511 Nelson Ferry Road

Closed 7/17/24
Closed 7/17/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$899,000
4 beds2,864 sqft

511 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$314/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This well-crafted Decatur home is situated in the heart of Ponce de Leon Heights and is walkable to everything! Enjoy the character of a brick bungalow with the enhanced features of an artisanal renovation and contemporary functionality. A beautiful modern kitchen with insane walk-in pantry opens up to the breakfast room, separate dining room, screened in porch, and a large family room, all with views to the lush green backyard. This is an entertainer's dream, with backyard vignettes that allow for...This well-crafted Decatur home is situated in the heart of Ponce de Leon Heights and is walkable to everything! Enjoy the character of a brick bungalow with the enhanced features of an artisanal renovation and contemporary functionality. A beautiful modern kitchen with insane walk-in pantry opens up to the breakfast room, separate dining room, screened in porch, and a large family room, all with views to the lush green backyard. This is an entertainer's dream, with backyard vignettes that allow for many ways to enjoy the private and lovingly landscaped green space. Unique exterior features include a bocce ball court and an outdoor fireplace. With 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, and one bedroom and full bathroom on the main floor, the options for living are many. The owners' suite boasts a walk-in closet with natural light and custom shelving so you can look awesome every day! Enhanced laundry room upstairs will also make your life easier. Utilize several bonus areas throughout the home for workout space, in-home office, music/media and even meditation space. This home is a giver! You'll find extra storage upstairs and also in the well-maintained basement crawl space. Park two cars conveniently on the large parking pad in front of the home. With a walk score of 96/100, this is a walker's paradise with close proximity to parks, pools, schools and downtown Decatur, and adjacent to important connectivity routes for commuting by car or bicycle. Just steps from Dancing Goats coffee shop, you'll find your vibe in this wonderful part of the City of Decatur.
  • Listed by: Kelly Walsh • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta 404-564-5560
Listing closed: 07/17/2024 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7394450
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$975,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 511 Nelson Ferry Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,865 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Ponce de Leon Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway, Parking Pad, Storage
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Pls use GPS. Home is on north side of Nelson Ferry and 0.5 miles from downtown Decatur.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.310467, 33.776468
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 245 04 101
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: C
  • Tax Legal Description: BEG AT THE N SIDE OF NELSON FERRY RD
  • Tax Lot: 6
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $4,125.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Great Room, Living Room, Outside
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Double Vanity
  • Foundation: None
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2864.0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2864.0
  • Builder Name: Alair
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 58x147

Rental

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

Property History for 511 Nelson Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537983018

$899,000

+4.2% / yr

Jun 3, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308227412

$410,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537983018

$899,000

+4.2% / yr

06/03/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308227412

$410,000

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

Public Records for 511 Nelson Ferry Road

Taxable Value

Land

$97,600

Additions

$287,160
Total$384,760

Tax Record

2025

$4,492 ($374 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,864 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,864 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

8,712 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1941

Zoning

R60

County

DEKALB

APN

15 245 04 101

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 511 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: 511 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$899,000
4
2,864
8,712
507 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
1
1,721
7,405
515 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$437,000
4
–
21,780
221 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030
$250,000
3
1,612
13,068
501 Nelson Ferry Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3,920
304 Clarion Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,237,500
4
5
3,853
16,117

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