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Closed
$165,000
5542 Alder Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
4beds
1,278sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
0.26 Acres Lot
$212,400 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,603 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 25, 2024 at 02:02am
Listing Provided by:
Ephraim D Abdullah,
EXP Realty, LLC. 888-959-9461
Bought with:
KATHY CHAPMAN, 178412
BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7389774

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Cabinets Other
Basement
- Level: Basement
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: None
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,278
- Total interior livable area: 1,278 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,278
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private, In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 13082D C003
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick 4 Sides
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Forest Park
- Subdivision: Parkview Heights
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Services availability

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