Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,320 sqft

979 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home is a gem and a must see to truly appreciate! Entrance to the main floor is through a charming sun room. Original hardwood floors throughout and a working gas fireplace in the main living room. A large laundry room sits off the kitchen and leads to a screened in porch. The top floor is expansive and all new - a gorgeous master bedroom, additional bedroom, beautiful bathroom, and a bonus area/flex space. The backyard is a perfect blend of sun and shade with a designated fire pit area - and...This home is a gem and a must see to truly appreciate! Entrance to the main floor is through a charming sun room. Original hardwood floors throughout and a working gas fireplace in the main living room. A large laundry room sits off the kitchen and leads to a screened in porch. The top floor is expansive and all new - a gorgeous master bedroom, additional bedroom, beautiful bathroom, and a bonus area/flex space. The backyard is a perfect blend of sun and shade with a designated fire pit area - and additional parking. This home is turnkey and all you need to do is move in! Located steps outside the Decatur city limits and down the street from the Friends School of Atlanta, East Decatur Greenway, Legacy Park; it is first-tier Museum school. The perfect intown location, very convenient access to 285 and I-20! Newer roof, tankless water heater, dual HVAC systems, newer vapor barrier, new windows throughout entire home.
  • Listed by: Muretta Moss • Atlanta Intown Dwellings, Inc.
Listing closed: 12/09/2022 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7082166
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Listing Courtesy of Atlanta Intown Dwellings, Inc., Muretta Moss

Sold By Solid Source Realty, Bukari Homes Team; Solid Source Realty, Nikisha Gagne

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30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,803

Property Taxes

$243

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 979 South Columbia Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,921 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Complex: None
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
  • Exterior: Garden, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Make sure you add *S* into GPS Please use GPS. Home is on west side of street.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.274203, 33.758149
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 06 037
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 6
  • Tax Legal Description: -
  • Tax Lot: 37
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $10,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Other
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Other Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 440 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: -
  • Plat Page: -
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: -
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 2320.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 175 x 78

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

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

Property History for 979 South Columbia Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502991449

$525,000

+8.5% / yr

Apr 30, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268655952

$172,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502991449

$525,000

+8.5% / yr

04/30/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268655952

$172,200

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

Public records

979 South Columbia Drive

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,320 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,320 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

12,197 SqFt

Schools near 979 South Columbia Drive

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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