NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1397 Fama Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30329

Briarcliff Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $585,000 - $689,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,882 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2019

Last sale price $485,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,275/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2019

BACK ON MARKET. Previous Buyers had personal issue during due diligence unrelated to property. Everything fresh and bright. Over 1/2 acre of wooded privacy less than 2 mi from Emory/CDC/VA. Kitchen features new cabinets, marble counters and SS appl. Property features large 2-story cottage/studio with loft for workspace, workout or escape. Backyard retreat includes screened porch, deck, gravel paths and tool shed. Highly rated local schools. Fama Drive is long, cul-de-sac. Lite traffic. Walking distance to the renovated Toco Hills center, great restaurants & retail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KEN ANDERSON

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #335524 Listed on: 06/28/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Woodall

Dorsey Alston Realtors License #366068

Dorsey Alston Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x250x100x250
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,882 Sq Ft Home
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Sagamore Hills Elementary School
  • Henderson - Dekalb Middle School
  • Lakeside - Dekalb High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 110 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 6 / A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18 151 04 031

Community Details

Overview

  • Fama Heights Sagamore Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,694

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Pine
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, Entrance Foyer, Low-Flow Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Loft, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1882.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Rear Stairs

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway, Street Lights, Near Marta, Near Shopping
  • Subdivision Complex: Fama Heights Sagamore

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sagamore Hills
  • Middle School: Henderson - Dekalb
  • High School: Lakeside - Dekalb

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6000
  • Lot: 6
  • Land/Lot: 151
  • Deed Book: 25287
  • Deed Page: 716
  • Plat Book: 15
  • Plat Page: 69
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x250x100x250
  • Parcel Number: 18 151 04 031
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4694.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-151-04-031
  • Close Date: 2019-10-29
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Sagamore Hills
  • High School: Lakeside - Dekalb
  • Middle School: Henderson - Dekalb

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2024
Sold by
Casso Nicholas M
Bought by
Reed Carson Michael and Huet Carson Brittany
Current Estimated Value
$671,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,500
Outstanding Balance
$547,240
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,074

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Smith Kurt B
Bought by
Casso Nicholas M and Casso Courtney S
Seller's Agent
KEN ANDERSON
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Kara Woodall
Dorsey Alston Realtors
List Price
$499,999
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$412,250
Interest Rate
3.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2015
Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Smith Kurt B
Bought by
Craft Smith Kurt B and Craft Smith Sarah
Seller's Agent
Lindley Knight
Beacham and Company
Buyer's Agent
KEN ANDERSON
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-7.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
3.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1997
Sold by
Osbourne Amy
Bought by
Archer Dorothy and Digby David
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
Reed Carson Michael $650,000 --
Casso Nicholas M $485,000 --
Craft Smith Kurt B $365,000 --
Smith Kurt B $365,000 --
Archer Dorothy $151,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reed Carson Michael $552,500
Previous Owner Casso Nicholas M $412,250
Previous Owner Smith Kurt B $292,000
Previous Owner Digby Dorothy W $104,000
Previous Owner Archer Dorothy W $121,500
Closed Archer Dorothy $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $258 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2019 08/16/19 For Sale $499,999 0.0% $266 / Sq Ft
08/11/2019 08/11/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Price Changed $499,999 -2.9% $266 / Sq Ft
06/28/2019 06/28/19 For Sale $515,000 +41.1% $274 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $365,000 -2.7% $209 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Price Changed $375,000 -5.1% $215 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 For Sale $395,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $6,777 $181,760 $78,280 $103,480
2022 $6,224 $184,120 $75,440 $108,680
2021 $6,174 $181,960 $74,800 $107,160
2020 $6,082 $177,760 $74,800 $102,960
2019 $5,239 $177,920 $74,800 $103,120
2018 $2,347 $154,600 $74,800 $79,800
2017 $4,612 $144,520 $23,760 $120,760
2016 $4,348 $137,120 $23,760 $113,360
2014 $925 $71,520 $23,760 $47,760
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    KEN ANDERSON

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • Kara Woodall

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kara Woodall

    Dorsey Alston Realtors

    (706) 296-9120

    217 Total Sales

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  • Lindley Knight

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lindley Knight

    Beacham and Company

    (404) 261-6300

    120 Total Sales

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6577719

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 18-151-04-031

Georgia DeKalb County Atlanta 30329 Briarcliff Heights

1397 Fama Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 1397 Fama Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 since 28 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $643,153, approximately $341 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1397 Fama Dr NE is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Sagamore Hills Elementary School, Henderson Middle School, and Lakeside High School.

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