2956 Nelson Dr, Duluth, GA, 30096
About This Home
Opportunity awaits in one of Duluth's most convenient locations! This split-level home offers 3 bedrooms and the potential to easily convert back to a 4-bedroom layout, making it an excellent option for growing families, investors, or those seeking additional income. The house has great bones, a functional floor plan, and endless possibilities to make it your own. The main level features a spacious living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two full baths, and a large covered deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard. Downstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom, a half bath, a family room, a laundry room, and a workshop with its own exterior entrance-ideal for a home business, hobby space, or future guest suite. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the backyard pond with access to the neighborhood lake, all in a quiet, no-HOA community. Just minutes from downtown Duluth, you'll love the restaurants, shops, festivals, and entertainment, along with quick access to Interstate 85 for an easy commute throughout metro Atlanta. A rare opportunity to build equity in a sought-after location!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1976
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Master On Main Level,Roommate Plan,Split Foyer
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Laminate
- Finished area below ground: 996
- Finished area above ground: 1,932
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,928
- Total interior livable area: 2,928 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: R6263 280
- Special condition: As Is
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Residential vegetation: Cleared,Partially Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,618 | $19,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $143 | $1,716 |
| Property Taxes | $194 | $2,328 |
| Electricity | $284 | $3,413 |
| Total | $2,239 | $26,868 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | Listed for sale | $320,000 |
| 2018-10-10 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 2010-09-08 | Listing removed | $142,000 |
| 2008-05-19 | Sold | $139,000 |
| 2008-03-14 | Listed for sale | $142,000 |
| 2003-12-11 | Sold | $134,900 |
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