Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,217 sqft

1261 Richard Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Four sided brick Decatur Home with convenient access to I-285! Well established neighborhood with lots of growth and just minutes to downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Atlanta, and Buckhead. This home features many new upgrades including new windows and doors (May 2019) New Roof, gutters, and HVAC (June 2019.) new vapor/moisture barrier in crawl space (June 2019) Entertainers paradise with a large back patio, and large level fenced in backyard with plenty of shade. Perfect for those backyard...Charming Four sided brick Decatur Home with convenient access to I-285! Well established neighborhood with lots of growth and just minutes to downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Atlanta, and Buckhead. This home features many new upgrades including new windows and doors (May 2019) New Roof, gutters, and HVAC (June 2019.) new vapor/moisture barrier in crawl space (June 2019) Entertainers paradise with a large back patio, and large level fenced in backyard with plenty of shade. Perfect for those backyard barbeques and family gatherings. Investor owned - no disclosures
Listing closed: 09/23/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6574780
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Listing Courtesy of Virtual Properties Realty. Biz, Eddie Jenkins

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTA PARTNERS, Solsy Pineiro

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$1,006 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$865

Property Taxes

$141

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Property Information for 1261 Richard Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,692 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Complex: Covington Road
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

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

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: 285 take a right onto Memorial Drive Left on Covington then right onto Richard Rd. House is in the right
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.246309, 33.757032
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 219 03 037
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: C
  • Tax Lot: 14
School Information
  • Elementary School: Peachcrest
  • High School: Dekalb - Other
  • Middle School: Dekalb - Other
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $2,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Other
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other, Laminate Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: None
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Kitchen Appliances
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • 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, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 20
  • Plat Page: 36
  • Property Condition: Resale
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1217.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 219
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 140 x 75

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1261 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654598891

$162,000

+27.5% / yr

Dec 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586883556

$82,500

+12.2% / yr

Jan 4, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #348806696

$52,500

+1949.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654598891

$162,000

+27.5% / yr

12/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586883556

$82,500

+12.2% / yr

01/04/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #348806696

$52,500

+1949.8% / yr

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

Public records

1261 Richard Road

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,217 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,217 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

10,454 SqFt

Schools near 1261 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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