$67,000
SOLD MAY 26, 2017

4540 Ripplewood Dr Lithonia, GA 30038

Lithonia Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,632 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$41 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of January 2018

INVESTOR SPECIAL! This 3 br 2 ba all brick traditional home with full basement is the Perfect investment property or owner occupy and renovate to make your dream home. Quiet neighborhood, close to schools, shopping and on Marta. Screened in sunroom with jacuzzi, large backyard, built-ins on terrace level, hardwoods and carpet.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

L C Usher

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #358443 Listed on: 03/31/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

ASHLYE BOWEN

BHGRE Metro Brokers License #346031

BHGRE Metro Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,658

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Shingle Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,632 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

  • Browns Mill Elementary School
  • Salem Middle School
  • Martin Luther King Jr High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 033 11 005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,658

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story, Living Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1632.00
  • Spa Features: Private

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Public Transportation, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Browns Mill
  • Middle School: Salem
  • High School: Martin Luther King Jr

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Deed Book: 03706
  • Deed Page: 00670
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.5
  • Parcel Number: 15 033 11 005
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1658.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-033-11-005
  • Close Date: 2017-05-26
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Browns Mill
  • High School: Martin Luther King Jr
  • Middle School: Salem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2017
Closed on
Jan 12, 2018
Sold by
Gtm Investments Llc
Bought by
Strozier Eric
Seller's Agent
ASHLYE BOWEN
BHGRE Metro Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Kem Hill
Virtual Properties Realty. Biz
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$153,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.97%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$284,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$144,384
Outstanding Balance
$124,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$159,703

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
One Hart Property Investments
Bought by
Gtm Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
L C Usher
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
ASHLYE BOWEN
BHGRE Metro Brokers
List Price
$69,500
Sold Price
$67,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-3.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
272.81%
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $153,500 --
Warranty Deed $67,000 --
Warranty Deed $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,384 FHA
Previous Owner $92,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Sold $153,500 -1.0% $94 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2017 11/20/17 For Sale $155,000 +131.3% $95 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $67,000 -3.6% $41 / Sq Ft
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2017 03/31/17 For Sale $69,500 -- $43 / 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 $3,305 $123,480 $16,000 $107,480
2022 $3,125 $107,760 $5,160 $102,600
2021 $2,547 $82,720 $5,160 $77,560
2020 $2,312 $72,320 $5,160 $67,160
2019 $3,106 $63,640 $5,160 $58,480
2018 $1,334 $21,200 $3,040 $18,160
2017 $1,896 $32,560 $5,160 $27,400
2016 $1,658 $30,440 $5,160 $25,280
2014 $982 $14,760 $5,160 $9,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • ASHLYE BOWEN

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    ASHLYE BOWEN

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    (404) 917-6500

    10 Total Sales

    ASHLYE BOWEN
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  • Kem Hill

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kem Hill

    Virtual Properties Realty.BIZ

    (678) 441-5704

    Kem Hill
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  • L C Usher

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    L C Usher

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5827812

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-033-11-005

Georgia DeKalb County Lithonia 30038 Lithonia

4540 Ripplewood Dr, Lithonia, GA

This home is located at 4540 Ripplewood Dr, Lithonia, GA 30038 and is currently priced at $67,000, approximately $41 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 4540 Ripplewood Dr is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Browns Mill Elementary School, Salem Middle School, and Martin Luther King- Jr. High School.

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