461 Nelson Ferry Road

Closed 9/8/21
Closed 9/8/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$715,000
4 beds1,995 sqft

461 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$358/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Picture perfect home with exquisitely landscaped front garden in premier City of Decatur location! This beautifully maintained 1938 home offers an abundance of natural light, large elegant rooms and a delightful screened back porch which instills tranquility and calm upon entering. Gracious Floorplan features living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large kitchen with island and sep prep sink, separate office or library and bedroom at rear of home that allows for easy access to hall bath....Picture perfect home with exquisitely landscaped front garden in premier City of Decatur location! This beautifully maintained 1938 home offers an abundance of natural light, large elegant rooms and a delightful screened back porch which instills tranquility and calm upon entering. Gracious Floorplan features living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large kitchen with island and sep prep sink, separate office or library and bedroom at rear of home that allows for easy access to hall bath. Upstairs has three bedrooms and hall bath. Unfinished basement provides for ample storage and features granite foundation. Many charming period details but at the same time this lovely home boasts recent system updates. Fantastic natural back yard. Short stroll through tree-lined neighborhood to Decatur Square, coffee and all the best restaurants, shops and cultural events!
Listing closed: 09/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6922890
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 461 Nelson Ferry Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,524 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Ponce de Leon Heights
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Exterior: Garden, Private Yard
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,848 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Beltline, Public Transportation, Near Trails/Greenway, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping
  • Directions: From the Nelson Ferry/West Ponce de Leon light (at the post office) take Nelson Ferry Road to 461 on right hand side.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.309853, 33.776458
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 245 04 121
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westchester/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: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Other
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Master Bathroom Features: None
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Living Room, Office, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1995.0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 1995.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x158
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 980.0
  • Vegetation: Wooded

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 461 Nelson Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472504683

$715,000
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472504683

$715,000

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

Public Records for 461 Nelson Ferry Road

Taxable Value

Land

$107,360

Additions

$212,920
Total$320,280

Tax Record

2025

$8 ($1 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,009 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,009 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

10,019 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1938

Year Renovated

2012

Zoning

R60: DEC S

County

DEKALB

APN

15-245-04-121

Schools near 461 Nelson Ferry Road

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westchester 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
Westchester 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 461 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$715,000
4
1,995
11,848
457 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$499,000
3
1,967
8,712
501 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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–
–
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3,920
453 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$795,000
–
4
3,575
8,712
507 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
1,721
7,405
460 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$415,000
3
2
1,634
9,583

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