256 Mt Vernon Drive

Closed 5/24/19
Closed 5/24/19
Home Sweet Home could not get any sweeter than this charming, cedar-shingled storybook home...
Sold
Last Sold Price
$835,000
4 beds2,659 sqft$314/sqft
256 Mt Vernon Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$314/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to the most desirable streets in Decatur where friendly neighbors host block parties almost monthly. One Level Living is reimagined with this Cape Cod charmer featuring open concept kitchen, dining and great room space that flows into the lush, flat backyard, helping you watch over your loved ones and making entertaining a piece of cake! Oversized windows allow for natural light to permeate every room. Only the slab and masonary fireplace remain from this massive 2008 renovation, then again...Welcome to the most desirable streets in Decatur where friendly neighbors host block parties almost monthly. One Level Living is reimagined with this Cape Cod charmer featuring open concept kitchen, dining and great room space that flows into the lush, flat backyard, helping you watch over your loved ones and making entertaining a piece of cake! Oversized windows allow for natural light to permeate every room. Only the slab and masonary fireplace remain from this massive 2008 renovation, then again in 2013. Tons of storage throughout. Situated behind Glenlake Park.
  • Listed by: Lisa Cronic • Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International
Listing closed: 05/24/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6545511

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$910,000

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Decatur, GA

9 comparable properties found

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

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Square Feet
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Acres

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3

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Square Feet
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Acres

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635 Willivee Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

$981,000 | 354 Glenn Circle, Decatur, GA 30030
5

$981,000

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a front view of a house with a yard
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Square Feet
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235 Geneva Street, Decatur, GA 30030

$986,000 | 143 Parkside Circle, Decatur, GA 30030
7

$986,000

Sold 04/15/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.44
Acres

143 Parkside Circle, Decatur, GA 30030

a front view of house with a garden
8

$962,500

Sold 10/31/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.24
Acres

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a front view of a house with garden
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Square Feet
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Property Information for 256 Mt Vernon Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,825 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Glenwood Estates
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Exterior: Garden, Permeable Paving, Private Yard, Storage
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 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, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From Downtown Decatur, head down E Ponce de Leon Ave and left at Glendale and stay left. Take second Mount Vernon right (it's a circle). Home on the right. #256.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.287729, 33.784368
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 007 07 124
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 56
School Information
  • Elementary School: Glennwood
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric Air Filter
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Great Room, Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Plat Book: 13
  • Plat Page: 25
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Other
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 2659.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 7
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 238 x 70
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 256 Mt Vernon Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647194833

$835,000

+5.0% / yr

Jun 14, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311336450

$568,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647194833

$835,000

+5.0% / yr

06/14/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311336450

$568,000

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

Public Records for 256 Mt Vernon Drive

Taxable ValueLand$139,800Additions$274,280Total$414,080
Tax Record2025$11 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,517 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,517 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated2020ZoningR60: DEC SCountyDEKALBAPN18-007-07-124

Schools near 256 Mt Vernon Drive

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Glennwood Elementary
Public - PK to 2
Talley Street Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Decatur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Glennwood Elementary
PublicPK to 2

Talley Street 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: 256 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$835,000
4
2,659
17,424
252 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$460,000
3
2
1,882
16,553
264 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
5
3
2,741
16,988
244 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
4
2
1,999
16,553
124 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,325,000
4
5.5
4,700
16,553
261 Mt Vernon Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
1
2,288
14,810

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