Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,300 sqft

1242 Richard Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Fully renovated, amazing opportunity to live ITP for less than $200K! New kitchen w granite, tile backsplash, SS appliances. Mstr bath addition w dbl vanity, granite, tile shower, and laundry. Hardwoods completely refinished and stained. Open floor plan in living/ dining room over looks kitchen and connects to screened porch, the perfect place to spend the hot summer months. Backyard is fully fenced in and has storage shed. Parking under carport with kitchen entry. Neighborhood has easy access to...Fully renovated, amazing opportunity to live ITP for less than $200K! New kitchen w granite, tile backsplash, SS appliances. Mstr bath addition w dbl vanity, granite, tile shower, and laundry. Hardwoods completely refinished and stained. Open floor plan in living/ dining room over looks kitchen and connects to screened porch, the perfect place to spend the hot summer months. Backyard is fully fenced in and has storage shed. Parking under carport with kitchen entry. Neighborhood has easy access to I-285 and other major interstates. SS appliances installed upon closing.
Listing closed: 05/04/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5988000
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

100

Sale-to-list ratio

91.3%

Decatur, GA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Josey, Young & Brady Realty, LLC, Meredith Cleveland

Sold By PalmerHouse Properties, Kenneth Reighard

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Property Information for 1242 Richard Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,214 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Complex: Covington Road
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Exterior: Other
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Property Attached: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Lake Name: None
  • Coordinates: -84.245648, 33.757682
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 219 11 012
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: B
  • Tax Lot: 12
School Information
  • Elementary School: Kelley Lake
  • High School: Towers
  • Middle School: Mary McLeod Bethune
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport or Garage: 1

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $3,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Other
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Solid Surface Counters, Other
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only, Other
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 23707
  • Plat Page: 617
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 12
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 1300.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 219
  • Lot Features: Level, Private

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional

Property History for 1242 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622023786

$205,000

+604.5% / yr

Dec 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611537506

$90,000—
Dec 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611537502

$105,000

+35.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622023786

$205,000

+604.5% / yr

12/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611537506

$90,000
12/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611537502

$105,000

+35.0% / yr

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

Public records

1242 Richard Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,176 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,176 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

10,454 SqFt

Schools near 1242 Richard Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peachcrest Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public6 to 8

Towers High School
Public9 to 12

International Student Center
Public7 to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1242 Richard Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$205,000
3
1,300
8,712
$310,000
3
1,176
8,712
$195,000
3
1,282
8,712
–
2
1
1,188
10,454
$145,700
2
1
1,293
10,019
$250,100
3
1,107
8,712

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