$460,750
SOLD APR 10, 2024

1859 W Forrest Ave Atlanta, GA 30344

Semmes Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,107 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Sumner Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Are you ready to spring forward into your dream home? Prepare to be dazzled by this true gem in the heart of East Point! Perfectly perched at 1859 W Forrest, this captivating 1938 bungalow is not just a home; it's a gateway to a vibrant, connected lifestyle. And here's the best part: this home qualifies for a $10,000 down payment GRANT! (Buyer must also qualify. Ask Listing Brokerage for info.) Beautifully renovated in 2021, this breathtaking home boasts 3 beds and 2.5 baths spread over a generous 2,107 square feet. Imagine cozy evenings by the fire with a warm cup of tea in hand. The attached 1-car garage offers more than just parking; it's a potential workshop, a DIY haven, or simply a secure spot for your belongings. Just in time for warmer temps, a backyard oasis awaits, complete with a rejuvenating swim spa. Start your day with a refreshing swim or wind down in the evening with a relaxing soak. Indeed, this home has been modernized for hassle-free living, with newer roof, gutters, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, ensuring your focus stays on new adventures and cherished moments. Discover sanctuary in the owner's suite, a tranquil space featuring a double vanity, luxurious walk-in shower, freestanding tub, and a large walk-in closet. Located just minutes from ATL airport, major highways, MARTA, vibrant eateries, local attractions, and entertainment hubs, this home offers not just comfort, but convenience at your doorstep. Don't just imagine your next chapterColive it! Schedule your private tour today and embrace the excitement of homeownership at 1859 W Forrest Ave!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Mcgahey

Intown Focus Realty LLC License #375964 Listed on: 02/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Moen

Keller Williams Realty License #390248

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,642

Year Built

  • Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,107 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Porch

Schools

  • Conley Hills Elementary School
  • Paul D West Middle School
  • Tri Cities High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Semmes Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,642

Year Built

Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: X
  • Section: X
  • Year Built: 1938
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .16
  • Other Sturctures: Gazebo
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2107
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2107
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2107
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Beamed Ceilings, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 218.68

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Conley Hills
  • High School: Tri Cities
  • Middle School: Paul D West
  • Elementary School: Conley Hills
  • Middle School: Paul D West
  • High School: Tri Cities

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: X
  • Lot: X
  • Deed Book: 65099
  • Deed Page: 374
  • Plat Book: X
  • Plat Page: X

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2642

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2024
Closed on
Apr 10, 2024
Sold by
Mcguire Laura
Bought by
Greene Ryan Thomas
Seller's Agent
Erin Mcgahey
Intown Focus Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Moen
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$460,750
Premium/Discount to List
$850
0.18%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$404,909

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$55,841
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.82%
Original Mortgage
$446,927
Outstanding Balance
$441,328
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$36,419

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Jan 6, 2022
Sold by
El Amar Engineering And Construction Inc
Bought by
Mcguire Laura
Seller's Agent
SALAH EID
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Watts
Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$442,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%
Original Mortgage
$376,125
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
El Said Mohamed Mansour
Bought by
El Amar Engineering & Construction
Seller's Agent
Marwan Karaa
RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Mohammad Ali
Keller Williams North Atlanta
List Price
$84,500
Sold Price
$80,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-4.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
226.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2018
Sold by
Ny Sayamoungkhoune
Bought by
Knight Real Estate Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1996
Sold by
Atlanta Mtg Consortium Inc
Bought by
Khoune Ny S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1996
Sold by
Lovett Catherine J
Bought by
Atlanta Mtg Consortium Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1993
Sold by
Atlanta Mtg Consortium Inc
Bought by
Lovett Cahterine J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,750
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1993
Sold by
Penn Michael D
Bought by
Atlanta Mtg Consortium Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,750
Interest Rate
6.99%
Source: Public Records

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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 $460,750 --
Warranty Deed $442,500 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $80,500 --
Foreclosure Deed $40,000 --
Deed $35,000 --
Deed $50,000 --
Deed $50,000 --
Deed $45,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,927 New Conventional
Previous Owner $376,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $49,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2024 04/10/24 Sold $460,750 +0.2% $219 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2024 02/15/24 For Sale $459,900 +3.9% $218 / Sq Ft
01/06/2022 01/06/22 Sold $442,500 -1.7% $210 / Sq Ft
11/26/2021 11/26/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $450,000 +459.0% $214 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $80,500 -4.7% $90 / Sq Ft
07/08/2020 07/08/20 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2020 07/07/20 For Sale $84,500 -- $95 / 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
2025 $2,423 $202,240 $22,800 $179,440
2023 $4,426 $156,800 $39,240 $117,560
2022 $1,794 $68,200 $29,200 $39,000
2021 $1,834 $36,400 $8,600 $27,800
2020 $1,418 $31,720 $7,320 $24,400
2019 $529 $31,160 $7,200 $23,960
2018 $637 $22,560 $4,440 $18,120
2017 $305 $10,440 $3,480 $6,960
2016 $305 $10,440 $3,480 $6,960
2015 $572 $10,440 $3,480 $6,960
2014 $278 $9,080 $3,520 $5,560
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Mcgahey

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Erin Mcgahey

    Intown Focus Realty LLC

    (678) 750-3350

    3 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Erin Mcgahey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Aaron Moen

    Keller Williams Realty

    (678) 326-6130

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Aaron Moen
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    SALAH EID

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • Jesse Watts

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jesse Watts

    Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown

    (678) 237-5310

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Jesse Watts
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  • Marwan Karaa

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marwan Karaa

    RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside

    1 in this area

    254 Total Sales

    Marwan Karaa
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  • Mohammad Ali

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mohammad Ali

    Keller Williams North Atlanta

    (678) 667-6705

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Mohammad Ali
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10254282

Georgia MLS

APN: 14-0165-0003-047-0

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30344 Semmes Park

1859 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 1859 W Forrest Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344 and is currently priced at $460,750, approximately $218 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1859 W Forrest Ave is a home located in Fulton County with nearby schools including Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School, Paul D. West Middle School, and Tri-Cities High School.

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