493 Balfour Drive

Closed 7/10/26
Closed 7/10/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$339,500
3 beds2,261 sqft
493 Balfour Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$150/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

493 Balfour Dr. is a beautifully renovated three bedroom two bath house in the Dunaire neighborhood of Decatur Georgia.493 Balfour Dr. is a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the convenient Dunaire neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. Sitting on one of the largest lots in the community, this property offers easy parking for three cars or more, with plenty of room to turn around. The home features a beautiful chef’s kitchen with updated cabinets, a five-burner stove, granite countertops,...493 Balfour Dr. is a beautifully renovated three bedroom two bath house in the Dunaire neighborhood of Decatur Georgia.493 Balfour Dr. is a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the convenient Dunaire neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. Sitting on one of the largest lots in the community, this property offers easy parking for three cars or more, with plenty of room to turn around. The home features a beautiful chef’s kitchen with updated cabinets, a five-burner stove, granite countertops, and an undermount sink. The primary bathroom has been updated while still preserving the charm of its original tile. One of the bedrooms offers a private outside entrance, making it ideal for a home office, guest suite, or flexible workspace. Let's talk about the updated flooring in the sunroom and basement, which flows beautifully with the rest of the home and helps create a warm, cohesive feel throughout the living spaces. Enjoy a fenced area around the deck, perfect for pets and young children. Pool in neighborhood
  • Listed by: PAT AIKEN • BHGRE Metro Brokers 404-843-2500
Listing closed: 07/10/2026 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7786962

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Property Information for 493 Balfour Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,483 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: DUNAIRE 03
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Other, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rear Stairs
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Pool
  • Directions: GPS
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other, City
  • Coordinates: -84.232478, 33.783384
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 012 09 028
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 2
  • Tax Legal Description: W
  • Tax Lot: 28
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Dunaire
  • High School: Clarkston
  • Middle School: Freedom - Dekalb
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $10,500.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Exterior Entry, Driveway Access
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Great Room
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Proposed Financing: Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(k), VA Loan
  • Plat Book: 25
  • Plat Page: 60
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: Wind
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1761.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 880.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 2261.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 12
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Acreage Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 141x150
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 493 Balfour Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946958262

$339,500—
Jul 10, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #146955879

$339,500

+6.4% / yr

Jun 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624452957

$205,000

+1.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946958262

$339,500
07/10/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #146955879

$339,500

+6.4% / yr

06/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624452957

$205,000

+1.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 493 Balfour Drive

Taxable ValueLand$16,520Additions$112,360Total$128,880
Tax Record2025$3,483 ($290 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated2020ZoningR100CountyDEKALBAPN18-012-09-028

Schools near 493 Balfour Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dunaire Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Freedom Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Clarkston High School
Public - 9 to 12
Robert Shaw Theme School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Dunaire Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Freedom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clarkston High School
Public9 to 12

Robert Shaw Theme School
PublicPK to 5

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