NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Somerlane Place Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Estimated Value: $384,000 - $427,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2024

Last sale price $400,000 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,598/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2024

Excellent opportunity (at an amazing price!) to live in the charming community of Somerlane Place, nestled in the heart of unincorporated Avondale Estates! Inside this light-filled home youCOll find a welcoming entry foyer that leads to the large living room with wood burning fireplace flanked by almost floor-ceiling windows. The centrally-located kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, white appliances with gas cooking, classic subway tile backsplash, accent lighting, and is conveniently located to the large and separate dining room with pretty bay-window. Adjacent to the kitchen youCOll find two separate bonus areas, perfect for a central-home work space, sitting area, or an informal dining area with direct patio access and a stepless-entry from the 2-car garage. Upstairs youCOll find the Primary suite with plentiful windows, a large vanity with excellent storage, a classic white tiled bathroom with tub/shower combo, and an extra-spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a lovely bay-window, a large closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Outside youCOll find, a cozy patio accentuated by a pretty pergola, perfect for gathering with friends or al-fresco dining, and a small low-maintance yard, perfect for easy living! Additional features include: a charming first floor powder room, hardwood flooring and wall-wall carpeting, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room, accent lighting, laundry upstairs near the bedrooms, and a 2-car garage with plenty of storage space. All this, plus just steps from the PATH trail where you can walk to all the excitement of Avondale Estates (one of OpendoorCOs 2023 Best Family-Friendly Cities and consecutive champions of USATodayCOs Best Small Town Beer Scene), bike to Decatur, Atlanta or Stone Mountain and located just a few minutes from Your Dekalb FarmerCOs Market and highways!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie M Gonzalez

Keller Williams Realty License #183159 Listed on: 09/26/2024

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerri Dobo

Keller Williams Realty License #427640

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on upper level

Parking

  • Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Druid Hills Middle School
  • Druid Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Somerlane Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,159

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .10
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Other
  • Total Finished Area2: 1620
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1620
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1620
  • Interior Amenities: Roommate Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Solid Surface Counters
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Side/Rear Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 200
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Walk To Public Transit, Walk To Schools

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills

Green Features

  • GreenWaterConservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4159

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Nov 14, 2024
Sold by
Bailey Madeleine
Bought by
Smith Emily Daggett and Keightley Scott R
Seller's Agent
Valerie M Gonzalez
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kerri Dobo
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$403,547

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,547
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$247,416
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Sublett Carla Anne
Bought by
Marsh Clayton Bunker and Bailey Madeleine
Seller's Agent
Jen Newman
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Charlene Portis
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.61%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2018
Closed on
Jun 20, 2018
Sold by
Morgan Terri
Bought by
Sublett Carla Anne and Sublett Zachary James
Seller's Agent
DOUGLAS SMITH
Drake Realty of GA, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jen Newman
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$254,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-5.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.42%
Original Mortgage
$241,300
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2012
Closed on
Jan 31, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Morgan Terri
Seller's Agent
Steddy Grisham
J Stedman and Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
TERRI MORGAN
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$99,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-28.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.10%
Original Mortgage
$78,571
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2011
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Surface Carol L
Bought by
Davis Karen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,233
Interest Rate
7.46%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Smith Emily Daggett $400,000 --
Marsh Clayton Bunker $380,000 --
Sublett Carla Anne $254,000 --
Morgan Terri $99,000 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $107,886 --
Citimortgage Inc $107,886 --
Davis Karen E $127,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Emily Daggett $250,000
Previous Owner Marsh Clayton Bunker $304,000
Previous Owner Sublett Carla Anne $241,300
Previous Owner Morgan Terri $78,571
Previous Owner Davis Karen E $124,233
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Sold $400,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $400,000 +5.3% $247 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $380,000 +3.0% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2021 08/08/21 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2021 08/03/21 For Sale $369,000 +45.3% $228 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Sold $254,000 -1.9% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2018 05/19/18 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Price Changed $259,000 -2.2% $160 / Sq Ft
04/27/2018 04/27/18 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $164 / Sq Ft
04/15/2018 04/15/18 For Sale $269,900 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Rented $1,095 -29.4% --
11/28/2015 11/28/15 Rented $1,550 0.0% --
11/04/2015 11/04/15 For Rent $1,550 0.0% --
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Sold $99,000 -28.8% $61 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/01/2013 01/01/13 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2012 08/14/12 For Sale $139,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
01/16/2008 01/16/08 Under Contract -- -- --
01/12/2008 01/12/08 For Rent $1,095 -- --
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 $5,504 $169,680 $48,040 $121,640
2024 $4,746 $151,600 $48,040 $103,560
2023 $4,746 $152,720 $48,040 $104,680
2022 $4,380 $136,880 $41,240 $95,640
2021 $5,298 $113,080 $40,000 $73,080
2020 $4,825 $102,320 $40,000 $62,320
2019 $4,794 $101,600 $38,520 $63,080
2018 $2,449 $90,480 $40,000 $50,480
2017 $1,925 $56,280 $25,120 $31,160
2016 $1,878 $56,280 $25,120 $31,160
2014 $1,299 $39,580 $16,300 $23,280
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie M Gonzalez

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Valerie M Gonzalez

    Keller Williams Realty

    (404) 664-5382

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Valerie M Gonzalez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kerri Dobo

    Keller Williams Realty

    (704) 724-8063

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Kerri Dobo
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  • Jen Newman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jen Newman

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 316-5265

    8 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Jen Newman
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  • Charlene Portis

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Charlene Portis

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 405-0938

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Charlene Portis
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    DOUGLAS SMITH

    Drake Realty of GA, Inc.

    (770) 310-0827

    6 Total Sales

    DOUGLAS SMITH
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  • Tracy Minich

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tracy Minich

    RE/MAX Metro Atlanta

    (404) 312-1078

    7 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Tracy Minich
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10385324

Georgia MLS

APN: 18-010-07-084

Georgia DeKalb County Avondale Estates 30002

278 Somerlane Place, Avondale Estates, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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