249 East Lake Drive

Closed 4/14/21
Closed 4/14/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,145,000
6 beds4,700 sqft
249 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
2015Year Built
$244/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Oakhurst Craftsman built by Arlene Dean, perfectly sited on East Lake with alley access lot affording easiest access to Midtown Atlanta. Better than new with mature landscaping and custom interior shutters. HUGE kitchen with giant central island, wall of built-ins in open concept family room. Chef’s kitchen, 6 burner cooktop with griddle, double ovens, butler's pantry. Stunning central stairwell with Arlene's sensibly styled rustic wood accent wall. Wonderful porches, open air front and a screened...Oakhurst Craftsman built by Arlene Dean, perfectly sited on East Lake with alley access lot affording easiest access to Midtown Atlanta. Better than new with mature landscaping and custom interior shutters. HUGE kitchen with giant central island, wall of built-ins in open concept family room. Chef’s kitchen, 6 burner cooktop with griddle, double ovens, butler's pantry. Stunning central stairwell with Arlene's sensibly styled rustic wood accent wall. Wonderful porches, open air front and a screened back that walks out onto private patio with brick terrace wall. Flat manageable back lawn. Rear alley affords wonderful neighborhood community lane for safe kid zone and easy vehicle access plus security gate at front. Dreamy owner's suite with spa-styled bath and private view to rear yard upstairs. 2 additional bedrooms up with double vanity additional bath. Dedicated upstairs laundry with open barn door loft - perfect for a wonderful home school zone. Guest Suite on main, plus powder room, dining room, excellent butler's pantry, and dreamy breakfast niche with banquette style seating. Perfect mudroom with separate back yard access. Huge, open basement with kitchenette and 2 generous sized teen suite bedrooms and bath. Additional room in basement that can serve as home office, workshop, or exercise room. Ample storage throughout.
  • Listed by: Frank Wynne • Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listing closed: 04/14/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6850985

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,375,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Decatur, GA

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Sold By Engel & Volkers Buckhead Atlanta, Tristain Yankosky Odonnell

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Property Information for 249 East Lake Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,284 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Exterior: Garden
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Lot, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Near Marta, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From Atlanta Mid-town go East on Piedmont, right onto East Lake Drive, toward Oakhurst. Within the City of Decatur, this new home is in the second block on right.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: City
  • Coordinates: -84.311461, 33.762035
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 212 01 023
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Renfroe
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan, Oversized Master, Sitting Room
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Keeping Room, Pantry, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 5
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Exercise Room, Living Room, Workshop, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Natural Gas Available,Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Insulation, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3038.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1662.0
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 4700.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 166 x 50
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • 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: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 249 East Lake Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457860287

$1,145,000

+4.4% / yr

May 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #548957582

$885,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457860287

$1,145,000

+4.4% / yr

05/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #548957582

$885,000

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

Public Records for 249 East Lake Drive

Taxable ValueLand$138,965Additions$395,515Total$534,480
Tax Record2025$14 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,362 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,700 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,662 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt47 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014Year Renovated2014ZoningR60: DEC SCountyDEKALBAPN15-212-01-023

Schools near 249 East Lake Drive

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oakhurst 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
Oakhurst 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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This home: 249 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,145,000
6
4,700
8,712
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$427,500
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2
1,669
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3
1
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