1497 Columbia Drive

Closed 9/3/20
Closed 9/3/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$345,000
3 beds1,952 sqft

1497 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$177/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy Downtown living in this amazing Craftsman style home. Sit back and relax on this Inviting southern style front porch or come on in and stay a while. Beautiful Coffered ceiling is the focal point in the spacious family room, upgraded crown molding and baseboards throughout, large eat in kitchen with lots of storage that opens to the laundry and storage closets. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main level, the upper floor is an amazing master retreat with an oversized closet as well as a hidden room...Enjoy Downtown living in this amazing Craftsman style home. Sit back and relax on this Inviting southern style front porch or come on in and stay a while. Beautiful Coffered ceiling is the focal point in the spacious family room, upgraded crown molding and baseboards throughout, large eat in kitchen with lots of storage that opens to the laundry and storage closets. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main level, the upper floor is an amazing master retreat with an oversized closet as well as a hidden room / closet area with massive amounts of storage. The master suite is large enough for a sitting room / office or nursery. The Master bath is the perfect place to relax with a 2 person whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanity. Interior of the home has been recently painted. Partially Covered private back patio area, a dog yard, large parking pad, unique 2 car carport with windows and a huge workshop that has water run, electrical, a dog door, French doors that open to the rear yard, and a walk thru door from the carport. Imagine the possibilities from outdoor gatherings to a workshop for your hobby or business. This is a rare find in downtown Decatur. Former HGTV Home!
  • Listed by: Linda Stclair • Keller Williams Realty Partners
Listing closed: 09/03/2020 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6729238
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Median sold price

$349,900

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

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Property Information for 1497 Columbia Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $738 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: None
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior: Other
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From Atlanta, I-20 E, exit Maynard Terrace and go left, turn rt onto Memorial Dr., turn Rt onto Rupert Rd immediate left onto Belvadere Lane, Rt onto Columbia Dr., house on right in .4 miles
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: City
  • Coordinates: -84.26134, 33.745277
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 186 01 002
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Peachcrest
  • High School: Towers
  • Middle School: Mary McLeod Bethune
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $6,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric Air Filter
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Other
  • Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Other
  • Diningroom Features: None
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1952.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 187 x 68

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1497 Columbia Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677174434

$345,000

+13.1% / yr

Jul 5, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356632529

$143,000

+47.3% / yr

Oct 3, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319436703

$72,450

-34.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677174434

$345,000

+13.1% / yr

07/05/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356632529

$143,000

+47.3% / yr

10/03/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319436703

$72,450

-34.7% / yr

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

Public records

1497 Columbia Drive

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,890 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,890 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

12,632 SqFt

Schools near 1497 Columbia Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Towers High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Public - 4 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

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Public4 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: 1497 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$345,000
3
1,952
13,068
1503 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$735,000
5
3,600
39,204
1485 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
–
3
2
3,277
81,022
3144 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$138,900
5
2,546
–
3138 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
–
3
2
1,388
16,117
1484 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$430,000
–
–
–
121,532

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