256 East Lake Drive

Closed 12/3/19
Closed 12/3/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$567,500
3 beds2,275 sqft
256 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Live in this spacious, bright, 3 BR / 2.5 Bath + bonus room home in Oakhurst, one of Atlanta / Decatur's best neighborhoods & walk to every school from K-12 & to the East Lake Marta Station just two blocks away. Relax in this lovely renovated home with updated kitchens and baths, a huge back porch that runs the entire length of the house & a covered / screened porch that also runs the entire length of the house. New roof, new high efficiency 17 seer HVAC, freshly renovated kitchen, private, peaceful,...Live in this spacious, bright, 3 BR / 2.5 Bath + bonus room home in Oakhurst, one of Atlanta / Decatur's best neighborhoods & walk to every school from K-12 & to the East Lake Marta Station just two blocks away. Relax in this lovely renovated home with updated kitchens and baths, a huge back porch that runs the entire length of the house & a covered / screened porch that also runs the entire length of the house. New roof, new high efficiency 17 seer HVAC, freshly renovated kitchen, private, peaceful, fenced in & well landscaped backyard with green galore and many birds!
  • Listed by: John Morgan • Park Realty, LLC.
Listing closed: 12/03/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6622657

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 256 East Lake Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,440 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst / Decatur
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • 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, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: From downtown Decatur go west on W. College Ave. Once you pass the East Lake Marta Station, take an immediate Left on Park Place NE. Turn right onto East Lake Drive and 256 East Lake Drive will be 2 blocks down on the left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.310743, 33.76183
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 212 01 071
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 36
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $7,500.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan, Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame, Other
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • 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
Property and Assessments
  • HERS Index Rating: 0
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Lighting, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 2275.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 212
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sloped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 50
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 256 East Lake Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #658276271

$567,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #658276271

$567,500

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

Public Records for 256 East Lake Drive

Taxable ValueLand$96,781Additions$205,659Total$302,440
Tax Record2025$9 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,634 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,634 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN15 212 01 071Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 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: 256 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$567,500
3
2,275
8,712
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$203,000
4
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3
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7,405
250 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
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