521 Drexel Avenue

Closed 6/3/22
Closed 6/3/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$745,000
3 beds1,715 sqft
521 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$434/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous Decatur Home in pristine, move-in ready condition! Newer Roof (2018) with transferrable warranty at no cost. Beautiful kitchen renovation of the highest quality by Home Forge Remodeling includes new appliances, hardwood floors, marble island and leathered granite countertops! Living Room with spacious vaulted ceiling, fireplace and Velux skylights. Separate Dining Room. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both bathrooms renovated! LVP (luxury vinyl plank flooring thru the house except hardwoods...Fabulous Decatur Home in pristine, move-in ready condition! Newer Roof (2018) with transferrable warranty at no cost. Beautiful kitchen renovation of the highest quality by Home Forge Remodeling includes new appliances, hardwood floors, marble island and leathered granite countertops! Living Room with spacious vaulted ceiling, fireplace and Velux skylights. Separate Dining Room. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both bathrooms renovated! LVP (luxury vinyl plank flooring thru the house except hardwoods in kitchen). All lighting fixtures updated and replaced. Plantation Shutters. Recent interior neutral paint. Exterior of Home and Storage Shed painted in 2021. Energy efficient windows and doors. Gibbs Landscaping designed and installed front yard including automated irrigation system in front yard. Beautiful back deck leads to hardscape area for easy outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of the huge fenced backyard! Very versatile separate storage shed building at the end of the driveway. Great location on a neighborhood street less than a half mile from the restaurants and retail of Downtown Decatur! Also easy access to Emory and the CDC!
  • Listed by: Rebecca T Mohandiss • Keller Williams Realty Cityside
Listing closed: 06/03/2022 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7035783

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 521 Drexel Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,191 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Lenox Place
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior: Gas Grill, Private Front Entry, Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Shopping, Sidewalks
  • Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take W Ponce De Leon Avenue approximately half a mile to Left on Drexel. Home on the Left. Park on opposite side of the street from the House.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.308551, 33.771841
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 245 03 087
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 18-6
  • Tax Legal Description: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 245 of the 15th District, DeKalb County, Georgia, being Lot 6, Block 18-6, Druid Hills and being more particularly described in Exhibit A.
  • Tax Lot: 62
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Renfroe
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water 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: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1715.0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1715.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 245
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 215 x 60
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 521 Drexel Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491893760

$745,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491893760

$745,000

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

Public Records for 521 Drexel Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$93,280Additions$227,360Total$320,640
Tax Record2025$3,743 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,715 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,715 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN15 245 03 087Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 Drexel Avenue

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 521 Drexel Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$745,000
3
1,715
13,068
517 Drexel Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$530,000
3
1,470
13,068
730 West Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$830,000
6
6
6,143
29,185
522 Drexel Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
–
4
2
1,915
13,504
724 West Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$650,000
5
4.5
3,869
29,185
524 Drexel Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
–
4
2
2,578
13,068

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