Sally English Atlanta Real Estate: Georgia: Decatur

The Associated Press is reporting the lowest mortgage rates since the 1950s 

"Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to lowest on record Posted 8/18/2011 1:36 PM ET 

This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy.  ALl the hard work has already been done.  Exquisitely maintained.

2883 Country

Squire Lane

Decatur GA 30033

$269,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move In Ready Brick Ranch Near Emory and CDC: 2883 Country Squire Lane Decatur GA 30033

 

¨ 3 BRs. 2 Baths.  Renovate Kitchen new exterior paint.

¨ Country Squire subdivision. Decatur, GA 30033

¨ Finished basement includes a large rec room

¨ ENTRY FOYER has hardwood floors and a large storage/coat closet.

¨ LIVING ROOM features hardwood floors and is open to the dining room.  Cased opening to entry foyer. Lots of natural light from two windows.  Base, crown and chair rail wood moldings.  Designer paint above chair rail. 

¨ DINING ROOM shares a flexible space with the living room.  Hardwood floors, chandelier and third window. Opening to kitchen.

¨ KITCHEN has been renovated to include granite countertops with ceramic tile backsplash.  Under counter stainless steel double sink, disposal, pull out faucet. White cabinets with new hardware. New ceramic tile floor. Open to breakfast and family rooms.

¨ PREMIUM APPLIANCES: GE electric cooktop, Nutone ventahood, Whirlpool self cleaning oven, Maytag dishwasher.  All in white finish.

¨ Generously sized BREAKFAST ROOM has a ceramic tile floor.  Large double windows allow lots of natural light.   Door to carport.  Door to laundry room.

¨ OVERSIZE LAUNDRY ROOM located off breakfast room has a ceramic tile floor, washer and dryer connections, storage cabinets, storage shelves, window.

¨ FAMLY ROOM features a masonry fireplace with floor to ceiling exposed brick.  Custom wood mantle. White carpet.  Ceiling fan and light. Window. Open to kitchen. Door to deck.  

¨ LARGE DECK overlooks fenced back yard.

¨ REAR HALL has hardwood floors. Pull down stairs to attic, linen closet, whole house fan.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM is spacious and has hardwood floors, two windows, double door closet. Private entrance to master bath. 

¨ MASTER BATHROOM has a ceramic tile floor, walk in shower with ceramic tile walls and sliding glass doors.  Newer white vanity cabinet with simulated marble countertop and vanity sink. 

¨ BEDROOM # 2 on front corner of house has hardwood floors, ceiling fan and light, 2 windows and a double door closet.

¨ BEDROOM # 3 features hardwood floors, double window, ceiling fan and light, double door closet.

¨ HALL BATH has a ceramic tile floor and walls, tub/shower combination with ceramic tile walls, large white vanity cabinet with laminate top and ceramic bowl vanity sink.  Window.

¨ LARGE REC ROOM IN FINISHED BASEMENT has Berber carpet, masonry fireplace with floor to ceiling exposed brick, sheetrock walls and ceiling, 4 windows. Door with 9 lights that opens to back yard and concrete patio.  Recessed lighting.  Wired for cable.  Door to workshop.

¨ WORKSHOP in unfinished area of basement is perfect for your hobby or storage.  Door to back yard and concrete walk way to patio area.

¨ Restaurants & shopping nearby at Oak Grove, Market Square, Decatur.

¨ Very convenient commute to Emory University and CDC.

¨ Laurel Ridge ES

¨ Shamrock MS

¨ Druid Hills HS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Film crews on location at the Centers for Disease Control Royabal campus and Emory University tied up traffic on Thursday.  Fake military vehicles, mock protesters, fake TV film crews and a reported siting of actor Laurence Fishburne had traffic backed up for miles.

The Movie "Contagion" starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth l, Kate Winslett and Laurence Fishburne is the reported source of the traffic jams.  Laurence Fishburne plays the part of the CDC director and was in town filming.  There have been no reports of the other big name stars on campus.

Rumors have it downtown Decatur is the location for filming today.

 

 

Condo Convenient To Emory and CDC: 2038 Brian Way Decatur Georgia 30033

 

¨ 2 BRs * 2 BATHS.  Room mate floor plan.

¨ Druid Woods Condominiums off Lawrenceville Hwy

¨ 2308 Brian Way Decatur Georgia 30033

¨ Renovated Unit convenient to Emory and CDC.

¨ New interior paint.

¨ Wood laminate floors in great room, dining room and sun room.

¨ Estate owned.  Motivated sellers.

 

 

 ¨ Refrigerator, washer and dryer included in sale.

¨ Easy commute to Emory;s Childrnes Hospital, VA Medical Center and Centers for Disease Control.

¨ EASY PARKING: parking right in front of this corner unit.

¨ GREAT ROOM features a fireplace flanked by wall of bookshelves. Gas logs.  Mantle.  Recessed lighting.  Ceiling fan and light. Wood laminate floors. Opens to Sun room & DR.

 

 

 

¨ SUN ROOM features a wall of windows, vaulted ceiling, bookshelves and double French doors to DECK.

¨ WALKOUT DECK has access from sun room and BR #1

¨ DINING ROOM open to great room and kitchen.  Hardwood floors.  Chair rail.

¨ KITCHEN has wood finished cabinets with white laminate countertops.  Double stainless steel sink.  Gas range.

¨ TWO MASTER BEDROOM SUITES. Both BRs have carpet, ceiling fan and light, en suite bathrooms.  

¨ Top floor end unit.

¨ HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION: monthly fee of $245.00 includes exterior maintenance, roof, swim and tennis facilities, professional landscape maintenance. Today Management.

¨ COMMON AREA: tennis courts, swimming pool, pool deck with lounge chairs, grills, restrooms.  Great place to gather for events or just a sunny Sunday afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decatur Craft Beer Festival Saturday October 16th

Old Courthouse on the Square

101 E Court St
Decatur, GA 30030

 

About the Beer Festival

Come and enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting on the Decatur square. More than 100 of the finest local, American and international beers are showcased at this annual event sponsored by area distributors and Decatur's restaurants and pubs. Enjoy live music on the Community Bandstand and food from local restaurants available for sale.

Admission is $35 per person and includes a commemorative tasting glass. The festival is limited to the first 4,000 ticket holders. All tickets are sold online. No tickets are available for purchase at the gate. You must be 21 or older to attend. No children or animals allowed in the festival area. No exceptions!

Last April, just before the Tax Credit was about to expire, I listed a home for sale in Sagamore Hills.  It was a lovely home and the owners had every hope it could be sold without a short sale.  Unfortunately the market was continuing to slide downward and a short sale became the new reality.

We had the home under contract by June.  

Once under contract, we started work on the short sale.  The selling agent was short sale savvy, the seller was motivated and capable and the buyer was ready to "do what it takes" to get it closed.  Sun Trust, not so much.

Sun Trust held both a first mortgage and a second / HELOC (Home Equity Line of Creidt) mortgage.  The mortgages were held in different subsidiaries.  Apparently the two entities don't communicate with each other.

I have done a lot of short sales and this one was really no different from the others.  Identical documents had to be sent to Sun Trust(s) multiple times.  The seller had to produce volumes of evidence as to the need for a short sale.  The buyer had to be patient.

The end results were great. 

• The seller was relieved of a financial burden (and with having to sign any notes or come up with cash out of pocket),
• the buyer got a great deal and
• both real estate agents made a commission.  By the way, we earned those commissions.  Daily phone calls to all parties involved is the norm in a short sale.

It is rewarding to be able to title this post: SUN TRUST Short Sale in Sagamore Hills CLOSED in 90 Days 

Lindmoor Woods Updated * 3308 Sanden Ferry East * $169,900

 

¨ 3 BRs. 2 BATHS.   Ready to move in!

¨ Lindmoor Woods Subdivision.

¨ Decatur Georgia 30033

¨ ENTRY FOYER has a ceramic tile floor,

¨ SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM is open to dining room and entry foyer.  Vaulted ceiling.  Carpet. Window, wood blinds.

¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM is open to living room and has room for your largest holiday gatherings and celebrations.  Chandelier.  Double windows overlook back yard.

¨ UPDATED KITCHEN features cabinets with wood stain, new faux granite Formica countertop, vinyl floor.

¨ APPLIANCES includes a GE Potscrubber Dishwasher with black glass finish, new GE oven with black glass finish, built in microwave oven with black glass finish.

¨ HUGE BREAKFAST ROOM is light and bright.  Open to kitchen and family room.  Steps down to family room.  Vinyl floor. 

¨ "LOWER" LEVEL of Split level floor plan has the family room and garage.

¨ FAMILY ROOM has painted wood paneling, brick fireplace with glass doors and custom mantle.  Gas log lighter. French door to patio.  Door to garage.  Carpet. Chandelier.

¨ 2 car garage. Two overhead doors.

¨ Laundry connections in garage.

¨ Cul-de sac lot has lots of privacy.

 

¨ "UPPER" LEVEL of Split level floor plan has the Master Bedroom and bath plus Bedrooms # 2 and 3 and a hall bath.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM has a ceiling fan and light, carpet, good closet and double window. 2 closets.

¨ UPDATED MASTER BATH features a wood stained vanity cabinet with granite countertop and ceramic vanity sink.  Ceramic tile floor.  Tub/shower combination.  Ceramic tile shower walls.

¨ BEDROOM # 2 has a ceiling fan and light, carpet, double window, closet.

¨ BEDROOM # 3 also has carpet, ceiling fan and light, closet and double window.

¨ UPDATED HALL BATH features a stained vanity cabinet with granite countertop and ceramic tile sink.  Tub and shower combination.

¨ Fenced back yard with a large grassed lawn, patio and storage building.

¨ Inside I-285. Convenient commute to Emory and CDC.

¨ Easy access to I-285, down town, midtown and airport.

¨ Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby at Market Place/North DeKalb Mall and at Northlake Mall and neighborhoods.

¨ Swim and Tennis available.

¨ Laurel Ridge ES

¨ Shamrick MS

¨ Druid Hills HS

 

Oak Grove Elementary School District Home for Sale

Oak Grove Elementary: Sunny and Bright*2643 Willow Cove*$499,000 

5 BRs. 3.5 BATHS.  Comfortable home with lots of storage! 9 foot ceilings.

Willow Cove Subdivision.  Decatur Georgia 30033, Cul-de-sac lot.

OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2643 Willow Cove Decatur GA 30033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¨ DRAMATIC TWO STORY ENTRY FOYER features hardwood floors, chandelier, staircase with exposed hardwood on steps. Cased openings to LR and DR.

¨ FORMAL LIVING ROOM with neutral carpet, crown mold and double window. 

¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM features a triple bay window, hardwood floors, wrought iron chandelier, crown molding. 

¨ KITCHEN features white cabinets with granite countertops, tumbled marble back splash, undercounter stainless steel sink and gooseneck faucet in a nickel finish.  Large breakfast bar separates kitchen from breakfast room.  Hardwood floors.  Built in pantry.  Good storage options.

¨ PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL FINISH       APPLIANCES: GE electric range with solid surface cook top, GE Microwave oven and Ventahood combination, dishwasher.

¨ BREAKFAST ROOM adjacent to kitchen has double windows that overlook deck and back yard.  Open to family room.  Hardwood floors.  Chandelier.  Door to back hall.

¨ BACK HALL has a POWDER BATH, LAUNDRY ROOM, storage closet and door to TWO CAR GARAGE (Opener and remote controls for doors). 

¨ FAMILY ROOM is light and open.  Hardwood floors.  Fireplace with marble surround, custom mantle, gas log lighter and glass doors. Windows flank fireplace.  Triple window overlooks screen porch.  Double French doors open to Screen porch.  Ceiling fan and light. 

¨ VAULTED SCREEN PORCH offers delightful options for outdoor dining and entertaining.  Great location for a morning cup of coffee.  Door to attached DECK.

¨ 2nd floor:  4 BRs, 2 full baths.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM SUITE has a neutral carpet, large double tray ceiling, ceiling fan and light.

¨ MASTER BATHROOM features a cultured marble garden tub with whirlpool style jets.  Window with blinds above tub.  Walk-in shower with ceramic tile walls and glass door.  Separate vanity cabinets with cultured marble countertops and vanity sinks.  Large vanity mirrors.  Carpet in front of vanity cabinets and white ceramic tile floor in wet areas.  Large walk-in master closet with California style shelving system and storage bins.

¨ BEDROOM # 2 has a private bath entrance.  Double door closet. Neutral carpet.

¨ BEDROOM # 3 has a walk-in closet and double window. Neutral carpet.

¨ HALL BATH has white ceramic tile, tub/shower combination, white vanity cabinet with cultured marble countertop and vanity sink.

¨ BEDROOM # 4 used as a playroom.  Two dormer windows and shaped ceiling.  Two double door closets.  Neutral carpet.

¨ Terrace Level:  1 BRs, 1 full baths. Small office, Rec Room and unfinished basement area.

¨ BEDROOM # 5 features a low pile carpet, double closet. Tray ceiling.

¨ FULL BATH # 3 features a white ceramic tile floor, pedestal sink, tub/shower combination, glass block window, bead board paneling.

¨ PETITE OFFICE with window.  Close the door and enjoy the quiet.

¨ REC ROOM has low pile carpet, exterior door, 4 windows (lots of light!), recessed lighting, arched opening to hall.

¨ Unfinished basement area has a shelving storage system, furnace, water heater and electric panel. 

¨ Irrigation system, privacy fence along back line. Easy commute to Emory/CDC.

¨ Oak Grove ES. Henderson Middle. Lakeside HS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decatur Square is host to the final day of the Decatur Arts Festival.  Drop by between 10 and 6 to see local artists booths filled with affordable and lovely art works.

Decatur is also home to some of the best restaurants in Atlanta.  Looking for something to do today.....this is it!!!!