242 Kings Highway

Closed 4/30/18
Closed 4/30/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$430,000
2 beds1,300 sqft$331/sqft
242 Kings Hwy, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1935Year Built
$331/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Beautiful Decatur Bungalow in Historic MAK district! Alley Access for a garage and carriage house. House features 2 bedroom & 1 bath... PLUS a rear large sunroom and large washer dryer room, both rooms could be heated & retrofitted to create a total 3/2 under the same roof line. Screened in porch & fenced back yard makes for a perfect play area for family & pets. Great Neighbors on all sides! The beautiful tree lined streetscape down Kings Hwy is right out of a movie and film companies have already...Beautiful Decatur Bungalow in Historic MAK district! Alley Access for a garage and carriage house. House features 2 bedroom & 1 bath... PLUS a rear large sunroom and large washer dryer room, both rooms could be heated & retrofitted to create a total 3/2 under the same roof line. Screened in porch & fenced back yard makes for a perfect play area for family & pets. Great Neighbors on all sides! The beautiful tree lined streetscape down Kings Hwy is right out of a movie and film companies have already capitalized on it! Walk to Decatur Square, Oakhurst, Schools, pool etc.
  • Listed by: LANCE MULLER • Drake Realty, Inc
Listing closed: 04/30/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5980862

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$429,500

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Decatur, GA

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Listing Courtesy of Drake Realty, Inc, LANCE MULLER

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY METRO ATL, BETH ANN CLANIN

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Property Information for 242 Kings Highway

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,519 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Exterior: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side
  • Property Attached: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From Decatur go South on McDonough Street. Right on College Avenue. Left on Kings Highway. Property will be on Left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • Coordinates: -84.299146, 33.764925
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 235 03 072
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: na
  • Tax Lot: 31
School Information
  • Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $9,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: None
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: None
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Pool Private: No
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 2
  • Plat Page: 51
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: na
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 1300.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: na
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 149
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional

Property History for 242 Kings Highway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621426214

$430,000

+8.5% / yr

Aug 8, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337172599

$270,000

+1.6% / yr

Mar 29, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222237212

$248,500

+1.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621426214

$430,000

+8.5% / yr

08/08/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337172599

$270,000

+1.6% / yr

03/29/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222237212

$248,500

+1.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 242 Kings Highway

Taxable ValueLand$86,320Additions$130,880Total$217,200
Tax Record2025$4 ($0 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,191 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,191 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN15 235 03 072Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 242 Kings Highway

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Winnona Park 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
Winnona Park 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: 242 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$430,000
2
1,300
8,712
248 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$438,000
3
1,477
8,712
240 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$547,500
3
1,842
8,712
234 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$460,000
3
1,223
8,712
237 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$375,000
3
2
1,600
8,276
239 Kings Highway, Decatur, GA 30030
$891,000
3
1,880
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