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5835 Bear Drive; Douglasville, GA 30135

$199,900

**Short Sale:-subject to lender approval. Buyer understands sale terms, price, and closing timeline are contingent upon lienholder approval** Escape to the quiet outskirts of Douglasville in this charming four-sided brick ranch, perfectly situated on a peaceful lot surrounded by mature shade trees and seasonal foliage. Whether you're an investor, first-time home buyer, or looking to downsize, this home offers great potential. A covered front entry and spacious carport welcome you home, while the serene backyard offers the perfect place to relax or entertain. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the open-concept main living area. Adjoining eat-in kitchen featuring a marble countertop center island with breakfast bar seating, stainless steel appliances, dining area, and direct access to the deck. The main level offers three comfortable bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, while the unfinished basement provides approximately 840 square feet of expansion potential. Whether you envision additional living space, a home gym, recreation room, workshop, or guest suite, it's an excellent opportunity to build instant equity by finishing it to fit your needs. Step outside to the spacious deck and enjoy the private, wooded backdrop, creating a peaceful setting for morning coffee or evenings outdoors. A storage shed provides plenty of room for lawn equipment, tools, seasonal décor, and more. With no HOA, you'll have the freedom to personalize the property by adding a fence, creating a garden, or designing the outdoor living space you've always wanted. Conveniently located within walking distance of the elementary school and just minutes from I-20, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy, potential, and accessibility.
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Dorsett Shoals
  • Middle School: Yeager
  • High School: Alexander
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 3
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Master Bath Features: Other

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

  • 3 / 5
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    Dorsett Shoals Elementary School

    5866 DORSETT SHOALS ROAD; Douglasville, GA 30135
    Public PK-5th  |  453 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 545th
  • 2 / 5
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    Yeager Middle School

    4000 KINGS HIGHWAY; Douglasville, GA 30135
    Public 6th-8th  |  544 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 283rd
  • 4 / 5
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    Alexander High School

    6500 ALEXANDER PARKWAY; Douglasville, GA 30135
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,891 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 118th

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