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$1,838,460*
House - Off Market

557 Park Ave

St Simons Island, GA 31522
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3.5 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3290 Sqft
$1,665,000 - $2,035,000
Reference Base Price*
-0.62%
Since Oct 1, 2023
National-US
Primary Model
Sold Oct 20, 2023
$1,700,000
$225,000 by St Simons Bank And Trust
Mortgage Due Jul 01, 2026
Sold Nov 10, 2011
$195,000

About This Property

This is a beach cottage that will capture your heart! Once you have stepped onto the patio you will feel the love that has been poured into this delightful home. Not only is it on beautiful St. Simons Island, but it is also located in the highly desired area of THE VILLAGE on the south end of the island. It is within walking distance of the ocean, the lighthouse, the library, shopping and dining, but it sits in a quiet neighborhood.

What is more charming than a white picket fence and window boxes? Having the patio, with lush plantings all around, in front of the house creates a "feel good" entrance and the perfect place to entertain. Whether you are gathered around a fire pit with friends on a chilly evening or just swinging and relaxing, you will love this patio!!!

Park Avenue borders one side of historical St. Simons Park, which is filled with nothing but majestic Live Oaks, so the view from this house is truly special. The yard was featured in the "At Home" section of Southern Living magazine in its May 2021 issue. You will notice a "TREE SPIRIT" overlooking the patio. It was carved by artist Keith Jennings, and it is quite special to have one in your own tree!

This house was also the setting for eight days of filming the movie, Christmas on the Coast. Other scenes were filmed in the park and various places on and around St. Simons.

This home was designed inside and out by the owner who is an artist. You will notice the attention to detail in every room which makes the home unique. You enter an open floor plan of living room with gas log fireplace, dining area and kitchen with a large island which has a custom made wooden top. The cabinets are white with a soft grey quartz countertop.  Also, there is a built-in bar with a gorgeous natural oyster shell composite top. The walls of white shiplap convey such a coastal feel.  Through a wide cased opening is a sunroom on the front of the house with a view of the park.  The hardwood flooring throughout the house is white oak in random widths.

A large utility room with cabinets and a walk-in pantry is next to the kitchen.  There is a cozy TV room with a sliding door going into the master bedroom suite, which has room for a king bed and has one of the several unique ceilings in the house. The master bath has a double sink vanity with beautiful Silver Cloud marble; and the shower is tiled with the same. There is a water closet and walk-in closet with built-in drawers and shelves.

Both main and upper levels have ten-foot ceilings. Deep moldings are used throughout the house. There's shiplap, beaded board and board and batten throughout the upstairs.

Upstairs, you will find two fabulous guest rooms! Each room has ample space for a king bed and an XL twin bed. The twin beds are in beautifully designed alcoves with sconce lighting fixtures. Each room has a private, en suite bath. One guest bath has a shower with black granite vanity top and black and white tile work. The other one has a separate shower and tub with Carrara marble vanity top, as well as grey and white tile work.

There is a perfect home office space with a wall of built in bookshelves.

Off the hall is a large storage room with plenty of shelving.  Also, off the hall is a walk-in closet for extra clothes. There are three walk-in attics for even more storage!

An art studio/bedroom is on the front of the house. Double French doors open onto a balcony that is nestled under the limbs of the live oak. Two rockers invite you to sit for a while and enjoy the view of the park. There is a perfect place to easily add a bathroom adjoining that room, should it be needed as a fourth bedroom.

The one and a half car garage is at the back of the house. It has a heating and air conditioning unit which makes for a great workshop! A potting shed with a farm table and shelves is on the right side of the house. It's a fun place for keeping your gardening supplies.

The manager has listed the unit size as 3290 square feet.
Unit Size
3,290Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.14 acres
Price per sqft
$562
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
2014

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 20, 2023 Sold to Carolyn Grace Kester, Kevin... $1,700,000
Sold to Carolyn Grace Kester, Kevin...
Sep 28, 2023 No longer available -
No longer available
Aug 29, 2023 Price Decreased $1,850,000
↓ $150K (7.5%)
Price Decreased
Aug 1, 2023 Price Decreased $1,999,500
↓ $276K (12.1%)
Price Decreased
Jun 22, 2023 Listed $2,275,000
Listed

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 2014
  • Effective Year Built: 2014
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 17
  • Building Style: Cottage
  • Interior Walls Type: Gypsum board (drywall, sheetrock, etc.)
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Floor Cover: Wood
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Square Area: 420
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,098
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,160
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,100
  • Total Building Area: 3,290
  • Gross Building Area: 3,290
  • Building Area: 3,290
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,290
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: S013-00
  • Land Acres: 0.14
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 42 PARKVIEW

Ownership

  • Current Owner : KESTER CAROLYN GRACE
  • Current Owner 2: KESTER KEVIN PAUL
  • Previous Owner : DIXON BENJAMIN S
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: MECCHELLA EDWARD J
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Glynn County School District
  • Census Tract: 000103

Zoning

  • Zoning: R6

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: S013-00
  • Parcel: 04-04562
  • Block: 14
  • Lot: 22
  • Municipality: ST SIMONS ISLAND
  • Latitude: 31.1381
  • Longitude: -81.3917

    Address

  • Full Address: 557 Park Ave
  • Address - House Number: 557
  • Address - Street Name: Park
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: GA
  • City Name: Saint Simons Island
  • Carrier Code: C027
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4443
  • Zip Code: 31522

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,498
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 04

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0962
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 91
  • Final Value: 1,829,401
  • High Value: 2,005,557
  • Low Value: 1,653,245

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $225,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: ST SIMONS BANK AND TRUST
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Aug 01, 2023
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $225,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 36
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2026

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,345,400
  • Market Land Value: $236,500
  • Market Improvement Value: $1,108,900

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $538,160
  • Assessed Land Value: $94,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $443,560

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 17, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 20, 2023
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11915777205
  • Current Sale Price: $1,700,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2023009990
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 10, 2011
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 09, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $195,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 ft²
$893/ft²
$1,875,000 Aug 17, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 557 Park Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 557 Park Avenue was built in 2014 and last sold on Oct 17, 2023 for $1,700,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 557 Park Avenue is $1,853,717.
What are some comparable homes to 557 Park Avenue?
Homes that are comparable to 557 Park Avenue include a house property at 111 Hamilton Street, located in St Simons Island, GA.

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