228 Chelsea Drive

Closed 10/21/20
Closed 10/21/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,065,600
6 beds3,782 sqft
228 Chelsea Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Lovingly built/designed by Decatur's preeminent architecture/design powerhouse, Terra Cotta Design Build, this home stands the test of time. Three levels of glorious living. Essential main floor bedroom and full bath. The kitchen has a grand island with wine closet and open views to the den. Awarded 2009 Kitchen of the Year by Atlanta Magazine, you will love all the special touches. Enjoy French doors leading to the large deck with great access to the backyard. Finished basement with indispensable...Lovingly built/designed by Decatur's preeminent architecture/design powerhouse, Terra Cotta Design Build, this home stands the test of time. Three levels of glorious living. Essential main floor bedroom and full bath. The kitchen has a grand island with wine closet and open views to the den. Awarded 2009 Kitchen of the Year by Atlanta Magazine, you will love all the special touches. Enjoy French doors leading to the large deck with great access to the backyard. Finished basement with indispensable mudroom, bedroom/bath, bonus living space and 2-car garage. Enjoy this thriving neighborhood with abundant walking trails to the back fields of Westchester Elementary, Hidden Cove Park and all Downtown Decatur shops and restaurants.
  • Listed by: Lisa Cronic • Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listing closed: 10/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6774589

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,205,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 228 Chelsea Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,915 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Chelsea Heights
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights, Swim Team
  • Directions: Head away from Downtown Decatur on Clairemont, left on Scott Blvd, right onto Coventry Road, first right onto Chelsea Drive. Home on left. #228.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.310659, 33.781124
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 004 19 052
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 27
  • Tax Lot: 6
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: No
  • School Bus Route High: No
  • School Bus Route Middle: No
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $5,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Shutters
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Other, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Wine Cellar
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Secured Garage/Parking, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Plat Book: 11
  • Plat Page: 113
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 3782.0
  • Builder Name: Terra Cotta Design Build
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 4
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1549x 60
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Of Units In Community: 0
  • Number of Units To Be Built: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 228 Chelsea Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681915161

$1,065,600

+5.5% / yr

Jul 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551756348

$801,000

+2.1% / yr

Oct 19, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230956941

$685,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681915161

$1,065,600

+5.5% / yr

07/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551756348

$801,000

+2.1% / yr

10/19/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230956941

$685,000

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

Public Records for 228 Chelsea Drive

Taxable ValueLand$81,600Additions$348,520Total$430,120
Tax Record2025$12 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,731 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN18 004 19 052Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 Chelsea Drive

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: 228 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,065,600
6
3,782
8,712
224 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,125,000
5
4,661
8,712
232 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
1
1,381
9,148
220 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
2
1,227
7,405
236 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,275,000
6
3,512
8,712
233 Chelsea Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$765,000
5
2,376
8,712

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