$580,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2016

79 Dartmouth Ave Avondale Estates, GA 30002

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,018 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$287 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Carriage House
  • Deck
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • 3-minute walk to Willis Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

AMAZING LOCATION!! Charming Cape Cod with 4 Large Bedrooms, 2 Renovated Bathrooms in the Main House. Plus Huge Bedroom, Living Room, Full Bath in Guest House (also known as the "Tree House..come see why!) 2 story home is much larger than it looks. Spacious, Freshly Painted Kitchen, Stainless Appliances,Bright Family Room with fireplace leading to large back deck & awesome fenced backyard. MUSEUM SCHOOL FOLKS...the property backs up to Museum School. Pop a gate in & off they go to school. Super close to NEW Willis Park & Swim/Tennis Club!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jen Newman

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #356715 Listed on: 04/06/2016

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Banister

Harry Norman Realtors License #254762

Harry Norman Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,742

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 333
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,018 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Location

  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Deck
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 232 01 015

Community Details

Overview

  • Avondale Estates Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim Team
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,742

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 9 ft Lower
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Tile Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2018.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Carriage House, Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Avondale Estates

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 333
  • Parcel Number: 15 232 01 015
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4742.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-232-01-015
  • Close Date: 2016-06-01
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2019
Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Swafford Joseph
Bought by
Benson Katherine Weeks and Benson Kirk
Seller's Agent
Todd Banister
Harry Norman Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jen Newman
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.77%
Current Estimated Value
$917,910

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$272,910
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
Original Mortgage
$483,750
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2016
Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Swafford Joseph
Bought by
Swafford Joseph and Swafford Courtney
Seller's Agent
Jen Newman
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Todd Banister
Harry Norman Realtors
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2002
Sold by
Newman Daivd
Bought by
Newman David and Newman Jennifer T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1999
Sold by
Depasquale Mike and Depasquale Amy P
Bought by
Horlock Laura C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1995
Sold by
Assoc Relocation Mgmnt
Bought by
Depasquale Mike Amy P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $645,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $580,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $313,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Deed $159,000 --
Deed $159,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $477,000 New Conventional
Closed $483,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $332,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $273,750 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $52,363 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $73,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Sold $645,000 -0.8% $228 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2019 03/13/19 For Sale $650,000 +12.1% $230 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Sold $580,000 -1.5% $287 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Price Changed $589,000 -1.0% $292 / Sq Ft
04/07/2016 04/07/16 For Sale $595,000 -- $295 / 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 $10,467 $289,040 $73,960 $215,080
2023 $10,467 $245,880 $65,960 $179,920
2022 $9,103 $240,280 $66,000 $174,280
2021 $8,673 $229,320 $66,000 $163,320
2020 $8,463 $224,240 $66,000 $158,240
2019 $7,651 $208,680 $66,000 $142,680
2018 $6,262 $182,480 $30,120 $152,360
2017 $7,355 $176,360 $30,120 $146,240
2016 $5,572 $134,200 $30,120 $104,080
2014 $4,742 $113,360 $30,120 $83,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5670753

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-232-01-015