511 East Lake Drive

Closed 8/21/23
Closed 8/21/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$668,000
3 beds1,303 sqft$513/sqft
511 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$513/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Walk to it all! 1/4 mile walk to Oakhurst Village, 1/2 mile to E Lake Marta Station, the dog park, McKoy Park & more! This renovated 1940 cottage offers a sunny, open layout, gorgeous kitchen with large prep island made for cooking and entertaining, spacious owner's suite with walk-in closet and new bathroom with double vanities. Enjoy afternoons on the front porch or hang out and grill on the back deck and enjoy the huge, grassy and fenced backyard. This home boasts an incredible flat and sunny...Walk to it all! 1/4 mile walk to Oakhurst Village, 1/2 mile to E Lake Marta Station, the dog park, McKoy Park & more! This renovated 1940 cottage offers a sunny, open layout, gorgeous kitchen with large prep island made for cooking and entertaining, spacious owner's suite with walk-in closet and new bathroom with double vanities. Enjoy afternoons on the front porch or hang out and grill on the back deck and enjoy the huge, grassy and fenced backyard. This home boasts an incredible flat and sunny yard! Highly functional side entrance with space for a mudroom style set up, plus you have pantry and storage closets! There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a renovated 2nd full bath. Great driveway parking. All hardwoods and tile flooring.
  • Listed by: Todd Banister • Harry Norman Realtors
Listing closed: 08/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7251470

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$699,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 511 East Lake Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,928 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Exterior: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Rear Stairs
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks
  • Directions: 1/4 mile west of Oakhurst Village.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.307831, 33.759404
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 213 03 066
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: E
  • Tax Legal Description: PB 15 PG 156
  • Tax Lot: 24
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $1,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 25487
  • Plat Page: 570
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1303.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1303.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 213
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 X 150
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Of Units In Community: 0
  • Number of Units To Be Built: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Tenant

Property History for 511 East Lake Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529743039

$668,000

+5.9% / yr

Apr 4, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568579048

$438,000

+8.8% / yr

Oct 11, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #371240467

$355,000

+26.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529743039

$668,000

+5.9% / yr

04/04/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568579048

$438,000

+8.8% / yr

10/11/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #371240467

$355,000

+26.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 511 East Lake Drive

Taxable ValueLand$99,760Additions$173,160Total$272,920
Tax Record2025$9 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN15 213 03 066Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 511 East Lake Drive

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oakhurst 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
Oakhurst 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: 511 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$668,000
3
1,303
8,712
507 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
1
943
11,761
515 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,285,000
4
3,167
8,712
519 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
1,180
14,375
416 3rd Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
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2
1
1,054
11,761
447 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$545,000
3
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8,712

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