NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 Forrest Lake Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30327

Chastain Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,577,000 - $1,806,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,181 Sq Ft
$323/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2020

Last sale price $1,050,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,919/month

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Heards Ferry Elementary School Rated A
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2020

Exquisite Chastain Park, custom built 5 bdrm 4.5 bath estate on a private +/-.74 acre lot. This home has it all, too much to list. Originally built w/ integrity that stands the test of time, but brought to the highest standards of modern efficiency, elegance & functionality. No detail overlooked, no expense spared on this masterpiece in the heart of one of Atlanta’s premier neighborhoods. The initial to-the-studs renovation, completed in 2000, featured a large vaulted ceiling family room w/skylights & fireplace, adjoining the kitchen to form the heart of the home. Completed in 2018, a massive addition & renovation included: a light-filled chef’s kitchen with expansive quartzite island, custom cabinetry, high end Viking & Sub Zero appliances, & a picture window breakfast nook. Enjoy outdoor entertaining w/ a monumental stone fireplace, dining deck, saltwater pool/jacuzzi & electric pool cover. The new 2nd story consists of a spectacular master suite w/a window-lined study, screened porch, ample closet space & a spa-like bathroom, all designed & built w/the finest materials & craftsmanship - from marble countertops, flooring, & shower, to walnut custom built-ins. Fully renovated terrace level completed in 2017 w/ a media/bonus room, in-law suite, 2nd gas fireplace, pottery studio & tons of storage. Multiple decks overlook fully fenced, extensive shade gardens, walking trails, large gazebo, & a footbridge. New double-paned windows throughout. 3 new high efficiency HVAC systems w/ air purification & a whole house water filtration system. Top rated schools – Heards Ferry/Riverwood. Easy access to I-285, I-75, 400, Northside Hospital, Midtown & plenty of shopping & dining. All w/in walking distance to the amenities of Chastain Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Overbeck

Keller Williams Realty Atl North License #338011 Listed on: 01/16/2020

Keller Williams Realty Atl North

Co-Listed By

Stefanie Venable

Keller Williams Realty Atl North License #347661

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Lazewski

Homesmart Realty Partners License #395880

Homesmart Realty Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54x53x347x74x324
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Landscaped
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,181 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Smart Home
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Air Purifier

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Heards Ferry Elementary School
  • Ridgeview Charter Middle School
  • Riverwood International Charter High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Workshop
  • 110 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Chastain Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17 012000030121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,348

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Great Room, Masonry, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Bath, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Media Room, Office, Other, Great Room - 2 Story, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 5181.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts in Workshop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights, Near Schools, Near Shopping
  • Subdivision Complex: Chastain Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Heards Ferry
  • Middle School: Ridgeview Charter
  • High School: Riverwood International Charter

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7350
  • Deed Book: 51174
  • Deed Page: 81
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 54x53x347x74x324
  • Parcel Number: 17 012000030121
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Building Certifications: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10348.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-0120-0003-012-1
  • Close Date: 2020-07-03
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Heards Ferry
  • High School: Riverwood International Charter
  • Middle School: Ridgeview Charter

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2020
Closed on
Jun 27, 2020
Sold by
Defoor Joseph T
Bought by
Ritzi Steven and Ritzi Christina
Seller's Agent
Janice Overbeck
Keller Williams Realty Atl North
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Lazewski
Homesmart Realty Partners
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-8.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,672,871

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$622,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2012
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Shlanta Paul R
Bought by
Defoor Joseph T and Defoor Cara L
Seller's Agent
CAROL AVERY
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Janice Overbeck
Keller Williams Realty Atl North
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.08%
Original Mortgage
$302,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Garland Benjamin M
Bought by
Shlanta Paul R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ritzi Steven $1,050,000 --
Defoor Joseph T $600,000 --
Shlanta Paul R $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Defoor Joseph T $302,000
Previous Owner Shlanta Paul R $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Sold $1,050,000 -8.7% $203 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $222 / Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2020 05/19/20 Price Changed $1,150,000 -4.2% $222 / Sq Ft
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Price Changed $1,199,999 -4.0% $232 / Sq Ft
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Price Changed $1,250,000 -7.4% $241 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Price Changed $1,350,000 -9.3% $261 / Sq Ft
01/16/2020 01/16/20 For Sale $1,489,000 +148.2% $287 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $600,000 -7.6% $266 / Sq Ft
03/31/2012 03/31/12 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $649,000 -- $287 / 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 $12,587 $759,440 $537,120 $222,320
2023 $12,587 $420,040 $179,920 $240,120
2022 $13,199 $468,080 $179,920 $288,160
2021 $12,996 $420,000 $123,720 $296,280
2020 $10,287 $424,240 $94,680 $329,560
2019 $10,525 $372,000 $114,560 $257,440
2018 $10,348 $363,240 $111,840 $251,400
2017 $6,635 $246,800 $95,200 $151,600
2016 $6,598 $246,800 $95,200 $151,600
2015 $6,619 $246,800 $95,200 $151,600
2014 $6,375 $226,480 $96,480 $130,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janice Overbeck

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Janice Overbeck

    Keller Williams Realty Atl North

    (404) 585-8881

    675 Total Sales

    Janice Overbeck
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  • Stefanie Venable

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Stefanie Venable

    Keller Williams Realty Atl North

    (678) 779-9909

    246 Total Sales

    Stefanie Venable
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  • Kristin Lazewski

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kristin Lazewski

    Homesmart Realty Partners

    (770) 626-6747

    8 Total Sales

    Kristin Lazewski
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    CAROL AVERY

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6667926

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 17-0120-0003-012-1

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30327 Chastain Park

235 Forrest Lake Dr NW, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 235 Forrest Lake Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 since 16 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,672,871, approximately $322 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 235 Forrest Lake Dr NW is a home located in Fulton County with nearby schools including Heards Ferry Elementary School, Ridgeview Charter School, and Riverwood International Charter School.

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