NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2257 Melody Ln Decatur, GA 30032

Estimated Value: $250,372 - $319,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2016

Last sale price $95,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 188% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,724/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near public transit
  • Stone Countertops
  • Deck
  • Great Room
  • 4-minute walk to Barker Bryant Memorial Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

Steps to Buena Vista Lake and 1 mile to Charlie Yates and East Lake Golf Courses, this gem is a perfect first time buyer or investor home. Meticulously maintained, new paint, granite kitchen, refaced cabinets, newer appliances less than 5 years old, and cool retro bath. Great grilling deck and huge park like back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margie Yondorf

Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services License #304680 Listed on: 04/22/2016

Co-Listed By

Mike Terry

Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services License #314801

Last Buyer's Agent

BRAD NEVIN

EXP Realty, LLC. License #309415

EXP Realty, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $439

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x147
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,048 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway Level

Location

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 005 / 06
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 150 06 005

Community Details

Overview

  • Longdale Park Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$439

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Low-Flow Fixtures
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room
  • Square Footage: 1048.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 1
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: Longdale Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dekalb - Other
  • Middle School: Dekalb - Other
  • High School: Dekalb - Other

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot: 005
  • Land/Lot: 150
  • Deed Book: 21712
  • Deed Page: 638
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x147
  • Parcel Number: 15 150 06 005
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 439.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-150-06-005
  • Close Date: 2016-06-17
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Dekalb - Other
  • High School: Dekalb - Other
  • Middle School: Dekalb - Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Joseph Lacell A
Bought by
Morris Abby W
Seller's Agent
Margie Yondorf
Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
BRAD NEVIN
EXP Realty, LLC.
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.9%
Current Estimated Value
$273,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,766
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.31%
Original Mortgage
$90,250
Outstanding Balance
$73,010
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,103

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2009
Sold by
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Fnma
Bought by
Joseph Lacell A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,240
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2009
Sold by
Chase Hm Fin Llc
Bought by
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Fnma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2008
Sold by
Green Mark
Bought by
Bloss Sean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Structured Asset Sec 2006-Nc1
Bought by
Green Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2007
Sold by
Shaffi Arlene
Bought by
Structured Asset Sec 2006-Nc1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Dawson Wayne and Dawson Teresa
Bought by
Shaffi Arlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,300
Interest Rate
9.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1997
Sold by
Mcdonald Selma W
Bought by
Butler Oscar P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Morris Abby W $95,000 --
Joseph Lacell A -- --
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Fnma -- --
Chase Hm Fin Llc $155,020 --
Bloss Sean $87,500 --
Green Mark $70,500 --
Structured Asset Sec 2006-Nc1 $125,900 --
Shaffi Arlene $237,000 --
Va -- --
Countrywide Home Loans Inc $55,920 --
Butler Oscar P $63,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morris Abby W $90,250
Previous Owner Joseph Lacell A $68,240
Previous Owner Bloss Sean $142,100
Previous Owner Shaffi Arlene $213,300
Previous Owner Dawson Wayne $117,000
Previous Owner Dawson Wayne $76,000
Previous Owner Butler Oscar P $63,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $95,000 -4.9% $91 / Sq Ft
04/25/2016 04/25/16 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2016 04/22/16 For Sale $99,900 -- $95 / 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 $2,697 $91,040 $33,800 $57,240
2022 $2,111 $82,960 $16,000 $66,960
2021 $1,645 $62,760 $16,000 $46,760
2020 $1,831 $70,640 $16,000 $54,640
2019 $1,546 $58,480 $16,000 $42,480
2018 $894 $50,000 $16,000 $34,000
2017 $1,091 $37,984 $1,984 $36,000
2016 $710 $22,240 $2,400 $19,840
2014 $447 $14,360 $2,400 $11,960
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5680122

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-150-06-005