NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2539 Forrest Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30318

Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $381,533 - $423,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$384/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2023

Last sale price $397,500 $375 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,404/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • No HOA
  • North Atlanta High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of September 2023

Picture perfect and recently renovated home in the Upper Westside community of Riverside! If you are looking for move-in-ready and a home to entertain both family and friends in - this is the one! The open concept floorplan offers a family room, updated kitchen with granite counters and beautiful tile backsplash, and a breakfast/dining area. The master bedroom has a large, walk-in-closet and a renovated bathroom with an oversized shower with ceramic tiled floors and walls. The secondary bedroom offers a large, walk-in-closet and has access to the completely updated full bathroom. Wait until you see the back yard - this is where you'll spend time hanging with friends! It offers a large back deck leading to a stone patio with a built-in-firepit. There's so much room in this private, level and completely fenced yard! AND - the entire roof has just been replaced including the trusses, decking, shingles and new gutters! Some additional upgrades and features include a front porch, updated lighting throughout, freshly painted interior/exterior, new LVT flooring & a large driveway with plenty of parking. Amazing location close to Downtown, Midtown, Truist Park and easy access to the interstate. This home is loaded with character and with all these updates along with the setting, this is honestly a RARE find!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Ovbey

RE/MAX Town & Country License #175523 Listed on: 08/25/2023

RE/MAX Town & Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Wink

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners License #424312

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • Parking Pad

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Bolton Elementary School
  • Sutton Middle School
  • North Atlanta High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / K

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,807

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage, Ranch
  • Co List Office: RMPP01
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .22
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1060
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Interior Amenities: Pulldown Attic Stairs, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bolton
  • High School: North Atlanta
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Sutton
  • Middle School Bus: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 253
  • Lot: 4

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2807

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Hamilton Kristen
Bought by
Barry Jessica and Rohs Grayson
Seller's Agent
Michael Ovbey
RE/MAX Town & Country
Buyer's Agent
Larry Wink
Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$397,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.62%
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
$406,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,133
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$311,200
Outstanding Balance
$304,600
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,033

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2016
Closed on
Jul 12, 2016
Sold by
Esg Properties Llc
Bought by
Hamilton Kristen
Seller's Agent
ZERINA SERULLE
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Sara Witt
Renee Kunkler Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$223,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Bartlett Amy Jo
Bought by
Esg Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2007
Sold by
Rps Development Inc
Bought by
Bartlett Amy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$31,500
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Oneal James L
Bought by
Rps Dev Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
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
Barry Jessica $397,500 --
Hamilton Kristen $223,000 --
Esg Properties Llc $151,500 --
Bartlett Amy J $210,000 --
Rps Dev Inc $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barry Jessica $311,200
Previous Owner Bartlett Amy J $31,500
Previous Owner Rps Dev Inc $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Sold $397,500 -0.6% $375 / Sq Ft
08/28/2023 08/28/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Sale $400,000 +79.4% $377 / Sq Ft
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Sold $223,000 +1.4% $223 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 For Sale $219,900 -- $220 / 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
2025 $3,307 $158,840 $50,480 $108,360
2023 $5,251 $126,840 $50,880 $75,960
2022 $2,807 $138,040 $50,880 $87,160
2021 $2,265 $115,200 $56,320 $58,880
2020 $2,229 $113,800 $55,640 $58,160
2019 $497 $97,360 $34,560 $62,800
2018 $2,112 $84,560 $25,760 $58,800
2017 $1,460 $62,600 $14,280 $48,320
2016 $1,334 $62,600 $14,280 $48,320
2015 $1,855 $62,600 $14,280 $48,320
2014 $755 $45,560 $8,000 $37,560
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Ovbey

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Ovbey

    RE/MAX

    (770) 778-6182

    1 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Michael Ovbey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Larry Wink

    Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

    (770) 765-0005

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Larry Wink
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    ZERINA SERULLE

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • Sara Witt

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sara Witt

    Renee Kunkler Realty

    (770) 362-4129

    89 Total Sales

    Sara Witt
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20143250

Georgia MLS

APN: 17-0253-0008-045-5

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30318 Riverside

2539 Forrest Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

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