Last Sold Price
3 beds1,910 sqft$190/sqft
3159 Kensington Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Description

Discover this fantastic Cottage Bungalow in walkable Avondale Estates. Walk on to this home's beautiful front porch and you'll be home. The main level boasts hardwoods, Living room, Dining room, Master on Main, and a Flex room with a 1/2 bath. Upstairs you'll enjoy 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and an office/storage space. The private oversized back yard has room for a play set and tons of sports fun. Detached garage has a huge loft waiting to be finished into extra living space. Professionally landscaped...Discover this fantastic Cottage Bungalow in walkable Avondale Estates. Walk on to this home's beautiful front porch and you'll be home. The main level boasts hardwoods, Living room, Dining room, Master on Main, and a Flex room with a 1/2 bath. Upstairs you'll enjoy 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and an office/storage space. The private oversized back yard has room for a play set and tons of sports fun. Detached garage has a huge loft waiting to be finished into extra living space. Professionally landscaped yard + beautiful cottage home +location = your new home.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/29/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Leigh Lynch • ORIGINS REAL ESTATE
  2. Listed by Susan Sneed • ORIGINS REAL ESTATE

Property Details for 3159 Kensington Road

Status
MLS #
5658127
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$4,055 / year
HOA Fees
$550 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Subdivision Complex
Avondale Estates
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Cottage
Exterior
Gas Grill
Num Of Garage Spaces
2
Num Of Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, Level Driveway
Property Attached
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$426,800

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

[Avondale Estates, GA]

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Location

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Building Information for 3159 Kensington Road

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,224 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,840

Property Taxes

$338

HOA Dues

$46

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Property Information for 3159 Kensington Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From 285 go inside the perimeter on Covington Hwy. Left on Kensington Rd.
  • Lake Name: None
  • Coordinates: -84.260652, 33.771486
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 250 04 002
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: Yes
  • Block: F
  • Tax Lot: 2
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Laminate Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Office, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Other
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1910.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 250
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80x224
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Other

Property History for 3159 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569890179

$362,000

+1.5% / yr

Jan 9, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #216861870

$315,500

+12.6% / yr

Dec 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308205638

$248,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569890179

$362,000

+1.5% / yr

01/09/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #216861870

$315,500

+12.6% / yr

12/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308205638

$248,000

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

Public Records for 3159 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$66,040Additions$151,400Total$217,440
Tax Record2025$10,676 ($890 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,924 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,924 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningXCountyDEKALBAPN15 250 04 002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3159 Kensington Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

Dekalb Elementary School Of The Arts
PublicK to 8

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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