1149 Russell Drive

Closed 12/4/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$283,300

3 beds2 baths1,413 sqft

1149 Russell Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type

1952Year Built

$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 3bd/2bth house is move-in ready. 4 yrs. ago, it was renovated with top notch products...new exterior brick, Jeldwin double pane windows, Rinnai tankless water heater, new roof. In 2013 & 2014, new tile flooring in both full baths & kitchen & new hardwood flooring in the rest of the house. It shows like new construction. Level lot w/a fenced backyard, patio, deck, & screened porch. Big master suite w/huge closets, double vanity, porcelain shower/tub combo w/custom tile, and laundry room.This 3bd/2bth house is move-in ready. 4 yrs. ago, it was renovated with top notch products...new exterior brick, Jeldwin double pane windows, Rinnai tankless water heater, new roof. In 2013 & 2014, new tile flooring in both full baths & kitchen & new hardwood flooring in the rest of the house. It shows like new construction. Level lot w/a fenced backyard, patio, deck, & screened porch. Big master suite w/huge closets, double vanity, porcelain shower/tub combo w/custom tile, and laundry room.

Listed by: BONNIE L SMITH • COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERS

Listing closed: 12/04/2015 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5610236

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

$277,500

Sold 05/14/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,348
Square Feet: 0.35
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1013 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERS, BONNIE L SMITH

Sold By HARRY NORMAN REALTORS, LINDA KYLES

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Property Information for 1149 Russell Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $3,208 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Exterior: Garden, Other
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Property Attached: No
Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1952

Summary

Location and General Information

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Other
Directions: From Decatur, go South on Columbia, pass Seminary, turn left on Russell Dr., home is on the left near far end of street

Lake Name: None
View: Other
Coordinates: -84.274543, 33.761257

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 15 216 15 020
Tax Year: 2014

Master Association Fee: $.00
Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Rent Restrictions: No
Association: No
Block: J
Tax Lot: 8

School Information

School Bus Route Elem: No
School Bus Route High: No

School Bus Route Middle: No
Elementary School: Avondale
High School: Druid Hills
Middle School: Druid Hills

Parking

Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $1,300.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: None
# of Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels/Stories: One
Other Equipment: None
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Other
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
Main Bedrooms: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
Main Full Baths: 2
Additional Rooms: Living Room
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00

Exterior Features

Accessibility Features: None
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides

Dock: None
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security Service, Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Pool Private: No
Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Plat Book: 19

Plat Page: 52
Property Condition: Resale
Possession: Close Of Escrow

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 0
SqFt Source: Public Records

Square Footage: 1413.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 216
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: .
Waterfront Footage: 0.0

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information

Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Conventional

Property History for 1149 Russell Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 4, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #561938156	$283,300	+4.4% / yr
Aug 10, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #314953731	$235,600	+35.2% / yr
Mar 3, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #308146187	$25,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/04/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #561938156	$283,300 +4.4% / yr
08/10/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #314953731	$235,600 +35.2% / yr
03/03/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #308146187	$25,000

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

Public records

1149 Russell Drive

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,413 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,413 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

11,326 SqFt

Schools near 1149 Russell Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.1 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.0 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	5.1 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	5.5 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	11.3 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.0 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	5.1 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	5.5 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine Public9 to 12 Choice school	11.3 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1149 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$283,300	3	2	1,413	–
1141 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$375,000	3	2	–	17,859
1153 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$390,000	3	1	1,107	13,068
1154 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,271	9,583
1148 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$223,000	3	1	1,581	10,019
1142 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$250,000	2	1	972	17,424
1150 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,107	10,454
1142 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	2.5	2,184	12,197
1160 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,527	10,454
1165 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,491	10,454
1166 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$250,000	4	2	1,328	8,712
1156 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,107	10,019
1162 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$371,500	3	2	1,665	8,712
1169 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$225,000	3	1	1,335	10,454
1172 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$468,000	4	2	1,850	8,712

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