$705,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,736 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Spacious & Charming Home in Sought-After Avondale Estates. Welcome to 1190 Hess Drive - a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods. Lovingly maintained by a single owner for over 50 years, this home offers incredible potential with timeless charm and plenty of room to make it your own. The main floor features a well-appointed kitchen with stained wood cabinetry, stone countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel refrigerator, electric cooktop, oven, dishwasher, and ample prep space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large open-concept living and dining room, ideal for entertaining. A cozy den with gas fireplace and wood paneling offers a more relaxed setting, while the Florida room provides additional living space with attached storage - perfect for enjoying sunny afternoons year-round. Also on the main level: a spacious laundry room (washer, dryer, and a stand alone freezer), and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a dedicated make up counter and an en suite bathroom with stand-alone shower. The remaining bedrooms share an updated full bathroom. One bedroom features a gas fireplace and makes an excellent office or flex space. Outside, enjoy a large and lush front yard, a fenced-in backyard with a shaded garden area, and a detached two-car garage with an upper level for abundant storage. Avondale Estates is known for its vibrant community, picturesque Lake Avondale, and charming Tudor-style village center. Optional membership to the Avondale Swim & Tennis Club offers access to swimming, tennis, pickleball, and a playground. This is your opportunity to own a well-built, generously sized home in a prime location - ready for your personal touch. Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew O'Callaghan

Bolst, Inc. License #352522 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Bolst, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Marjory Lowman

Keller Williams Realty License #307549

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Garden

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Druid Hills Middle School
  • Druid Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Avondale Estates Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,923

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .57
  • Other Sturctures: Garage(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 3736
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3736
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3736
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
  • Price Per Square Foot: 188.704

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Lake, Park, Playground

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
  • High School: Druid Hills

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 23
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9923.25

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Olson John Eric
Bought by
Johnson Allen Brewer and Johnson Margaret Mannion
Seller's Agent
Andrew O'Callaghan
Bolst, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Marjory Lowman
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.73%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.41%
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Outstanding Balance
$563,515
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,579
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Foreclosure Deed $705,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $564,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $705,000 +0.7% $189 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $699,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $3,253 $220,360 $54,000 $166,360
2022 $3,117 $202,160 $52,000 $150,160
2021 $2,774 $169,120 $52,000 $117,120
2020 $2,525 $153,480 $52,000 $101,480
2019 $2,504 $160,840 $54,600 $106,240
2018 $2,846 $162,720 $26,240 $136,480
2017 $2,943 $152,120 $26,240 $125,880
2016 $2,917 $152,680 $26,240 $126,440
2014 $2,225 $109,360 $26,240 $83,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10512355

Georgia MLS

APN: 15-218-01-006