NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Rumson Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305

Garden Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,286,000 - $1,867,977

6 Beds
6 Baths
2,856 Sq Ft
$577/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 06, 2024

Last sale price $1,725,000 $604 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,072/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Second Kitchen
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • North Atlanta High School Rated A
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Garden Hills Park

About This Home

As of February 2024

228 Rumson Road is a Garden Hills Treasure! Located on one of the most sought-after streets in Garden Hills, this 1926 home epitomizes the charm of old Atlanta with upgrades for the modern family. The light filled, open floorplan boasts a formal living room, dining room, family room, half bath and a gourmet eat-in kitchen with a gas fireplace and stainless-steel appliances, walk-in pantry and mudroom. Apartment-Style Guest House with 1 Bedroom, Full Bathroom, and Kitchen - wonderful additional space, included in main house bed/bath count! The primary suite on the main level includes his and her closets, a large bathroom, and a separate office/nursery space. As you head upstairs, you will find four spacious bedrooms with two large Jack and Jill bathrooms and ample closet space, ideal for a growing family. The finished basement with an additional half bath creates the perfect spot for an exercise room or play area. Entering the gated flat back yard, you will find a separate screened porch with wood burning fireplace, a putting green and a beautiful brick patio for outdoor dining. This private, beautifully landscaped oasis is ideal for entertaining or family gatherings. The separate two car garage with full guest house is a rare find in Garden Hills. Guest House offers full apartment-style living with one bedroom, full bathroom, and kitchen. Just steps from this outstanding family home, walkable Buckhead awaits with shopping, dining, Farmers Market, playgrounds, swimming, schools (Christ the King School, Atlanta International School, and Garden Hills Elementary) and so much more! This Buckhead gem won’t last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Kolker

Beacham and Company License #171292 Listed on: 09/21/2023

Beacham and Company

Co-Listed By

Jo Ellyn Bass

Beacham and Company License #353813

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine M Olmstead

HOME Real Estate, LLC License #171123

HOME Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x172x68x165
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Shutters
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Garden Hills Elementary School
  • Willis A. Sutton Middle School
  • North Atlanta High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17 010000030042

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Garden Hills Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,027

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Legal Description: 166B
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Keeping Room, Living Room, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Living Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Shutters, Skylight(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Subdivision Complex: Garden Hills

Schools

  • Elementary School: Garden Hills
  • Middle School: Willis A. Sutton
  • High School: North Atlanta

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2603
  • Deed Book: 30559
  • Deed Page: 15
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x172x68x165
  • Parcel Number: 17 010000030042
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16027.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-0100-0003-004-2
  • Close Date: 2024-02-06
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Garden Hills
  • High School: North Atlanta
  • Middle School: Willis A. Sutton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2023
Closed on
Feb 6, 2024
Sold by
Galvin William J
Bought by
Farrell Thomas Fx and Polansky Deklah
Seller's Agent
Jan Kolker
Beacham and Company
Buyer's Agent
Katherine M Olmstead
HOME Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-4.11%
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$1,646,744

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$78,256
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,207,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,188,691
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$552,761

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Bergwall Timohty L and Bergwall Deborah B
Bought by
Galvin William J and Galvin Katherine J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1997
Sold by
Jones Christopher N and Jones Lucinda
Bought by
Bergwall Timothy L and Bergwall Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1994
Sold by
Lloyd Christopher Cather
Bought by
Jones Christopher N Luci

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
6.37%
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Farrell Thomas Fx $1,725,000 --
Galvin William J $630,000 --
Bergwall Timothy L $400,000 --
Jones Christopher N Luci $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Farrell Thomas Fx $1,207,500
Previous Owner Galvin William J $380,000
Previous Owner Galvin William J $100,000
Previous Owner Calvin William J $410,000
Previous Owner Galvin William J $95,000
Previous Owner Galvin William J $410,000
Previous Owner Galvin William J $400,000
Previous Owner Bergwall Timothy L $50,000
Previous Owner Bergwall Timothy L $320,000
Previous Owner Jones Christopher N Luci $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/06/2024 02/06/24 Sold $1,725,000 -4.1% $604 / Sq Ft
12/28/2023 12/28/23 For Sale $1,799,000 0.0% $630 / Sq Ft
12/27/2023 12/27/23 For Sale $1,799,000 +4.3% $630 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Off Market $1,725,000 -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Price Changed $1,799,000 -2.8% $630 / Sq Ft
09/21/2023 09/21/23 For Sale $1,849,900 -- $648 / 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
2025 $12,671 $686,440 $193,880 $492,560
2023 $12,671 $438,280 $166,600 $271,680
2022 $16,027 $438,280 $166,600 $271,680
2021 $14,277 $379,080 $71,120 $307,960
2020 $13,949 $379,080 $71,120 $307,960
2019 $489 $379,080 $71,120 $307,960
2018 $20,232 $517,160 $76,960 $440,200
2017 $14,648 $367,960 $102,960 $265,000
2016 $13,783 $367,960 $102,960 $265,000
2015 $11,561 $300,000 $91,760 $208,240
2014 $12,001 $300,000 $91,760 $208,240
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jan Kolker

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jan Kolker

    Beacham and Company

    (404) 202-1671

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Jo Ellyn Bass

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Jo Ellyn Bass

    Beacham and Company

    (404) 386-0244

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • Katherine M Olmstead

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Katherine M Olmstead

    HOME Real Estate, LLC

    (404) 550-5203

    4 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7279023

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 17-0100-0003-004-2

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30305 Garden Hills

228 Rumson Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 228 Rumson Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 since 21 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,646,744, approximately $576 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 228 Rumson Rd NE is a home located in Fulton County with nearby schools including Garden Hills Elementary School, Sutton Middle School, and North Atlanta High School.

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