2242 Desmond Drive

Closed 4/7/17

FULLY RENOVATED Breathtaking Four Bedroom English Cottage in the Heart of Decatur ~ Walk to Medlock Park, The Path, International Community School, Emory, CDC and More!

Sold

Last Sold Price

$461,500

4 beds2 baths

2242 Desmond Dr, Decatur, GA 30033

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.2 acresLot Size

1952Year Built

Description

FULLY RENOVATED Mid-Century 4 Bedroom English Cottage, Prime Decatur Location! All of the Charm of the 1950s Original With Every Modern Luxury Including Open Floor Plan, Large Island with Marble Top, Brand New SS Appliances, Private Mster Suite with Huge Custom Shower, Dbl Vanity with Quartz Top and Generous Walk-In Closet. Flooded with Natural Light with Hardwood Flooring Throughout. All New Electrical and Plumbing Systems to 2017 Codes~ The Out Bldg is a Hidden Gem, Ideal for a Wood Shop, Office,...FULLY RENOVATED Mid-Century 4 Bedroom English Cottage, Prime Decatur Location! All of the Charm of the 1950s Original With Every Modern Luxury Including Open Floor Plan, Large Island with Marble Top, Brand New SS Appliances, Private Mster Suite with Huge Custom Shower, Dbl Vanity with Quartz Top and Generous Walk-In Closet. Flooded with Natural Light with Hardwood Flooring Throughout. All New Electrical and Plumbing Systems to 2017 Codes~ The Out Bldg is a Hidden Gem, Ideal for a Wood Shop, Office, Art Studio, Storage. Walk to Emory, CDC, Medlock Park, VA, ICS & More!

Listing closed: 04/07/2017 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5815880

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATL NORTH, Jodi Grace

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY INTOWN ATL, SARA PARKER

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Property Information for 2242 Desmond Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $1,064 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Medlock Park
Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
Exterior: Awning(s)
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Property Attached: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1952
Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Directions: GPS

Lake Name: None
Coordinates: -84.297464, 33.80088

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 18 061 10 015
Tax Year: 2016

Master Association Fee: $.00
Master Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Rent Restrictions: No
Association: No
Block: D
Tax Lot: 2

School Information

Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
High School: Druid Hills

Middle School: Druid Hills

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour Link PP: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/fmls/5815880

Parking

Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $300.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: None
# of Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels/Stories: One
Other Equipment: None
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Diningroom Features: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
Main Bedrooms: 4
Total Half Baths: 0
Main Full Baths: 2
Additional Rooms: Den, Family Room, Workshop
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00

Exterior Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Brick Front

Dock: None
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents, Shingle
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Pool Private: No
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: None

Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Plat Book: 0

Plat Page: 0
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Possession: Negotiable

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 0
SqFt Source: Not Available

Square Footage: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 0
Lot Features: Level
Acreage Source: Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions: 75'x115'

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information

Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Other

Property History for 2242 Desmond Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 7, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #595968264	$461,500	+327.8% / yr
Oct 14, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582053154	$230,000	—
Oct 13, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582053518	$240,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/07/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #595968264	$461,500 +327.8% / yr
10/14/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582053154	$230,000
10/13/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582053518	$240,000

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

Public records

2242 Desmond Drive

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,771 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,771 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

8,276 SqFt

Schools near 2242 Desmond Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Fernbank Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.9 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
6/10	International Community School	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	0.4 mi
NR	Margaret Harris Comprehensive School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.4 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.5 mi
NR	21 Century STEM Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.6 mi
NR	Hess Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Fernbank Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.9 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	International Community School CharterK to 5 Choice school	0.4 mi
NR	Margaret Harris Comprehensive School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	2.4 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.5 mi
NR	21 Century STEM Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Hess Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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: 2242 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$461,500	4	2	–	8,712
2236 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$482,500	3	2	1,497	8,712
2248 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$355,000	3	2	1,540	8,712
2254 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$430,000	2	2	1,282	8,712
2230 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$450,000	3	2	1,298	10,454
505 Scott Circle, Decatur, GA 30033	–	2	1	858	14,375
2257 Vistamont Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$304,000	2	1	1,065	10,019
2239 Vistamont Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	–	3	1	1,107	9,583
2235 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	–	2	2	1,817	11,761
2233 Vistamont Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$261,000	3	1	1,575	10,019
2265 Vistamont Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$229,895	3	1	–	–
2260 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$425,000	2	2	1,153	9,583
2227 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$559,900	3	2	1,354	8,712
2222 Desmond Drive, Decatur, GA 30033	$567,000	4	2	1,701	8,712
511 Scott Circle, Decatur, GA 30033	–	2	1	1,024	10,454

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