NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Clarion Ave Decatur, GA 30030

Chelsea Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $678,000 - $818,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,928 Sq Ft
$402/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2023

Last sale price $705,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,114/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Westchester Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Toy Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

This charming Decatur bungalow will capture your heart from the moment you arrive, boasting stunning curb appeal that sets the tone for the warmth and character within. Step inside to discover beautiful white-oak hardwood floors and an open floor plan to a cheerful white kitchen. The main floor offers two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, providing comfort and functionality. Follow the private staircase from the kitchen to the second level, where you'll find a spacious third bedroom, an additional updated bath, and a bonus room perfect for an office or an optional fourth bedroom. Outdoors you will find a side covered porch for alfresco meals or a stone patio in the back with a fire pit, creating a cozy space for gatherings. The daylight unfinished basement is ready to accommodate ample storage needs or can be transformed into additional living space to suit your lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Gregory

Compass Brokerage Phone: 1404550511 License #291663 Listed on: 11/15/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Norma Palus

Keller Williams Realty License #211518

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,597

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Westchester Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 22 / I

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ponce De Leon Heights Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,597

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .20
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1928
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1928
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 908
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1928
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Price Per Square Foot: 362.551

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Private, Sloped
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Walk To Public Transit, Park, Playground, Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping, Sidewalks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westchester
  • High School: Decatur
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Westchester
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
  • High School: Decatur

Lot Info

  • Lot: 22

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8597

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2023
Closed on
Dec 12, 2023
Sold by
Hance Douglas M
Bought by
Downs Tepper Harlan and Dieci Maria
Seller's Agent
Natalie Gregory
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Norma Palus
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.86%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$775,719

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2016
Sold by
Douglas M
Bought by
Hance Douglas M and Hance Elizabeth L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Holbrook Grady Brian
Bought by
Hance Douglas M and Leipold Elizabeth K
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Baer
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
GARRY WILMOT
Origins Real Estate
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$422,530
Interest Rate
4.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2010
Sold by
Holbrook Grady B and Holbrook Tracy
Bought by
Holbrook Grady B and Holbrook Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,820
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
Sold by
Hicks David C and Hicks Michelle
Bought by
Holbrook Brian and Holbrook Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1998
Sold by
Beasley Timothy and Beasley Valerie T
Bought by
Hicks David C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Downs Tepper Harlan $705,000 --
Hance Douglas M -- --
Hance Douglas M $470,000 --
Holbrook Grady B -- --
Holbrook Brian $298,000 --
Hicks David C $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Downs Tepper Harlan $445,000
Previous Owner Hance Douglas M $413,000
Previous Owner Hance Douglas M $422,530
Previous Owner Holbrook Grady B $317,820
Previous Owner Holbrook Brian $238,400
Previous Owner Hicks David C $208,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2023 12/12/23 Sold $705,000 +0.9% $366 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2023 11/15/23 For Sale $699,000 +48.7% $363 / Sq Ft
07/17/2014 07/17/14 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $327 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $475,000 -- $330 / 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
2024 $8 $282,000 $92,320 $189,680
2023 $8 $229,360 $97,600 $131,760
2022 $8,598 $218,080 $80,120 $137,960
2021 $16,072 $212,080 $40,000 $172,080
2020 $7,630 $195,200 $40,000 $155,200
2019 $7,144 $191,840 $40,000 $151,840
2018 $7,145 $175,039 $38,508 $136,531
2017 $8,113 $175,040 $38,509 $136,531
2016 $4,691 $182,200 $40,000 $142,200
2014 $460 $120,360 $29,936 $90,424
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Natalie Gregory

    Compass

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  • Norma Palus

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Norma Palus

    Keller Williams Realty

    (404) 918-4270

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Norma Palus
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  • Cynthia Baer

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Cynthia Baer

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (678) 358-3369

    4 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Cynthia Baer
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  • GARRY WILMOT

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    GARRY WILMOT

    Origins Real Estate

    (404) 214-9400

    31 Total Sales

    GARRY WILMOT
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10225387

Georgia MLS

APN: 15-245-04-068

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Chelsea Heights

131 Clarion Ave, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 131 Clarion Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 since 15 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $775,719, approximately $402 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 131 Clarion Ave is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Westchester Elementary School, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, and Beacon Hill Middle School.

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