1261 Richard Road
Description
- Listed by: Eddie Jenkins • Virtual Properties Realty. Biz
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$172,000
Avg days on market
55
Sale-to-list ratio
91.4%
Decatur, GA
9 comparable properties found
$177,905
Sold 12/30/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,242
- Square Feet
- 0.3
- Acres
$165,000
Sold 09/24/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,118
- Square Feet
- 0.27
- Acres
$160,000
Sold 11/21/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,053
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$177,000
Sold 08/27/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,094
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$180,000
Sold 07/15/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,018
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
Location
Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTA PARTNERS, Solsy Pineiro
$1,006 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$865
$141
$0
1Property Information for 1261 Richard Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,692 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: DeKalb County
- 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
- 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
- Parcel Number: 15 219 03 037
- Tax Year: 2017
- Master Association Fee: $.00
- HOA Rent Restrictions: No
- Association: No
- Block: C
- Tax Lot: 14
- Elementary School: Peachcrest
- High School: Dekalb - Other
- Middle School: Dekalb - Other
- Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/fmls/6574780
- Open Parking: Yes
Agent
- Concessions Amt: $2,000.00
Interior and Exterior 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
- 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
- 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
- Home Warranty: No
- Plat Book: 20
- Plat Page: 36
- Property Condition: Resale
- Green Energy Efficient: Windows
- Green Energy Generation: None
- 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
- Terms: Other
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 1261 Richard Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #335351636 | $11,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06/29/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #335351636 | $11,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1261 Richard Road
Taxable Value
Land
$36,240Additions
$51,960Tax Record
2025
$961 ($80 / month)Home Facts
Beds
2Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
1,217 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,217 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
10,454 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1953Zoning
R75County
DEKALBAPN
15 219 03 037Fireplace Type
Has FireplaceSchools near 1261 Richard Road
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1261 Richard Road, Decatur, GA 30032 | $162,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,217 | 8,712 |
$35,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,107 | 10,454 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,260 | 10,454 | |
$315,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,270 | 8,712 | |
$220,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,732 | 8,712 | |
$250,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,278 | 10,019 | |
– | – | – | – | 1 | |
$130,000 | 3 | 1 | – | 10,018 | |
$195,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,282 | 8,712 | |
$285,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,284 | 10,454 | |
$210,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,107 | 10,454 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | 10,019 | |
$310,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,176 | 8,712 | |
$329,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | 8,712 |
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