NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Forrest Blvd Decatur, GA 30030

Estimated Value: $392,000 - $495,139

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2024

Last sale price $393,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,755/month

Highlights

  • Airport or Runway
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck
  • Druid Hills High School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of June 2024

Charming bungalow in Avondale Estates. Large corner lot. Walking distance from sort after Museum School of Avondale Estates. Fenced large back yard and screen-in Koi pond. Near Marta, shopping and Avondale lake. Great do walking neighborhood, Don't miss out on this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Spain

Mark Spain Real Estate License #178501 Listed on: 05/11/2024

Mark Spain Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Alexia Whitmore

Mark Spain Real Estate License #181752

Last Buyer's Agent

Jazmyne Butler

Bolst, Inc. License #362742

Bolst, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88x22x88x22
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Rear Stairs
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Shower Only
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 233 01 020

Community Details

Overview

  • Forrest Hills Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Airport or Runway

Recreation

  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,585

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
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Square Footage: 1600.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Ridge Vents, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rear Stairs
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Electric: 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Airport/Runway
  • Subdivision Complex: FORREST HILLS

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4000
  • Deed Book: 1052
  • Deed Page: 633
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Pond on Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 88x22x88x22
  • Parcel Number: 15 233 01 020
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3585.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-233-01-020
  • Close Date: 2024-06-17
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Pond

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2024
Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Summers Mary G
Bought by
Robertson Emily and Robertson Franklin
Seller's Agent
Mark Spain
Mark Spain Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jazmyne Butler
Bolst, Inc.
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$393,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-8.6%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$445,785

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,785
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$294,750
Outstanding Balance
$292,533
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$146,117

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1998
Sold by
Streiter Mark-Etal
Bought by
Summers Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,800
Interest Rate
6.47%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Robertson Emily -- --
Summers Mary $160,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robertson Emily $294,750
Previous Owner Summers Mary $152,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Sold $393,000 -8.6% $246 / Sq Ft
05/11/2024 05/11/24 For Sale $430,000 -- $269 / Sq Ft
05/10/2024 05/10/24 Pending -- -- --
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 $4,709 $165,040 $58,120 $106,920
2023 $4,709 $143,400 $47,600 $95,800
2022 $4,302 $149,320 $40,000 $109,320
2021 $3,960 $134,480 $40,000 $94,480
2020 $3,752 $125,240 $40,000 $85,240
2019 $3,690 $123,760 $40,000 $83,760
2018 $3,364 $127,640 $19,520 $108,120
2017 $3,236 $99,960 $19,520 $80,440
2016 $3,279 $104,440 $19,520 $84,920
2014 $2,637 $77,760 $19,520 $58,240
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Spain

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mark Spain

    Mark Spain

    (678) 537-8980

    9,912 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Alexia Whitmore

    Mark Spain

    (404) 468-2835

    32 Total Sales

    Alexia Whitmore
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  • Jazmyne Butler

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jazmyne Butler

    Bolst, Inc.

    (770) 421-5770

    93 Total Sales

    Jazmyne Butler
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7380887

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-233-01-020

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30002

959 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 959 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030 since 11 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $445,785, approximately $278 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 959 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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