NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 Covington Rd Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Estimated Value: $603,000 - $650,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 15, 2017

Last sale price $279,900 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,990 / mo

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2017

LARGER MASTER UP with private balcony. UPGRADED KITCHEN! BATHROOMS on each floor.Home located on TOTALLY PRIVATE FENCED .52 acres (2 lots) in AVONDALE ESTATES! Premium location! Join the Avondale Estates Swim and Tennis Club! Residents enjoy the ability to walk to the Avondale Estates setting of SHOPS, BARBER SHOP, RESTAURANTS and THEATER. Avondale offers local fire and police services close by. Two miles from downtown Decatur. Quick access to downtown Atlanta and highways!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Cox

REMAX Around Atlanta License #121593 Listed on: 04/24/2017

REMAX Around Atlanta

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Cox

REMAX Around Atlanta License #121593 Listed on: 04/24/2017

REMAX Around Atlanta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Great Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Parking

  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway Level

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 78 / 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 249 10 078

Community Details

Overview

  • Avondale Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,117

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Glass Doors
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Solid Surface Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story
  • Dining Room Features: Dining L
  • Square Footage: 1752.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Pool, Public Transportation, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: Avondale Estates

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot: 78
  • Section G M D: 00
  • Plat Book: 00
  • Plat Page: 00
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Lot Dimensions: .52
  • Parcel Number: 15 249 10 078
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4117.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$617,231

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pat Cox
REMAX Around Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Pat Cox
REMAX Around Atlanta
List Price
$324,000
Sold Price
$279,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,100
-13.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%
Original Mortgage
$204,900
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2011
Closed on
Jun 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steddy Grisham
J Stedman and Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Pat Cox
REMAX Around Atlanta
List Price
$171,500
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$56,500
-32.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.87%
Original Mortgage
$147,086
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,900
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$279,900 --
$115,000 --
$249,573 --
$249,573 --
$260,000 --
$175,000 --
$159,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $204,900
Previous Owner $147,086
Previous Owner $234,000
Previous Owner $175,000
Previous Owner $151,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Sold $279,900 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
08/29/2017 08/29/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Price Changed $279,900 -6.4% $160 / Sq Ft
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Price Changed $298,900 -3.4% $171 / Sq Ft
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Price Changed $309,500 -4.5% $177 / Sq Ft
04/24/2017 04/24/17 For Sale $324,000 +181.7% $185 / Sq Ft
06/18/2012 06/18/12 Sold $115,000 -32.9% $66 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2011 12/09/11 For Sale $171,500 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

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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 $7,904 $228,000 $59,400 $168,600
2024 $6,975 $197,680 $59,400 $138,280
2023 $6,975 $174,240 $37,080 $137,160
2022 $6,470 $173,120 $36,000 $137,120
2021 $5,037 $130,000 $35,640 $94,360
2020 $5,535 $148,400 $36,000 $112,400
2019 $4,439 $138,280 $35,640 $102,640
2018 $3,236 $111,727 $20,435 $91,292
2017 $4,116 $108,880 $24,560 $84,320
2016 $4,117 $108,880 $24,560 $84,320
2014 $2,012 $45,880 $28,080 $17,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pat Cox

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Pat Cox

    RE/MAX

    (770) 475-8899

    3 Total Sales

    Pat Cox
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  • Steddy Grisham

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Steddy Grisham

    J Stedman and Associates, Inc.

    (770) 962-4400

    9 Total Sales

    Steddy Grisham
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5838707

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-249-10-078

Georgia DeKalb County Avondale Estates 30002

28 Covington Rd, Avondale Estates, GA

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