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$1,575 / Month

556 Lamar Dr

Forest Park, GA 30297

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Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

3,698 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Family Room with Fireplace
Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
Front Porch

556 Lamar Dr

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome Home to 556 Lamar Drive,Forest Park! This spacious 4-bedroom,2.5-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort,style,and functionality. Step inside to discover a bright and open floor plan with generous living areas ideal for entertaining family and friends or enjoying quiet evenings at home. The finished basement includes a kitchenette,providing a versatile space for guests,a home office,a playroom,or even a private suite for extended family. The master suite offers a peaceful retreat with ample closet space and a full bathroom,while the additional bedrooms are perfect for family,roommates,or a home office. Cook and gather in the kitchen,which flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas,creating a welcoming space for every occasion. Step outside to your back deck overlooking a large backyard,ideal for outdoor dining,barbecues,gardening,or letting the kids and pets run free. Located in a friendly Forest Park neighborhood,this home is close to local schools,parks,shopping,and dining,making daily life easy and convenient. Come see why this house isn’t just a rental—it’s a place to call home. Schedule your showing today! MLS ID 7696938

556 Lamar Dr is a house located in Clayton County and the 30297 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clayton County attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1965

Attic

Attic Fan Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

Finished Basement Bathroom Stubbed For A Bathroom

Flooring

Wood Carpet

Home Design

Traditional Architecture Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Home Security

Storm Windows Security System Leased Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Family Room with Fireplace Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level Ceiling Fan 1,146 Sq Ft Home Fireplace With Gas Starter

Kitchen

Gas Oven Microwave

Laundry

Laundry on main level Laundry in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 13078D C008

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

No Units Located Below Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard Chain Link Fence Lot Dimensions are 70 x 145 x 70 x 145

Outdoor Features

Front Porch Outdoor Storage

Parking

Carport Garage Front Facing Garage Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level Driveway Parking Pad

Schools

Fountain Elementary School Forest Park High School

Utilities

Central Air Cable TV Available Phone Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Angela Simmons | Coldwell Banker Realty
Phone Number
Contact
Source

First Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

City - Forest Park

Forest Park is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and sits in the southernmost portion of the city. This city is located next door to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with easy access to Interstates 75 and 285 that will take you anywhere in the city and surrounding areas. Forest Park is home to the popular Atlanta State Farmers Market and sits just north of Clayton State University. This suburb features affordable apartments and houses for rent and is only 11 miles south of Downtown Atlanta. Residents have easy access to other bustling areas in the city like Midtown, Decatur, and Grant Park. Families appreciate green spaces and outdoor amenities at Starr Park, and there’s an array of restaurants and retailers in town along Jonesboro Road.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Clayton State University	Drive:	9 min	4.0 mi
Atlanta Metropolitan State	Drive:	16 min	8.6 mi
Atlanta Technical College	Drive:	20 min	9.3 mi
Georgia Perim. Coll., Decatur	Drive:	20 min	12.6 mi

556 Lamar Dr is within 9 minutes or 4.0 miles from Clayton State University. It is also near Atlanta Metropolitan State and Atlanta Technical College.

Schools

Fountain Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

548 Students

Attendance Zone

Babb Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

888 Students

Attendance Zone

Forest Park High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,765 Students

Attendance Zone

Forest Park Christian School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

Rising Son Academy

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-6

60 Students

Nearby

Ash Street Baptist Learning Center

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

30 Students

Nearby

Forest Park Street School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

35 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Forest Park include East Point, located 7.8 miles from 556 Lamar Dr. 556 Lamar Dr is near Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International, located 5.3 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
East Point	Drive:	18 min	7.8 mi
College Park	Drive:	17 min	8.1 mi
Airport	Drive:	18 min	8.5 mi
Lakewood/Ft Mcpherson	Drive:	17 min	9.5 mi
Oakland City	Drive:	17 min	10.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Atlanta	Drive:	25 min	15.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International	Drive:	13 min	5.3 mi

Car-Dependent

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 556 Lamar Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Dixie Crossing	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Corner Village	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Pavilion Plaza	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi

556 Lamar Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
The Georgia Capitol Museum	Drive:	19 min	11.1 mi
Zoo Atlanta	Drive:	20 min	11.3 mi
Ferns of the World Garden	Drive:	19 min	12.3 mi
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)	Drive:	23 min	12.5 mi
Trees Atlanta	Drive:	22 min	12.8 mi

556 Lamar Dr has 5 parks within 12.8 miles, including Ferns of the World Garden, Zoo Atlanta, and The Georgia Capitol Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Southern Regional Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System - Anchor Hospital Campus	Drive:	15 min	6.2 mi