NOT LISTED FOR SALE

936 Sycamore Dr Decatur, GA 30030

Decatur Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,086,000 - $1,364,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,441 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2017

Last sale price $975,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,544/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Glennwood Elementary Rated A
  • Deck
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of May 2017

English country house in City of Decatur: winner of the 2016 Gold OBIE Historic Renovation award, 5/4 with integrated in-law wing nicely situated on over half a secluded acre of mature trees & gardens. An understated, timeless beauty w/ uncommon privacy & lovely views from every window. Abundant living spaces complemented by a sunny craft room, private study, laundries on main & second floors. Screened porches for outdoor living. 2 car garage; workshop easily convertible to office, studio, or retreat; organic raised-bed & butterfly gardens, & room for a full-sized pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

NORA LEVESQUE

HomeSmart License #208034 Listed on: 04/24/2017

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Wynne

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International License #228499

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98 x 280 x 101 x 282
  • Waterfront
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,441 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Whole House Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Doors
  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Schools

  • Glennwood Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 20
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18 007 04 001

Community Details

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,800

Year Built

Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Tudor
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3441.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Waterfront Frontage: 1
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Upper Floor

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6000
  • Lot: 20
  • Plat Book: 12
  • Plat Page: 36
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 98 X 280 X 101 X 282
  • Parcel Number: 18 007 04 001
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulation

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11800.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Glennwood
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2017
Closed on
May 23, 2017
Sold by
Lightsey Robert Scott
Bought by
Curtis Hannah and Towery Ruth
Seller's Agent
NORA LEVESQUE
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Frank Wynne
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.42%
Current Estimated Value
$1,244,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2009
Sold by
Leonard Terri L
Bought by
Lightsey Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Curtis Hannah $975,000 --
Lightsey Robert S $287,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lightsey Robert S $229,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2017 05/23/17 Sold $975,000 -1.4% $283 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2017 04/24/17 For Sale $989,000 -- $287 / 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
2025 $12 $429,840 $127,920 $301,920
2024 $12 $404,280 $127,920 $276,360
2023 $12 $399,920 $127,920 $272,000
2022 $16,013 $353,360 $85,680 $267,680
2021 $15,932 $340,880 $45,600 $295,280
2020 $16,036 $351,200 $45,600 $305,600
2019 $15,468 $356,160 $45,600 $310,560
2018 $9,909 $330,840 $45,600 $285,240
2017 $11,336 $243,800 $45,600 $198,200
2016 $6,906 $271,000 $45,600 $225,400
2014 $319 $86,400 $36,160 $50,240
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    NORA LEVESQUE

    HomeSmart

    (404) 840-2918

    12 Total Sales

    NORA LEVESQUE
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  • Frank Wynne

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Frank Wynne

    Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

    (404) 310-5742

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Frank Wynne
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5838473

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 18-007-04-001

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Decatur Heights

936 Sycamore Dr, Decatur, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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