Experience privacy, comfort, and convenience just minutes from East Atlanta Village in this rare 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome located inside the gated community of The Gates at Bouldercrest. Unlike most townhomes, this residence offers the highly sought-after owner's suite on the main level, making everyday living easy and accessible - a feature that is exceptionally hard to find in this area. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, a vibrant color palette, and updated bathrooms with new vanities throughout. The spacious, open-concept, eat-in kitchen anchors the main living area and features granite countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances and easy access to the private backyard - ideal for entertaining or relaxed daily living. A cozy fireplace and high ceilings add warmth and volume to the family room. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile loft perfect for a home office, media room, or flex space. Step outside to your private, fenced backyard, offering rare outdoor space for a townhome - perfect for pets, gardening, or unwinding at the end of the day. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with gated community living, along with amenities including manicured grounds and a neighborhood dog park. An attached garage and driveway provide convenient parking, and easy access to I-20, Downtown Atlanta, and EAV makes commuting and city living effortless. This condominium community is FHA-approved, offering added flexibility for eligible buyers. Move-in ready, thoughtfully updated, and uniquely positioned - this is an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking East Atlanta energy with gated-community privacy and a main-level owner's suite.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Interior Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Water Heater
- Refrigerator
Other Rooms
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: Privacy
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Patio: Yes
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Level
- Lot Size Acres: 0.03
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1307
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Garage
- Parking Total: 1
Home Features
- View: City
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 2964
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 247
School Information
- Elementary School: Barack H. Obama Magnet School Of Technology
- High School: Mcnair
- Middle School: Mcnair
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Gated, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3163
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: DeKalb
- Directions: From Decatur, take 285 South to Bouldercrest Road exit and turn right. At the third light, turn right to continue on Bouldercrest Road. Travel approximately one mile to Gates Dr and turn left. After passing through the entry gate, go to Gates Circle and turn right. 1257 Gates Circle is located on the le
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: THE GATES AT BOULDERCREST PHASE 3
- Parcel Number: 15 115 06 044
- Subdivision: THE GATES AT BOULDERCREST PHASE 3
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1572
- Year Built: 2002
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1572
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Sqft Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Area Total: 1572
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 24
- Property Attached: No
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 1572
- Year Built Details: Resale
- Architectural Style: Traditional
Utilities
- Electric On Property: Yes
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Phone Available
- Sewer Available
- Water Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source: Public