NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 S Howard St SE Atlanta, GA 30317

East Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $326,000 - $642,430

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,434 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2025

Last sale price $320,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,459/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Porch
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2025

WOW! A Price Improvement! Opportunity knocks in this sought-after neighborhood. Transform this 4BR/2BA home with a nice, deep lot. It's time to make this "diamond in the rough" shine again!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristy Pennington

Realty Associates of Atlanta License #107556 Listed on: 10/21/2024

Realty Associates of Atlanta

Last Buyer's Agent

Dee sullivan

America's Realty, Inc. License #241018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,177

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,434 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • City Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on upper level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Pad

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School
  • Mcnair Middle School
  • Mcnair High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 23 / 6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,177

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 04
  • Year Built: 1946
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage, Ranch
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Lot Size Acres: .23
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1434
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1434
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1434
  • Interior Amenities: Master On Main Level, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Price Per Square Foot: 223.152

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Pad
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ronald E McNair
  • High School: Mcnair
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Mcnair
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Ronald E McNair
  • Middle School: Mcnair
  • High School: Mcnair

Lot Info

  • Lot: 23
  • Deed Book: 29886
  • Deed Page: 113

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3177

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Edwards James Arthur
Bought by
Gen1 Llc
Seller's Agent
Kristy Pennington
Realty Associates of Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Dee sullivan
America's Realty, Inc.
List Price
$370,700
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,700
-13.68%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$406,108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,108
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.00%
Original Mortgage
$442,400
Outstanding Balance
$370,749
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$20,316

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Reynolds Ethelin Edwards
Bought by
Reynolds Ethelin Edwards and Edwards James Arthur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2019
Sold by
Edwards James Arthur
Bought by
Reynolds Ethelin Edwards
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
Gen1 Llc $320,000 --
Reynolds Ethelin Edwards -- --
Reynolds Ethelin Edwards -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gen1 Llc $442,400
Previous Owner Reynolds Ethelin Edwards $100,000
Previous Owner James Edward $98,558
Previous Owner Edwards James A $93,525
Previous Owner Edwards James A $59,793
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Sold $320,000 -8.5% $223 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $349,700 -5.7% $244 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $370,700 0.0% $259 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2024 10/21/24 For Sale $370,700 -- $259 / 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
2024 $3,778 $122,560 $58,600 $63,960
2023 $3,778 $123,680 $58,600 $65,080
2022 $2,984 $90,240 $40,000 $50,240
2021 $4,069 $85,120 $40,000 $45,120
2020 $3,530 $72,840 $40,000 $32,840
2019 $889 $73,960 $12,000 $61,960
2018 $764 $65,440 $12,000 $53,440
2017 $919 $60,400 $12,000 $48,400
2016 $686 $45,760 $12,000 $33,760
2014 $533 $34,120 $12,000 $22,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristy Pennington

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kristy Pennington

    Realty Associates of Atlanta

    (404) 597-3080

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Kristy Pennington
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  • Dee sullivan

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Dee sullivan

    America's Realty, Inc.

    (770) 256-5254

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Dee sullivan
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10399608

Georgia MLS

APN: 15-179-06-023

Georgia DeKalb County Atlanta 30317 East Lake

261 S Howard St SE, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 261 S Howard St SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 since 21 October 2024 and is currently estimated at $406,108, approximately $283 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 261 S Howard St SE is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including McNair Middle School, McNair High School, and Ivy Preparatory Academy School.

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