Beautifully maintained home by original owners. Prime location, close to Emory & CDC. Kitchen updated 2013 with granite counters, 36' gourmet 6 burner gas stove, maple cabinets. All season sunroom, hardwood floors on main, energy efficient low-e windows. Private fenced yard with stone patio on quiet cul-de-sac street. New carpet in master bedroom and secondary bedroom. Walk to elem school and Sherwood Forest walking trails. Easy access to 285.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MARTIN ARCHACKI• Duffy Realty of Atlanta
Bought with Margaret Cain• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #5286363
Redfin Estimate
$611,186
$316K since sold in August 2014$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($567K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully maintained home by original owners. Close to Emory & CDC. Kitchen updated 2013 with granite counters and 36" gourmet 6 burner gas stove. All season sunroom, HW floors on main, low-e windows. Private fenced yard in cul-de-sac. Walk to elem school and Sherwood Forest walking trails
Public Records
Sep 2, 2014
Sold
$295,000
$117/sq ft
FMLS #5286363
Sep 3, 2014
Price Changed
$295,000
$117/sq ft
Aug 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2014
Sold
$295,000
$117/sq ft
Aug 28, 2014
Price Changed
$299,000
$119/sq ft
Aug 17, 2014
Pending
—
Aug 2, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2014
Price Changed
$299,000
$119/sq ft
May 28, 2014
Relisted
—
May 24, 2014
Pending
—
May 19, 2014
Contingent
—
May 6, 2014
Listed
$310,000
$123/sq ft
GAMLS #7223219
Apr 16, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2014
Listed
$315,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 21, 1978
Sold
$55,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,374 (+3.6%)
$48,040 + $186,160
$234,200
2024
$6,151 (+30.5%)
$48,040 + $186,160
$234,200
2023
$4,714 (+6.8%)
$41,880 + $175,360
$217,240
2022
$4,415 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $102,800
$142,800
2021
$4,343 (−6.2%)
$40,000 + $99,680
$139,680
2020
$4,628 (−1.7%)
$40,000 + $99,680
$139,680
2019
$4,707 (+15.6%)
$40,000 + $116,960
$156,960
2018
$4,073 (−3.5%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2017
$4,219 (+14.8%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2016
$3,674 (+5.4%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2014
$3,487
$22,232 + $95,760
$117,992
2013
$3,489 (−4.7%)
$23,680 + $84,160
$107,840
2012
$3,661 (−12.8%)
$23,680 + $84,160
$107,840
2011
$4,198 (+11.2%)
$26,360 + $93,360
$119,720
2010
$3,774 (+8.7%)
$26,360 + $93,360
$119,720
2008
$3,473
Tax history for 1325 Balsam Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,374 (+3.6%)
$48,040 + $186,160
$234,200
2024
$6,151 (+30.5%)
$48,040 + $186,160
$234,200
2023
$4,714 (+6.8%)
$41,880 + $175,360
$217,240
2022
$4,415 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $102,800
$142,800
2021
$4,343 (−6.2%)
$40,000 + $99,680
$139,680
2020
$4,628 (−1.7%)
$40,000 + $99,680
$139,680
2019
$4,707 (+15.6%)
$40,000 + $116,960
$156,960
2018
$4,073 (−3.5%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2017
$4,219 (+14.8%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2016
$3,674 (+5.4%)
$23,680 + $106,160
$129,840
2014
$3,487
$22,232 + $95,760
$117,992
2013
$3,489 (−4.7%)
$23,680 + $84,160
$107,840
2012
$3,661 (−12.8%)
$23,680 + $84,160
$107,840
2011
$4,198 (+11.2%)
$26,360 + $93,360
$119,720
2010
$3,774 (+8.7%)
$26,360 + $93,360
$119,720
2008
$3,473
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,068
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
2,516
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 115 01 141
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 9, 2023.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Lower Level, In Hall
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: I-285 to Exit 39A, for US 78 W toward Atlanta/Decatur. Take Ext 1 N Druid Hills Rd. Turn right on Mistletoe Rd, left on Mt Olive, right Balsam Dr
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,516
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2022
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 115 01 141
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 9, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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