NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Forrest Blvd Decatur, GA 30030

Estimated Value: $453,000 - $542,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2016

Last sale price $279,900 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,041/month

Highlights

  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Property is walking distance to MARTA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2016

Sweet renovated ranch in popular Forrest Hills! Open floor plan with great flow,huge highend kitchen,private master suite,enormous walk-in closet and/or bonus room,hardwood floors, and great natural light. Almost a half acre lot with fenced yard,patio,gardens,and workshop. This yard is amazing! Interior is freshly painted,floors reglazed and ready for it's new owner. Museum School eligible and it's just steps away. This home is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alana Eisner

Roost Realty, Inc. License #339058 Listed on: 04/13/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

MARY S RIGGER

Keller Knapp License #202652

Keller Knapp

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,558

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88 x 225
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 233 01 021

Community Details

Overview

  • Forrest Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,558

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Low-Flow Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1440.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4000
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 88 X 225
  • Parcel Number: 15 233 01 021
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2558.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-233-01-021
  • Close Date: 2016-06-28
  • 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
Apr 13, 2016
Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Mcdowell Joshua S
Bought by
Santiestaban Michael and Santiestaban Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Alana Eisner
Roost Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
MARY S RIGGER
Keller Knapp
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900
Current Estimated Value
$490,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$210,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$274,829
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Mcdowell Rebecca Dawn
Bought by
Mcdowell Joshua Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Penguin Properties Llc
Bought by
Mcdowell Rebecca D and Mcdowell Joshua S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,225
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2010
Sold by
Olsson Sigine A
Bought by
Pnc Mtg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1999
Sold by
Olsson Sigine A
Bought by
Olsson Sigine A
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
Santiestaban Michael $279,900 --
Mcdowell Joshua Scott -- --
Mcdowell Rebecca D $165,000 --
Pnc Mtg $108,500 --
Olsson Sigine A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Santiestaban Michael $274,829
Previous Owner Mcdowell Rebecca D $159,225
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Sold $279,900 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
06/07/2016 06/07/16 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2016 05/14/16 For Sale $279,900 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2016 04/13/16 For Sale $279,900 -- $194 / 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 $5,263 $173,080 $58,120 $114,960
2023 $5,263 $156,440 $47,600 $108,840
2022 $4,809 $154,360 $40,000 $114,360
2021 $4,363 $135,040 $40,000 $95,040
2020 $4,451 $138,600 $40,000 $98,600
2019 $4,659 $149,520 $40,000 $109,520
2018 $3,205 $128,120 $19,520 $108,600
2017 $3,936 $111,952 $19,312 $92,640
2016 $2,202 $74,640 $19,520 $55,120
2014 $2,558 $79,400 $19,520 $59,880
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alana Eisner

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Alana Eisner

    Roost Realty, Inc.

    (404) 509-2609

    25 Total Sales

    Alana Eisner
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  • MARY S RIGGER

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    MARY S RIGGER

    Keller Knapp

    (404) 312-9126

    48 Total Sales

    MARY S RIGGER
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5674593

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-233-01-021

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30002

953 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 953 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030 since 13 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $490,703, approximately $340 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 953 Forrest Blvd is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Avondale Elementary School, Druid Hills Middle School, and Druid Hills High School.

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