NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Lantern Wood Dr Scottdale, GA 30079

Estimated Value: $319,000 - $327,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2025

Last sale price $325,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,240/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully renovated townhome, where contemporary style meets quiet comfort. With 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this move-in ready gem offers everything you need for easy, modern living. Step inside to find an open-concept main floor, featuring a sleek, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and plenty of cabinet space. The cozy living area seamlessly flows into a dining space perfect for entertaining or relaxing, with large, glass doors that flood the space with natural light. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own updated en-suite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath, complete with a dual vanity and a spacious shower. A convenient half-bath on the main level is perfect for guests, while the attached one-car garage provides secure parking and extra storage space. This townhome is located in a friendly neighborhood with easy access to I-285, DeKalb Farmer's Market, and Decatur, making it the ideal blend of comfort, style, and convenience. DonCOt miss your chance to own this stunning, move-in-ready home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Murphy

Homestead Realtors, LLC License #383166 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sonya Richey

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners License #410681

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,655

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Open Lot

HOA Fees

  • $157 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Mclendon Elementary School
  • Druid Hills Middle School
  • Druid Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, pest control
  • Lantern Ridge Subdivision

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,655

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$157 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick Front
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .02
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse
  • Structure Type: Other
  • Total Finished Area2: 1560
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1560
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Roommate Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
  • Price Per Square Foot: 208.333

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Parking Pad
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 1880
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 30515
  • Deed Page: 670

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3655

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Ogden Valerie A
Bought by
Richey John and Richey Sonya
Seller's Agent
Robert Murphy
Homestead Realtors, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sonya Richey
Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.96%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$321,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,176
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.93%
Original Mortgage
$276,250
Outstanding Balance
$275,521
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,720

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2022
Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Tamru Gedion D
Bought by
Ogden Valerie A and Botha Le Roy
Seller's Agent
Dan Bump
Virtual Properties Realty.Net
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Murphy
Bolst, Inc.
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$290,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2018
Closed on
Jan 31, 2018
Sold by
Okamoto Ayako
Bought by
Tamru Gedion D
Seller's Agent
Carmel Joseph
Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Buyer's Agent
Dan Bump
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List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$166,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
7.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.11%
Original Mortgage
$162,993
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
Yamagiwa Ayako
Bought by
Okamoto Ayako

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Mccar Dev Corp
Bought by
Yamagiwa Ayako

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
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
Richey John $325,000 --
Ogden Valerie A $290,000 --
Tamru Gedion D $166,000 --
Okamoto Ayako -- --
Yamagiwa Ayako $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richey John $276,250
Previous Owner Ogden Valerie A $261,000
Previous Owner Tamru Gedion D $158,500
Previous Owner Tamru Gedion D $162,993
Previous Owner Yamagiwa Ayako $39,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $325,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Price Changed $325,000 -3.0% $208 / Sq Ft
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $334,900 +15.5% $215 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $290,000 0.0% $186 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2022 07/04/22 For Sale $290,000 +74.7% $186 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $166,000 +7.2% $106 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Sale $154,900 -- $99 / 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
2023 $3,655 $113,160 $20,000 $93,160
2022 $2,805 $90,920 $12,800 $78,120
2021 $2,407 $73,680 $12,800 $60,880
2020 $2,082 $69,680 $12,800 $56,880
2019 $1,981 $66,000 $12,800 $53,200
2018 $1,781 $66,000 $12,800 $53,200
2017 $1,830 $57,080 $12,800 $44,280
2016 $1,775 $56,400 $10,040 $46,360
2014 $2,297 $43,800 $10,040 $33,760
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robert Murphy

    Homestead Realtors, LLC

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sonya Richey

    Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dan Bump

    Virtual Properties Realty.NET

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lauren Murphy

    Bolst, Inc.

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Carmel Joseph

    Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10448924

Georgia MLS

APN: 18-045-16-021

Georgia DeKalb County Scottdale 30079

438 Lantern Wood Dr, Scottdale, GA

This home is located at 438 Lantern Wood Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079 since 29 January 2025 and is currently estimated at $322,493, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 438 Lantern Wood Dr 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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