$399,000
SOLD APR 29, 2016

1553 Congress Cir Atlanta, GA 30338

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,140 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$186 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dunwoody Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of April 2016

Gorgeously Remodeled Brick Ranch! Completely new Kitchen w/quartz counter tops, Ikea cabinets, SS hardware & appliances, top of the line gas range. Beautiful Hardwds newly installed on half of main level. Dining rm open to kitchen & to Living Rm. Separate Family Rm & Large enclosed porch. Refurbished Deck overlooks private backyd. Lrg basement has In-Law Suite w/Living area, Kit, Bedrm, Full Bath & own laundry area. Completely private w/separate entrance & parking pad in back. Storage rm galore in unfinished area of bsmt & workshop. HE HVAC system 3 yrs old & New Roof.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

THE GILMORE GROUP INC

Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter License #243083 Listed on: 03/18/2016

Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter

Last Buyer's Agent

Deesi Phillips

Harry Norman Realtors License #160669

Harry Norman Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37x219x162x123x120
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,140 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Doors

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18 346 02 007

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • $500 Swim or Tennis Fee
  • $600 Initiation Fee
  • Georgetown Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim or tennis dues are optional
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,682

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Living Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2140.00
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee: 500
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Optional
  • Subdivision Complex: Georgetown

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6000
  • Lot: 7
  • Land/Lot: 346
  • Plat Book: 3534
  • Plat Page: 263
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 37x219x162x123x120
  • Parcel Number: 18 346 02 007
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Doors, HVAC, Windows

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 600

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3682.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-346-02-007
  • Close Date: 2016-04-29
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Goggin Suzanne Marie
Bought by
Templeton Sandra Kaye and Goggin Suzanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$213,356
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$513,660

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2016
Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Lucas Benjamin R
Bought by
Goggin Patricia M and Goggin Suzanne Marie
Seller's Agent
THE GILMORE GROUP INC
Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Buyer's Agent
Deesi Phillips
Harry Norman Realtors
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2011
Sold by
Lucas Benjamin R
Bought by
Lucas Benjamin R and Lucas Kristin A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $399,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $319,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $189 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $725,000 +81.7% $196 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Sold $399,000 +2.6% $186 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Sale $389,000 -- $182 / 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 $6,947 $246,280 $80,000 $166,280
2022 $8,889 $215,920 $80,000 $135,920
2021 $7,721 $188,520 $80,000 $108,520
2020 $4,318 $152,040 $80,000 $72,040
2019 $4,351 $156,520 $80,000 $76,520
2018 $3,789 $138,080 $41,360 $96,720
2017 $4,508 $141,640 $41,360 $100,280
2016 $3,612 $125,160 $41,360 $83,800
2014 $3,682 $121,520 $41,360 $80,160
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5661905

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 18-346-02-007