972 South Columbia Drive

Closed 10/24/18
Closed 10/24/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$342,000
3 beds2,091 sqft$164/sqft
972 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$164/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

The space you need in the location you want. This expanded brick home w/large unfinished basement is close to downtown Decatur & Oakhurst Village and an easy walk to great schools, incl. Museum Charter! Great layout w/open kitchen flowing to breakfast area. 3 bedrooms, plus office or potential 4th bedroom. Tons of storage & unfinished basement w/workshop. Awesome park-like, fenced back yard and screened in porch. Brand-new deck and roof w/architectural shingles & 50yr warranty.The space you need in the location you want. This expanded brick home w/large unfinished basement is close to downtown Decatur & Oakhurst Village and an easy walk to great schools, incl. Museum Charter! Great layout w/open kitchen flowing to breakfast area. 3 bedrooms, plus office or potential 4th bedroom. Tons of storage & unfinished basement w/workshop. Awesome park-like, fenced back yard and screened in porch. Brand-new deck and roof w/architectural shingles & 50yr warranty.
Listing closed: 10/24/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6068154

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$349,900

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 972 South Columbia Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,969 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Exterior: Garden, Other
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Directions: GPS
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.274036, 33.758826
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 14 016
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 14
  • Tax Lot: 16
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport or Garage: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $7,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo, Other
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Other
  • 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
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: -
  • Plat Page: -
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: -
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 2091.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 216
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Other
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70 x 188 x 70 x 165
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional

Property History for 972 South Columbia Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554584246

$289,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554584246

$289,900

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

Public Records for 972 South Columbia Drive

Taxable ValueLand$52,280Additions$118,600Total$170,880
Tax Record2025$5,052 ($421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,446 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,446 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningR75CountyDEKALBAPN15 216 14 016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 972 South Columbia Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Druid Hills Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Druid Hills High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dekalb School Of The Arts
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

Dekalb School Of The Arts
Public8 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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This home: 972 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$342,000
3
2,091
13,068
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1
1,296
10,454
978 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
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4
2
1,650
13,068
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2,472
8,712
1204 Russell Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
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1
1,510
21,344
969 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
$60,000
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1
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