159 Garden Lane

Closed 7/25/18
Closed 7/25/18
Welcome to 159 Garden Lane - located in the heart of Decatur in an incredible neighborhood!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$585,000
4 beds2,398 sqft$244/sqft
159 Garden Ln, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$244/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Located in the heart of award-winning City of Decatur school district, this move-in ready 4 BR, 3 BA home is walking distance to downtown Decatur's restaurants & shops. Main level freshly painted with hardwoods, plantation shutters, renovated kitchen & bright sunroom that opens to large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Upstairs features spacious master suite & office with built-in bookcases. Full basement with drive-under garage & ample storage space.Located in the heart of award-winning City of Decatur school district, this move-in ready 4 BR, 3 BA home is walking distance to downtown Decatur's restaurants & shops. Main level freshly painted with hardwoods, plantation shutters, renovated kitchen & bright sunroom that opens to large deck overlooking private fenced backyard. Upstairs features spacious master suite & office with built-in bookcases. Full basement with drive-under garage & ample storage space.
  • Listed by: Derek Wood • GOLLEY REALTY GROUP
  • Listed by: Julea Wood • GOLLEY REALTY GROUP
Listing closed: 07/25/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5976935

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

101.2%

Decatur, GA

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234 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030

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Listing Courtesy of GOLLEY REALTY GROUP, Derek Wood; GOLLEY REALTY GROUP, Julea Wood

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATL PERIM, MICHAEL CULVER

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Property Information for 159 Garden Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,190 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Clairemont Estates
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior: None
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage
  • Property Attached: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
  • Directions: Minutes from downtown Decatur. Access Garden Lane from Clairemont Ave or Scott Blvd. From I-85 North, exit Clairmont Road, turn right and head south towards Decatur. After crossing Scott Blvd, turn right onto Garden Lane.
  • Lake Name: None
  • Coordinates: -84.30518, 33.782026
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 005 03 097
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: E
  • Tax Lot: 21
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $3,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Other
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2398.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 5
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 67x207x65x197
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional

Property History for 159 Garden Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627251037

$585,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627251037

$585,000

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

Public Records for 159 Garden Lane

Taxable ValueLand$97,600Additions$200,840Total$298,440
Tax Record2025$8 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,398 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,398 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN18 005 03 097Fireplace TypeTwo Story

Schools near 159 Garden Lane

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westchester Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Decatur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Westchester Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Beacon Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Decatur High School
Public9 to 12

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: 159 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
$585,000
4
2,398
13,068
155 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
2
2,184
13,939
163 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
1,543
12,632
151 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
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5
6
3,482
14,375
168 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
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–
2
1,960
11,326
173 Garden Lane, Decatur, GA 30030
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5
3
2,375
11,326

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