1659 Austin Drive

Sold 7/20/23
Sold 7/20/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$215,000
4 beds1,286 sqft

1659 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.1 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$167/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great location! Check out this 3.1-acre property which is located at 1659 Austin Dr. in Decatur GA 30032. ATTENTION BUILDERS and HANDYPEOPLE! Renovate this charming 1930's Ranch Bungalow 4 beds, 1 bath, or utilize the 3 acres for new construction. The home has good bone structure (see private note). Great opportunity with good zoning for potential build. EXTENSIVE research done on the land. Zoned R-75, residential zone classification allows for the location of multiple-family dwellings, duplexes...Great location! Check out this 3.1-acre property which is located at 1659 Austin Dr. in Decatur GA 30032. ATTENTION BUILDERS and HANDYPEOPLE! Renovate this charming 1930's Ranch Bungalow 4 beds, 1 bath, or utilize the 3 acres for new construction. The home has good bone structure (see private note). Great opportunity with good zoning for potential build. EXTENSIVE research done on the land. Zoned R-75, residential zone classification allows for the location of multiple-family dwellings, duplexes and attached and detached one-family dwellings. Current Owner did not occupy the home and will plan to sell as is. CONVENIENT HIGHWAY ACCESS to I-285 and I-20, less than 25 mins from Downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Zoo Atlanta. Walking distance to shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, FedEx and much more. BUS ACCESS, located directly on MARTA BUS LINE. Move quickly on this amazing investment!
  • Listed by: Nafessa Burdine • Atlanta Realty Central Inc.
  • Listed by: • Fleur De Lee Realty
Listing closed: 07/20/2023 04:00 AM • Source: GAMLS, MLS#: 20083386
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Median sold price

$208,500

Avg days on market

116

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 1659 Austin Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,701 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision: Valley Forge
  • Style: Ranch
  • Fees Include: None
  • Parking: Detached

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 3.10 AC / 135,036 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • District: 04
  • Elementary School: Snapfinger
  • ES Bus: Yes
  • High School: Columbia
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Columbia
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Amenities: None
  • Directions: I-285 toward Greenville/Macon, At Exit 43, head on the ramp right and follow signs for US-278, Turn right onto US-278 E / GA-12 / Covington Hwy, Take a sharp right onto Redwing Circle, Turn left onto Austin Dr. Ok to use GPS as needed.
  • Lot Description: Level, Open Lot, Private
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 15 188 03 014
Parking
  • Parking Total: 3

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • BAF Lower: 0
  • BAF Main: 1
  • BAF Upper: 0
  • BAH Lower: 0
  • BAH Main: 0
  • BAH Upper: 0
  • BR Lower: 0
  • BR Main: 4
  • BR Upper: 0
  • Interior: High Ceilings, Master On Main Level
  • Rooms: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Basement Description: None
  • Appliances: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • View: City
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened

Property

Utilities
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Below Grade Finished: 0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 0
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Stories: One
  • Deed Page: 533
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Deed Book: 28616
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Lot Information
  • Block: B
  • Lot: 26
  • Above Grade Finished: 1286
  • Foundation Details: Block
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded

Property History for 1659 Austin Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000—
Jul 20, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000—
Jul 20, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000

+21.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000
07/20/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000
07/20/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517386991

$215,000

+21.1% / yr

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

Public records

1659 Austin Drive

Beds

4

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,286 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,286 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

136,778 SqFt

Schools near 1659 Austin Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Snapfinger Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Columbia Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia High School
Public - 9 to 12
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Snapfinger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Columbia Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia High School
Public9 to 12

East Dekalb Special Education Center
PublicPK 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: 1659 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$215,000
4
1,286
135,036
1647 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
–
3
2
1,586
23,087
1668 Freedom Valley, Decatur, GA 30032
$240,000
5
2,000
8,712
1639 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
–
3
1,298
17,424
1683 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
$225,000
2
1,468
130,680
1656 Freedom Valley, Decatur, GA 30032
$193,000
3
1,064
15,032

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