$511,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2012

1540 Biddle Ct Atlanta, GA 30338

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Vanderlyn Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2012

Unbelievable 4-Sided Brick DCF Rarely Available! New Dunwoody Listing Won't Last! Top Ranked Vanderlyn School! Renovated & Immaculate! Updated Open Kitchen + Enlarged Breakfast Room w/Walls of Windows Showcasing Spectacular Views! Cozy Study/Bedroom with Custom Shelving & FP! Amazing Vaulted Great Room w/Fireplace, Wet Bar, & French Doors to Upper Deck! Hard-scaped Backyard Paradise w/Pool, Patio, Multiple Decks, & More! Fabulous Finished Basement w/the "Man Cave," for Billards, Rec Room & Entertainment! Workroom & Tons of Storage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Givens

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #263902

Co-Listed By

Miranda Penfield

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International License #330231

Last Buyer's Agent

Carla Sweetwood

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #175185

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,613

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Keeping Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Vanderlyn Elementary School
  • Peachtree Middle School
  • Dunwoody High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / W
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1540BiddleCT

Community Details

Overview

  • Dunwoody Club Forest West Subdivision

Recreation

  • Country Club
  • Community Playground
  • Swim or tennis dues are optional
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Restaurant
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,613

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Keeping Room, Pantry, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room, Loft, Office, Workshop, Other
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room, Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 5000.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Rear Stairs
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Service
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Country Club, Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 50
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Optional
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Dunwoody Club Forest West

Schools

  • Elementary School: Vanderlyn
  • Middle School: Peachtree
  • High School: Dunwoody

Lot Info

  • Lot: 18
  • Land/Lot: 18
  • Plat Book: 10800
  • Plat Page: 104
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: .53
  • Parcel Number: 1540BiddleCT
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5613.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-380-05-020
  • Close Date: 2012-05-31
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Vanderlyn
  • High School: Dunwoody
  • Middle School: Peachtree

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2012
Closed on
May 31, 2012
Sold by
Elmore Sandra Lynn
Bought by
Forgey Anna and Forgey Bryan D
Seller's Agent
Kelly Smith
Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter
Buyer's Agent
Carla Sweetwood
Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta
List Price
$511,000
Sold Price
$511,000
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$940,385

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$429,385
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$408,800
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2002
Sold by
Elmore Thomas and Elmore Sandra
Bought by
Elmore David D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1999
Sold by
Toyomenka America Inc
Bought by
Elmore Sandra and Elmore Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $511,000 --
Warranty Deed $511,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $321,000 New Conventional
Closed $408,800 New Conventional
Closed $25,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $290,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $511,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $511,000 -1.7% $102 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2012 04/10/12 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 For Sale $519,900 +1.7% $104 / Sq Ft
02/03/2012 02/03/12 For Sale $511,000 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $7,845 $261,560 $80,000 $181,560
2022 $7,267 $256,280 $80,000 $176,280
2021 $6,239 $221,120 $80,000 $141,120
2020 $5,671 $194,360 $80,000 $114,360
2019 $5,221 $181,480 $80,000 $101,480
2018 $6,218 $185,360 $80,000 $105,360
2017 $6,093 $185,600 $114,480 $71,120
2016 $5,698 $178,560 $114,480 $64,080
2014 $5,386 $165,000 $114,480 $50,520
Source: Public Records

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5003223

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 18-380-05-020