NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 Avery St Decatur, GA 30030

Winnona Park Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $559,000 - $660,832

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 23, 2012

Last sale price $297,500 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,402 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Winnona Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2012

City of Decatur--Once in a rare while this type of opportunity becomes available.First time on market in 50 years--this lovingly maintained 4 sided brick bungalow features original architectural features, newer systems, hardwood floors, permanent steps to attic (ideal for suite/additional bedrooms/bathrooms),daylight basement with interior/ exterior entry, enclosed sun porch, detached 1-car garage (great studio possibility) and large level deep lot.Located within steps to nearby Winnona Park Elementary and parks.Ideal for those seeking benefits of City of Decatur living

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Simmons

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #253135 Listed on: 06/06/2012

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Last Buyer's Agent

ANNE LANDERS

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #315935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 200
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Schools

  • Winnona Park/Talley Street Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 16 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 740AveryST

Community Details

Overview

  • Winnona Park Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,515

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Sun Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1224.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: Winnona Park

Lot Info

  • Lot: 16
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 200
  • Parcel Number: 740AveryST
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2515.00
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Brady Carol Thomas
Bought by
Polak Michael Charles
Seller's Agent
Susie Simmons
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
ANNE LANDERS
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$297,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-4.03%
Current Estimated Value
$637,279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Outstanding Balance
$164,366
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$459,842
Source: Public Records

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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
Polak Michael Charles $297,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Polak Michael Charles $238,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2012 07/23/12 Sold $297,500 -4.0% $243 / Sq Ft
06/09/2012 06/09/12 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2012 06/06/12 For Sale $310,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $3 $224,320 $116,600 $107,720
2024 $4 $211,040 $116,600 $94,440
2023 $4 $169,720 $69,080 $100,640
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susie Simmons

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Susie Simmons

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 388-4409

    29 Total Sales

    Susie Simmons
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    ANNE LANDERS

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5028404

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-215-13-016

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Winnona Park Historic District

740 Avery St, Decatur, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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