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$425,000

Not every duplex has to look like a duplex, and this Capitol View Craftsman is proof. From the curb, 1440 Hartford presents as a classic Atlanta bungalow with a deep front porch, stone columns and original character. Behind the scenes, however, the property operates as two distinct residences, creating an investment opportunity that could appeal equally to a traditional landlord, furnished rental investor or owner occupant looking to offset a mortgage with rental income. The larger front unit offers two bedrooms plus a bonus room and one and a half baths. Original hardwood floors, built in bookshelf, substantial millwork and original fireplaces preserve the home's Craftsman personality, while separate living and dining rooms create a floorplan that feels like a true residence rather than a typical rental unit. The kitchen features green cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances, while an adjacent original built in pantry adds storage and another layer of period character. A bonus room toward the rear expands the flexibility for an office, den or additional guest space. The rear one bedroom, one bath unit is completely different in the best way. Think cabin in the city. Original woodwork, wood floors and tongue and groove ceilings give this residence a warm, distinctive feel, while its own living room, kitchen, laundry and outdoor access allow it to function independently from the front home. Together, the units create ample square footage of living space for each unit. The front and rear configuration also makes the property far more discreet than the traditional side by side duplex. There is flexibility beyond the current setup as well. The configuration provides potential for the residences to be connected in the future, giving a future owner another possible exit strategy as a larger single family home. The backyard offers yet another value add opportunity. Trees surround a patio area and an existing old pool footprint that could potentially be restored or completely reimagined as a garden, courtyard or outdoor amenity. Located in Capitol View near the Atlanta BeltLine, restaurants, breweries, retail and other Southwest Atlanta destinations, this is the kind of investment where the real estate itself is part of the appeal. Two residences. Multiple strategies. All in this one craftsman style bungalow duplex.

10836590 MLS

1440 Hartford Avenue SW, Atlanta

Listing courtesy of Engel & V?lkers Atlanta.

$425,000

This may look like a classic Capitol View Craftsman from the curb, but there is an entire second residence hiding out back. And that is where this home gets really interesting. There is house hacking, and then there is house hacking without feeling like you are sharing your house. This Capitol View Craftsman gives you a full two bedroom plus bonus room residence up front and an entirely separate one bedroom home tucked behind it. That is the beauty of this unexpectedly versatile Capitol View Craftsman. From the street, it reads as a classic Atlanta bungalow, complete with a deep Southern front porch, stone columns and the kind of character you hope an older home has kept. Behind that charming exterior is something that gives you options for how you live now and how this home can work for you later. The front residence is the larger of the two, with two bedrooms, a bonus room and one and a half baths. Original hardwood floors, built in book-case, substantial trim and three original fireplaces bring the personality, while the floorplan gives each space a purpose. The living room opens into a generous dining room, followed by a kitchen with green cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances. Just off the dining area, an original built in pantry is one of those details you simply cannot recreate with something ordered from a catalog. The bonus room at the rear creates another flexible space for an office, den, studio or guest room. Then comes the plot twist. Tucked behind the main residence is an entirely separate one bedroom, one bath home with its own kitchen, living room, laundry and outdoor access. It feels almost like a cabin hiding in the middle of the city, with original wood trim, wood floors and tongue and groove ceilings giving it a personality completely its own. Rent it for supplemental income. Keep it available for visiting family. Create a private space for extended family. There are plenty of ways to put it to work without giving up the privacy of your own home. And if your plans change? The configuration offers the potential to reconnect the two spaces and return the property to one larger single family residence in the future. Outside, a surprisingly tucked away backyard with a patio and an old pool footprint waiting for its next chapter. Restore it, reinvent it as a garden, create an outdoor entertaining area or start with a completely different idea. All of this sits in Capitol View, near the Atlanta BeltLine and the restaurants, breweries, retail and neighborhood destinations that continue to make Southwest Atlanta one of the city's most interesting places to call home, now fully connected to the east side as well. Buy a home. Gain a second residence. Let the property help pay for the lifestyle. Note- taxes do not reflect homestead exemption

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10836571 MLS

1440 Hartford Avenue SW, Atlanta

Listing courtesy of Engel & V?lkers Atlanta.