NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 E Lake Dr Decatur, GA 30030

Kirkwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $665,604 - $841,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,714 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2012

Last sale price $265,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 182% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,138/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oakhurst Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level

About This Home

As of October 2012

Adorable bungalow in everyone's favorite neighborhood. Such a delight inside! Hardwood floors, really high ceilings, superb woodwork and period details. Newer kitchen, half bath added, newer systems. Generous room sizes. Mud room from the kitchen w/washer/dryer. Detached garage, cute backyard. This house oooozes adorable. Covered front porch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KATE G BURKE

Dorsey Alston Realtors License #251327 Listed on: 08/01/2012

Dorsey Alston Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Meghan Byrne

Virtual Properties Realty.Net, LLC. License #270229

Virtual Properties Realty.Net, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,276

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,714 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Location

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

Schools

  • Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Front Porch
  • Level Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 229ELakeDR

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Oakhurst Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,534

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Partial
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other, Laminate Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1714.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel Number: 229ELakeDR
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3534.00
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2018
Sold by
Byrne Meghan
Bought by
Mellars Michael David
Current Estimated Value
$747,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,500
Outstanding Balance
$317,826
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$430,075

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2012
Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Sibley James M
Bought by
Byrne Meghan and Decastro Vincent
Seller's Agent
KATE G BURKE
Dorsey Alston Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Meghan Byrne
Virtual Properties Realty.Net, LLC.
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.04%
Original Mortgage
$255,725
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2003
Sold by
Jones Minnie O
Bought by
Sibley James M and Sibley Ashley H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mellars Michael David $490,000 --
Byrne Meghan $265,000 --
Sibley James M $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mellars Michael David $367,500
Closed Mellars Michael David $98,000
Previous Owner Byrne Meghan $255,725
Previous Owner Sibley James M $164,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2012 10/18/12 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $155 / Sq Ft
09/18/2012 09/18/12 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2012 08/01/12 For Sale $275,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $2,954 $253,040 $99,120 $153,920
2024 $2,362 $235,240 $99,120 $136,120
2023 $2,362 $223,360 $99,120 $124,240
2022 $10,837 $193,640 $96,000 $97,640
2021 $18,428 $185,640 $28,000 $157,640
2020 $9,083 $172,280 $28,000 $144,280
2019 $8,522 $158,640 $28,000 $130,640
2018 $4,922 $144,120 $28,000 $116,120
2017 $6,048 $113,080 $28,000 $85,080
2016 $3,815 $113,080 $28,000 $85,080
2014 $985 $101,760 $28,000 $73,760
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KATE G BURKE

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    KATE G BURKE

    Dorsey Alston Realtors

    (404) 441-5283

    3 Total Sales

    KATE G BURKE
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  • Meghan Byrne

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Meghan Byrne

    Virtual Properties Realty

    (404) 444-4030

    6 Total Sales

    Meghan Byrne
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5048713

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-212-01-018

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Kirkwood

229 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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