$509,000
SOLD SEP 28, 2021

2 Melford Place Avondale Estates, GA 30002

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$365 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near schools
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2021

1921 Avondale "Original" Bungalow designed by famed GA female architect, Leila Ross Wilburn! Located in Historic Avondale, this sweet 2 bedroom, 2 bath gem "feels like home" with just one step inside the door. Grand living room greets you w/its original mantle & fireplace. Spacious dining room, perfect for entertaining. Cozy screened-in side porch, perfect for an afternoon sweet tea! Ms. Wilburn loved her screened porches! Freshly-carpeted open concept large living area w/eat in kitchen island. Lots of storage plus, a huge pantry w/original shelving, arched doorway. New stainless appliances. Guest Bedroom & full bath off of the living room. Master en-suite bedroom w/full bath off back of house offers true privacy. Original hardwoods & crown molding throughout. Sep. Laundry Room. Head out back to the cozy "Reader's Nook" guest house! Whether you're looking for a quiet office, "man cave", guest bedroom...whatever! It's finished, light filled & ready for you! The back yard is huge & flat, fully fenced, just needs gate! Amazing location in thriving & growing Avondale. "Santo", new Mexican Restaurant will open soon, just around the corner. Up & coming "Town Green Park", a short hop down the road. Close to AE shops, eateries, breweries! Swim & Tennis Club eligible. Also, eligible for Award-winning Museum School Tier 1 Lottery. Golf carts, too! Close to Emory/CDC, Decatur, Downtown ALT, I-285, !-20.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jen Newman

Keller Williams Realty License #356715 Listed on: 09/01/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jen Newman

Keller Williams Realty License #356715 Listed on: 09/01/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,715

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Druid Hills Middle School
  • Druid Hills High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Avondale Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Swim Team

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,715

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1921
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side, Bungalow/Cottage
  • Financing Type: Conventional 90%
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Swim Team, Walk To Schools

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
  • High School: Druid Hills

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6714.83

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Woods Chesley E
Bought by
Wainscott Grant M and Wainscott Courtney
Seller's Agent
Max Baerman
RE/MAX Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Jen Newman
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.15%
Current Estimated Value
$580,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$275,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$283,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Morris Paula
Bought by
Woods Chesley E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,800
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1999
Sold by
Anderson Ann L
Bought by
Morris Robert and Morris Paula

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,651
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Trotter Cornelia L
Bought by
Anderson Ann L and Schumacher Steven E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 $305,000 --
Deed $223,500 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $407,200 New Conventional
Closed $283,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $188,068 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $178,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $163,651 FHA
Previous Owner $76,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2021 09/28/21 Sold $509,000 +2.0% $365 / Sq Ft
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 For Sale $499,000 +63.6% $358 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $305,000 -6.2% $197 / Sq Ft
08/22/2015 08/22/15 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2015 08/05/15 For Sale $325,000 -- $210 / 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
2023 $7,210 $182,080 $40,800 $141,280
2022 $8,790 $176,480 $39,600 $136,880
2021 $5,817 $155,520 $39,600 $115,920
2020 $5,373 $145,680 $39,600 $106,080
2019 $4,876 $132,680 $39,600 $93,080
2018 $4,672 $145,200 $27,280 $117,920
2017 $4,665 $115,320 $27,280 $88,040
2016 $4,699 $116,640 $27,280 $89,360
2014 $2,217 $50,960 $31,240 $19,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 9043744

Georgia MLS

APN: 15-249-08-002