1292 Balsam Drive

Closed 6/4/13
Closed 6/4/13
Exterior Front.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$330,000
5 beds2,475 sqft$133/sqft
1292 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Single FamilyProperty Type
1969Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy this beautifully renovated hm! Stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets and a large pantry. Sunrm addition that leads to deck overlooking backyd. The study is lined w/ bookshelves. The family rm has built-in shelves and a gas fp. Plantation shutters throughout & brass nickle doorknobs on solid wood doors. No stone unturned, this home has it all including a highly desirable n'hood w/ walking trls and a running track. Walk to grocery store or ice crm shops! Fantastic schools.. Laurel Ridge...Enjoy this beautifully renovated hm! Stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets and a large pantry. Sunrm addition that leads to deck overlooking backyd. The study is lined w/ bookshelves. The family rm has built-in shelves and a gas fp. Plantation shutters throughout & brass nickle doorknobs on solid wood doors. No stone unturned, this home has it all including a highly desirable n'hood w/ walking trls and a running track. Walk to grocery store or ice crm shops! Fantastic schools.. Laurel Ridge ES and Druid Hills MS and HS! Convenient to downtown Decatur and Emory.
  • Listed by: Connie L Childers • CHAPMAN HALL REALTORS PREMIER
Listing closed: 06/04/2013 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5136970

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$455,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 1292 Balsam Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,219 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: North Druid Hills
  • Architectural Style: Country, Traditional
  • Exterior: Other
  • Parking Features: Carport, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Street Lights
  • Directions: From Lawrenceville Hwy and N Druid Hills Rd intersection go west on N Druid Hills toward McDonalds. Then turn rt onto Mistletoe Rd. Left onto Mt Olive Dr. then rt onto Balsam Rd. Go about 4 blocks and the home is on the left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.277263, 33.817395
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1292BalsamDR
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Block: C
  • Tax Lot: 14
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $4,610.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 20255
  • Plat Page: 216
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Windows
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2475.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 115
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120X132
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: VA

Property History for 1292 Balsam Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #354572095

$330,000

-1.1% / yr

Mar 8, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308148163

$365,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #354572095

$330,000

-1.1% / yr

03/08/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308148163

$365,000

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

Public Records for 1292 Balsam Drive

Taxable ValueLand$41,120Additions$155,920Total$197,040
Tax Record2025$5,857 ($488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,253 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,253 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969ZoningR75CountyDEKALBAPN18 115 12 013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1292 Balsam Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Druid Hills Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Druid Hills High School
Public - 9 to 12
International Community School
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

International Community School
CharterK to 5

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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