490 Pensdale Road

Closed 11/23/20
Closed 11/23/20
This spacious 5br/4.5ba craftsman home offers an open floor plan and quality finishes in a convenient intown location.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$769,000
5 beds2,850 sqft
490 Pensdale Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
2019Year Built
$270/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Professionally rebuilt and expanded in 2019, this spacious craftsman home offers an open floor plan and quality finishes in a convenient intown location. Highlights include 5br/4.5ba, gorgeous open kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry overlooking family room and dining room; impressive master suite with high-end bath & walk-in closet; main-level bedroom suite ideal for frequent or long-term guests. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, excellent closet space, and great natural light....Professionally rebuilt and expanded in 2019, this spacious craftsman home offers an open floor plan and quality finishes in a convenient intown location. Highlights include 5br/4.5ba, gorgeous open kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry overlooking family room and dining room; impressive master suite with high-end bath & walk-in closet; main-level bedroom suite ideal for frequent or long-term guests. High ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, excellent closet space, and great natural light. Rocking-chair front porch + rear screened porch + huge deck overlooking level walk-out back yard and two-car garage. Conveniently located minutes from Emory, CDC, Downtown Decatur, North Decatur shopping district, and much more, but without the high Decatur taxes.
  • Listed by: Chip Wallace • Keller Knapp, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6795661

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 490 Pensdale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,042 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Ridgeland Park
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Exterior: Garden, Private Yard, Private Rear Entry, Storage
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Kitchen Level
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Restaurant, Street Lights, Near Shopping
  • Directions: FROM MIDTOWN ATLANTA: go east on Ponce de Leon, bear left onto Scott Blvd, cross Clairemont Rd, right on Pensdale Road. FROM DOWNTOWN DECATUR: go north on Church Street, left on Willow Lane, right on Pensdale Road.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: City
  • Coordinates: -84.294333, 33.789958
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 050 11 030
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: F
  • Tax Lot: 5
School Information
  • Elementary School: Fernbank
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 2
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $11,345.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Double Vanity, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room, Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Tub/Shower
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 5
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Upper Floor
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 18
  • Plat Page: 150
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 2850.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 50
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Private, Front Yard
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70x200
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 490 Pensdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #688115459

$769,000

+44.3% / yr

Jul 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627827179

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #688115459

$769,000

+44.3% / yr

07/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627827179

$325,000

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

Public Records for 490 Pensdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$86,240Additions$256,520Total$342,760
Tax Record2025$10,186 ($849 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019ZoningR75CountyDEKALBAPN18 050 11 030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 490 Pensdale Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fernbank Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Druid Hills Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Druid Hills High School
Public - 9 to 12
International Community School
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fernbank Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

International Community School
CharterK to 5

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: 490 Pensdale Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$769,000
5
2,850
13,068
484 Pensdale Road, Decatur, GA 30030
–
5
2,648
13,939
1365 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
–
4
2,576
17,860
478 Pensdale Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$615,000
3
1,408
14,810
491 Pensdale Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$729,900
4
1,930
13,068
1353 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
$210,000
2
1,122
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