NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 S Columbia Dr Decatur, GA 30030

Winnona Park Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,187,000 - $1,361,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$435/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2016

Last sale price $705,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,973/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Winnona Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Outdoor Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2016

Gorgeous new-construction home in City of Decatur with superb open floor plan, distinctive architectural details, and upgraded finishes. Huge kitchen with center island and tons of style; extra-large screened porch with fireplace; 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths; fantastic natural light throughout. Front porch + screened porch + rear deck; rare attached garage + parking pad & turnaround; generous fenced yard; impressive landscaping with irrigation. Stroll to Winnona Park school and park, and the restaurants, coffee shops, concerts and festivals of downtown Decatur!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Wallace

Keller Knapp License #315896 Listed on: 06/29/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Tonya Marlatt

HomeSmart License #254387

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,766

Year Built

  • Built in 2016 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 150 x 68 x149
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Permeable Paving
  • Private Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,866 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Location

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

Schools

  • Winnona Park/Talley Street Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 234 07 086

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Winnona Park Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,766

Year Built

Built in 2016 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low-Flow Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Loft
  • Square Footage: 2866.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Permeable Paving

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Level Driveway, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Winnona Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
  • High School: Decatur

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot: 5
  • Land/Lot: 234
  • Plat Book: 10
  • Plat Page: 59
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 x 150 x 68 x149
  • Parcel Number: 15 234 07 086
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1766.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-234-07-086
  • Close Date: 2016-12-13
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2016
Closed on
Dec 13, 2016
Sold by
Ingenuity L
Bought by
Caplinger John N and Pollidore Diana Lee
Seller's Agent
Chip Wallace
Keller Knapp
Buyer's Agent
Tonya Marlatt
HomeSmart
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.4%
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$1,245,546

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$540,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$599,250
Outstanding Balance
$500,953
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$648,733
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
Caplinger John N $705,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Caplinger John N $599,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2016 12/13/16 Sold $705,000 -1.4% $246 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 For Sale $715,000 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
08/04/2016 08/04/16 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Price Changed $715,000 -2.7% $249 / Sq Ft
07/24/2016 07/24/16 Price Changed $734,900 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Sale $735,000 -- $256 / 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 $10 $419,680 $147,240 $272,440
2022 $16,284 $359,400 $146,880 $212,520
2021 $17,786 $359,760 $61,800 $297,960
2020 $14,447 $319,160 $61,800 $257,360
2019 $14,316 $332,280 $61,800 $270,480
2018 $2,950 $304,280 $61,800 $242,480
2017 $12,885 $281,980 $56,700 $225,280
2016 $3,657 $275,280 $35,120 $240,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chip Wallace

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Chip Wallace

    Keller Knapp

    (678) 429-9731

    3 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Chip Wallace
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  • Tonya Marlatt

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tonya Marlatt

    HomeSmart

    (404) 518-8787

    38 Total Sales

    Tonya Marlatt
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5713619

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-234-07-086

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Winnona Park Historic District

259 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 259 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 since 29 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,245,546, approximately $434 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 259 S Columbia Dr is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Winnona Park Elementary School, Talley Street Elementary School, and Beacon Hill Middle School.

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