461 Nelson Ferry Road

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

461 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$358/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Listing closed: 09/08/2021 12:00 AM
Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6922890
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Decatur, GA

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Property information

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

461 Nelson Ferry Road

DateEventPrice
Sep 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472504683

$715,000
DateEventPrice
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

461 Nelson Ferry Road

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,009 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,009 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

10,019 SqFt

Schools

Near 461 Nelson Ferry Road

This home is within Decatur City School District.

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

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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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3,920
453 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$795,000
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4
3,575
8,712
449 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$625,000
3
1,769
8,712
507 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
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