427 S Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

$750,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,478  sqft
Built in 1935

Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, this home is a true storybook bungalow, charming, peaceful, rich in history and yet modernized. From the moment you see it you feel a deep sense of home, greeted by a lush, rich front garden, rocking chair front terrace with raised garden bed. The owner's have created a welcoming haven throughout. The living room is the perfect retreat, with an abundance of natural light flooding through a bank of upgraded windows. Cozy up to the fully functioning fireplace, unique to a home of this era, as Fall and Winter approach. The living room flows easily into the dining room, with french doors spilling out into your private, outdoor retreat, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.The modern, renovated, kitchen with white cross beams and beadboard finished ceiling, has ample cabinetry, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, a generous amount of natural stone countertops with plenty of space for the home chef. The backdoor leads to the covered porch and lovely backyard. Two well appointed bedrooms and a shared beautifully upgraded bath with clawfoot tub complete the first floor. Upstairs find a spacious and private owner's suite with sitting area, oversized window, skylight, large, renovated bath with double sinks, walk-in shower, laundry and large walk-in closet. Large 2-car garage, new wifi-enabled garage door opener adjoining gracious storage space with additional hook-up for washer and dryer, make it plumbed and ready, for a future bump up creating a home office or in-law suite. The current owners have transformed one-half of the garage into a professionally appointed gym. Walkable to downtown Decatur, MARTA rail, Winona Park Elementary School, and Talley Street, Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School. It is also directly across the street from the jewel of Decatur the 77-acre Legacy Park with boundless amenities and year round activities. Other home upgrades include: brand new sewer line from the house to the street and water line, which afforded the opportunity to create the lush, new front yard, whole house wildlife exclusion with warranty, new fireplace ignitor, newer water heater, upgraded windows, modern, upgraded lighting including recessed lighting.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bookcases, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s)
Rooms:
Other
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Laundry:
In Bathroom, In Garage, Upper Level
Basement:
Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood
A/C:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None
Eco/Green Feature:
None, None

Exterior

General:
Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garage(s), Storage
Style:
Bungalow, Cottage
Pool:
None
Parking:
Covered, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway, Parking Pad

Construction

Roofing:
Composition, Shingle
Windows:
Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
General:
Brick, Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding, Two, Block

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
Originating MLS:
First Multiple Listing Service
County:
Dekalb - GA

Lot

Zoning:
Deed Book 30324 Page 560, 15 234 05 083
View:
Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
Fencing:
Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Vinyl, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
First Multiple Listing Service

This listing courtesy of:
HomeSmart, Tracy Witherspoon

About Decatur, GA

Housing

Number of Units
83,220
Median Home Value
$264,217
Median Rent
$964

44.30% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.55% are vacant.

Commute

Car
58.40%
Public Transportation
6.82%
Walk to Work
1.58%
Work from Home
31.94%
Other
0.96%

The median travel time to work is 24 minutes.

People

Population
178,311
Median Age
39.00
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
24.37%
Associate’s Degree
7.30%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.62%
Graduate Degree
19.52%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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