NOT LISTED FOR SALE

439 Melrose Ave Decatur, GA 30030

Adair Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $624,492 - $793,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,676 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2018

Last sale price $495,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,213/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Westchester Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2018

Superb location - a nature lover's dream with an easy stroll to downtown Decatur's restaurants and shops! Living rm w/working frplc, build-in bookshelves, beautiful hardwood floors; sep DR, kitchen with new SS appliances and granite c'tops, master suite with double vanities, garden tub, separate shower and washer/dryer upstairs. master BR and living room, overlook serene backyard with a trickling stream (house is not in a flood zone). Basement with separate entrance waits your finish to office, BR, or playroom, already plumbed for bath; garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney Maddox

Watkins Real Estate Associates License #335443 Listed on: 03/03/2018

Watkins Real Estate Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

David Butler

Relocation Realty, Inc. License #160853

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,591

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Drive Under Main Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,676 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Westchester/Fifth Avenue Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 236 04 131

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,591

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 2000
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Driveway Access, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1676.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 1
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Floor

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
  • High School: Decatur

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Deed Book: 9606
  • Deed Page: 15
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Parcel Number: 15 236 04 131
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5591.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-236-04-131
  • Close Date: 2018-05-25
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2018
Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Ochandarena Peggy S
Bought by
Sarafianos Steganos and Aldrich Sarafia Mary
Seller's Agent
Courtney Maddox
Watkins Real Estate Associates
Buyer's Agent
David Butler
Relocation Realty, Inc.
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-6.59%
Current Estimated Value
$743,623

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,623
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Outstanding Balance
$298,994
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,629

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Kelly Stephen J
Bought by
Ochandarena Peggy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,400
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1996
Sold by
Thompson Raymond F
Bought by
Ochandarena Peggy S
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
Sarafianos Steganos $495,000 --
Ochandarena Peggy S $20,000 --
Ochandarena Peggy S $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sarafianos Steganos $345,000
Previous Owner Ochandarena Peggy S $135,400
Closed Ochandarena Peggy S $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $495,000 -2.8% $295 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Price Changed $509,000 -3.9% $304 / Sq Ft
03/03/2018 03/03/18 For Sale $529,900 -- $316 / 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
2024 $1,931 $192,280 $38,000 $154,280
2023 $1,931 $178,840 $38,000 $140,840
2022 $11,521 $192,680 $38,000 $154,680
2021 $20,466 $209,360 $38,000 $171,360
2020 $11,025 $197,400 $38,000 $159,400
2019 $10,610 $198,000 $37,560 $160,440
2018 $6,364 $179,000 $33,960 $145,040
2017 $7,847 $148,960 $33,960 $115,000
2016 $5,591 $164,760 $33,960 $130,800
2014 $1,364 $140,880 $33,960 $106,920
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Courtney Maddox

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Courtney Maddox

    Watkins Real Estate Associates

    (770) 820-9755

    169 Total Sales

    Courtney Maddox
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  • David Butler

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    David Butler

    Relocation Realty, Inc.

    (404) 597-7948

    39 Total Sales

    David Butler
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5973384

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-236-04-131

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Adair Park

439 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 439 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 since 03 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $743,623, approximately $443 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 439 Melrose Ave is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Westchester Elementary School, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, and Beacon Hill Middle School.

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