NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Alberta Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30305

Buckhead Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $883,000 - $962,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,541 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2019

Last sale price $692,000 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,650/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Carriage House
  • Wooded Lot
  • Smith Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2019

A classic not to be missed. Charming rare 4 bedroom 3 full bath home located in Buckhead Forest. Superb location with sought after schools including Sarah Smith elementary. Separate cottage/garage on the property that may be used for cars, play vehicles or renovated into a guest home. Lot is very deep and spacious for creative thinkers. Newer cement siding and roof on both dwellings. Private entry gate. Move right in and make it your own. This one will not last. Be sure to act fast.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Bowers

HomeSmart License #278956 Listed on: 02/18/2019

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Louise Morgan

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #371866

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,102

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,541 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Computer Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Boathouse
  • Courtyard
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Sarah Rawson Smith Elementary School
  • Willis A. Sutton Middle School
  • North Atlanta High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Buckhead Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17 009800020310

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,102

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Family Room, Library, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2541.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Boat House, Carriage House, Garage(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Level Driveway, Storage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: Buckhead Forest

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sarah Rawson Smith
  • Middle School: Willis A. Sutton
  • High School: North Atlanta

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5705
  • Lot: 17
  • Land/Lot: 98
  • Plat Book: 21
  • Plat Page: 11
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 17 009800020310
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7102.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-0098-0002-031-0
  • Close Date: 2019-04-09
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Sarah Rawson Smith
  • High School: North Atlanta
  • Middle School: Willis A. Sutton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2019
Closed on
Apr 9, 2019
Sold by
Lyerla Shelia D
Bought by
Schifter Emily Evans and Schifter Adam D
Seller's Agent
Cindy Bowers
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Louise Morgan
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$692,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-5.85%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$924,407

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$232,407
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%
Original Mortgage
$588,200
Outstanding Balance
$519,237
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$474,159

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2019
Sold by
Mathison Terry Earl
Bought by
Lyerla Shelia D and Lyerla Christopher J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2016
Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Wilson Natalie
Bought by
Mathison Terry E
Seller's Agent
Erika A Eaton
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Buyer's Agent
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Rex Bowman
Bought by
Wilson Natalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2008
Sold by
Wilson Natalie W
Bought by
Wilson Rex B and Wilson Natalie W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,472
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2002
Sold by
Wiken Danielle B
Bought by
Wilson Natalie W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1998
Sold by
Watker Mildred B
Bought by
Silver Brendan T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Schifter Emily Evans $692,000 --
Lyerla Shelia D -- --
Mathison Terry E $600,000 --
Wilson Natalie -- --
Wilson Natalie -- --
Wilson Rex B -- --
Wilson Natalie W $360,000 --
Silver Brendan T $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schifter Emily Evans $588,200
Previous Owner Mathison Terry E $122,000
Previous Owner Mathison Terry E $417,000
Previous Owner Wilson Natalie $200,000
Previous Owner Wilson Rex B $203,472
Previous Owner Wilson Natalie W $150,000
Previous Owner Wilson Natalie W $275,000
Previous Owner Wiken Danielle B $66,800
Previous Owner Silver Brendan T $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Sold $692,000 -1.1% $272 / Sq Ft
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Price Changed $699,900 -4.8% $275 / Sq Ft
02/18/2019 02/18/19 For Sale $735,000 +22.5% $289 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Sold $600,000 -7.7% $248 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2016 03/16/16 For Sale $650,000 -- $269 / 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
2025 $7,464 $290,760 $160,920 $129,840
2023 $13,005 $314,120 $160,920 $153,200
2022 $8,705 $276,320 $134,680 $141,640
2021 $8,428 $268,280 $130,760 $137,520
2020 $8,637 $276,800 $185,280 $91,520
2019 $490 $247,600 $89,520 $158,080
2018 $6,808 $348,000 $89,520 $258,480
2017 $7,102 $164,440 $62,600 $101,840
2016 $6,873 $158,720 $62,600 $96,120
2015 $6,072 $158,720 $62,600 $96,120
2014 $5,324 $146,320 $57,720 $88,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Cindy Bowers

    HomeSmart

    (678) 908-0441

    33 Total Sales

    Cindy Bowers
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Louise Morgan

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • Erika A Eaton

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Erika A Eaton

    Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

    (404) 246-9330

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Erika A Eaton
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    NON-MLS NMLS

    Non FMLS Member

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6507120

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 17-0098-0002-031-0

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30305 Buckhead Forest

281 Alberta Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

This home is located at 281 Alberta Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 since 18 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $924,407, approximately $363 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 281 Alberta Dr NE is a home located in Fulton County with nearby schools including Smith Elementary School, Sutton Middle School, and North Atlanta High School.

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