$120,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2015

3261 Covington Hwy Avondale Estates, GA 30002

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,280 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$94 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of November 2016

Charming Untouched Bungalow. Estate Owned. Inviting 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Unfinished Basement. Lots of Details from the 1940's- '50's. Real Plaster Walls, Hardwood Floors, Arched doorways and Trim. Great Room w/ Fireplace, Separate Den and Formal Dining Room. Galley Kitchen with Laundry Area. Rocking Chair Screened Front Porch. 1 Car Carport / Garage in back. Huge Workshop/Storage Building w/ Electricity. Level Private Lot. Near Kensington MARTA station and walking distance of Downtown Avondale Estates. Sold "As-Is" with no Seller's Property Disclosure.,

Last Agent to Sell the Property

H. David Emmons

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #15539 Listed on: 08/19/2014

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Girvan

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #203398

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Laminate Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway Level

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Outbuilding

Community Details

  • Avondale Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3261CovingtonHWY

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Laminate Counters, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Great Room - 1 Story
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1280.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 1
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Level Driveway, Storage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Subdivision Complex: Avondale Estates

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land/Lot: 250
  • Deed Book: 5067
  • Deed Page: 780
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Parcel Number: 3261CovingtonHWY
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3433.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-250-03-029
  • Close Date: 2015-03-12
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Durham Lisa M
Bought by
Clark Shalin
Seller's Agent
Paula Girvan
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
AUBREY TYSON
Virtual Properties Realty.Net, LLC.
List Price
$247,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.86%
Current Estimated Value
$424,681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
3.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2014
Closed on
Mar 12, 2015
Sold by
Parker Lola Allene Estate
Bought by
Durram Lisa M and Clark Karen E
Seller's Agent
H. David Emmons
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Buyer's Agent
Paula Girvan
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-24.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.28%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $700,000 New Conventional
Closed $188,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $90,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $235,000 -4.9% $184 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2016 07/15/16 For Sale $247,000 +105.8% $193 / Sq Ft
03/12/2015 03/12/15 Sold $120,000 -25.0% $94 / Sq Ft
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2014 08/19/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $125 / 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 $6,317 $186,080 $48,600 $137,480
2022 $6,933 $187,160 $46,800 $140,360
2021 $6,262 $167,240 $46,800 $120,440
2020 $4,247 $109,200 $22,520 $86,680
2019 $4,166 $109,200 $22,520 $86,680
2018 $4,237 $120,160 $22,520 $97,640
2017 $4,867 $93,984 $21,784 $72,200
2016 $2,765 $47,996 $11,556 $36,440
2014 $3,433 $61,120 $25,760 $35,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paula Girvan

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Paula Girvan

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 217-0212

    82 Total Sales

    Paula Girvan
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  • AUBREY TYSON

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    AUBREY TYSON

    Virtual Properties Realty

    (770) 330-3917

    28 Total Sales

    AUBREY TYSON
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  • H. David Emmons

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    H. David Emmons

    Virtual Properties Realty

    (770) 652-3850

    17 Total Sales

    H. David Emmons
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5333759

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-250-03-029

Georgia DeKalb County Avondale Estates 30002

3261 Covington Hwy, Avondale Estates, GA

This home is located at 3261 Covington Hwy, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 and is currently priced at $120,000, approximately $93 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 3261 Covington Hwy is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Avondale Elementary School, Druid Hills Middle School, and Druid Hills High School.

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