457 Nelson Ferry Road

Closed 11/21/18

Closed

Last Sold Price

$499,000

3 beds2 baths1,967 sqft

457 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.2 acresLot Size

1979Year Built

$254/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming cottage home with inviting front porch. Idyllic neighborhood a short walk to downtown Decatur. Soaring vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace in family room. Kitchen opens to family room and formal dining room. Owners suite with full bath. Two additional bedrooms on main with a renovated bath. Finished terrace level bonus room-perfect for game room, media or separate den. Plus an office/bedroom with private entry. Possible bath addition. Recent updates include furnace, vinyl windows,...Charming cottage home with inviting front porch. Idyllic neighborhood a short walk to downtown Decatur. Soaring vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace in family room. Kitchen opens to family room and formal dining room. Owners suite with full bath. Two additional bedrooms on main with a renovated bath. Finished terrace level bonus room-perfect for game room, media or separate den. Plus an office/bedroom with private entry. Possible bath addition. Recent updates include furnace, vinyl windows, paint and roof. Hardwoods entire 1st floor. Level back yard with privacy.

Listed by: David Butler • RELOCATION REALTY INC

Listing closed: 11/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6084563

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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449 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030

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Listing Courtesy of RELOCATION REALTY INC, David Butler

Sold By Keller Williams Realty ATL Part, MATT N SMITH

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Property Information for 457 Nelson Ferry Road

Property Details

Taxes: $8,221 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Ponce De Leon Heights
Architectural Style: A-Frame, Cottage
Exterior: Other
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Property Attached: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1979
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, Sidewalks
Directions: Go West on W Ponce de Leon from courthouse then right onto Nelson Ferry Road. Home is .4 miles on the right.

Lake Name: None
Coordinates: -84.309666, 33.776406

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 15 245 04 120
Tax Year: 2017

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: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Middle School: Beacon Hill

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/fmls/6084563

Parking

Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $6,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
# of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Levels/Stories: Two
Other Equipment: None
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Main Bedrooms: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
Main Full Baths: 2
Additional Rooms: Den, Game Room, Great Room, Media Room, Office, Workshop
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00

Exterior Features

Accessibility Features: None
Construction Materials: Frame

Fencing: None
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof Type: Composition
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement
Pool Private: No
Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available

Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Plat Book: 25516

Plat Page: 107
Property Condition: Resale

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 0
SqFt Source: Appraiser

Square Footage: 1967.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 0
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
Acreage Source: Public Records

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Other

Property History for 457 Nelson Ferry Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 21, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #636297440	$499,000	+6.0% / yr
Apr 19, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569442151	$429,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/21/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #636297440	$499,000 +6.0% / yr
04/19/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569442151	$429,000

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

Public Records for 457 Nelson Ferry Road

Taxable Value

Land

$97,360

Additions

$186,360

Total$283,720

Tax Record

2025

$7 ($1 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

3,258 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,261 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

997 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

123 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

8,276 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1979

Year Renovated

2012

Zoning

R60: DEC S

County

DEKALB

APN

15-245-04-120

Schools near 457 Nelson Ferry Road

This home is within Decatur City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Fifth Avenue Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	1.4 mi
9/10	Beacon Hill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
9/10	Decatur High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Westchester Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	0.5 mi
NR	Global Village Project	Private - Choice school	6 to 8	0.9 mi
NR	St Thomas More Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.3 mi
NR	The Community School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Fifth Avenue Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
9/10	Beacon Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Decatur High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Westchester Elementary School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	Global Village Project Private6 to 8 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	St Thomas More Catholic School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	The Community School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 457 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$499,000	3	2	1,967	8,712
461 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$715,000	4	2	1,995	11,848
453 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$795,000	–	4	3,575	8,712
501 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	–	–	–	3,920
445 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$736,200	3	2	2,062	13,068
456 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$559,000	4	2	2,013	10,890
460 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$415,000	3	2	1,634	9,583
236 Clarion Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1.5	1,400	6,534
224 Clarion Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	3	1,956	7,405
507 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,721	7,405
228 Clarion Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	$933,137	3	3	1,817	14,810
502 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	3	2,553	9,583
441 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	2	2	3,016	7,841
448 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	1	1,330	9,148

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