you enter the natural light filled living space with fireplace and built-ins.  The kitchen is located in the heart of the home opening to both the dining area and living room.   Just beyond the living room you’ll love the office/library space perfect for working or reading. The 2 secondary bedrooms have great space for guests, family, or whatever your lifestyle needs are.  The owner’s suite is located on the back giving you plenty of privacy.   You’ll love the en suite bath with double vanity, separate garden tub & shower and quartz countertop.   The backyard is an oasis.   You will love the ramada, additional deck, fire pit, lighting, fruit trees, garden, catio, AND bocce ball court.   Because of the great attention to detail in design, this multi use backyard is low maintenance. The yard is well suited for entertaining, relaxing and gardening. In short, 1056 has it all: renovated home, great flow inside spilling out to spectacular backyard, and just up the street vibrant community options.   Welcome Home.
  • Listed by: LEIGH LYNCH • Origins Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6917871
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$457,500

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Decatur, GA

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Square Feet
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$440,000 | 2771 Royal Bluff, Decatur, GA 30030
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2771 Royal Bluff, Decatur, GA 30030

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1057 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030

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1008 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030

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Property Information for 1056 Forrest Boulevard

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,897 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Exterior: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Other
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From downtown Avondale Estates travel south on Clarendon Ave 0.5 miles and turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Wiltshire. Continue 0.3 miles then turn LEFT at stop sign onto Forrest Blvd. Home will be on your LEFT
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.271128, 33.764207
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 07 001
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: A
  • Tax Lot: 36
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, View to Family Room, Other
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Great Room, Workshop, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 14
  • Plat Page: 11
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: N
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1624.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 216
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 167 x 77

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 1056 Forrest Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471416506

$487,000

+6.9% / yr

Nov 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636370875

$405,000

+10.0% / yr

Aug 20, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434190695

$269,900

+4.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471416506

$487,000

+6.9% / yr

11/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #636370875

$405,000

+10.0% / yr

08/20/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434190695

$269,900

+4.3% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1056 Forrest Boulevard

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,624 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,624 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

12,632 SqFt

Schools near 1056 Forrest Boulevard

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Druid Hills Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Druid Hills High School
Public - 9 to 12
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

East Dekalb Special Education Center
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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