NOT LISTED FOR SALE

115 W Benson St Decatur, GA 30030

Oakhurst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $990,000 - $1,800,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,819 Sq Ft
$763/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2013

Last sale price $400,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 245% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,559/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Oakhurst Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of December 2013

FANTASTIC LARGE LOT IN DECATUR. CURRENT HOME OFFERS SPACE TO RENOVATE & EXPAND. STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS. PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH 9' CEILINGS. DEEP LOT FOR ADDITION & GARAGE. LOCATION HAS BEST ACCESS TO OAKHURST VILLAGE & DOWNTOWN DECATUR.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Butch Whitfield

Harry Norman REALTORS License #262870 Listed on: 10/09/2013

Harry Norman REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie M Gonzalez

Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL License #183159

Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 74 x 187
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Pool

  • Gunite Pool

Schools

  • Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue Elementary School
  • Beacon Hill Middle School
  • Decatur High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Oakhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 115WBENSONST

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Pool Features: Gunite

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: OAKHURST

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
  • High School: Decatur

Lot Info

  • Lot: 18
  • Land/Lot: 214
  • Deed Book: 20287
  • Deed Page: 682
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Dimensions: 74 X 187
  • Parcel Number: 115WBENSONST
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-214-04-095
  • Close Date: 2013-12-02
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Thwaits Stephen
Bought by
Hall Aron and Hall Rebecca
Current Estimated Value
$1,380,536

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$751,600
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2013
Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Guerini Michele
Bought by
Thwaits Stephen and Thwaits Amanda
Seller's Agent
Butch Whitfield
Harry Norman REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Valerie M Gonzalez
Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-8.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.09%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Salazar John and Salazar Julia L
Bought by
Guerini Michele and Kraft Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2004
Sold by
Keadey Matthew T and Keadey Stacy V
Bought by
Salazar Julia L and Salazar John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,900
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2001
Sold by
Keadey Matthew T
Bought by
Keadey Matthew T and Keadey Stacy V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Miller Paul M and Miller Sharon F
Bought by
Keadey Matthew T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
8.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Brown J H
Bought by
Miller Paul M Sharon F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,650
Interest Rate
7.19%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hall Aron $939,500 --
Thwaits Stephen $400,000 --
Guerini Michele $374,000 --
Salazar Julia L $320,000 --
Keadey Matthew T -- --
Keadey Matthew T $285,000 --
Miller Paul M Sharon F $107,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hall Aron $739,500
Closed Hall Aron $751,600
Previous Owner Thwaits Stephen $418,400
Previous Owner Thwaits Stephen $320,000
Previous Owner Guerini Michele $294,000
Previous Owner Guerini Michele $294,000
Previous Owner Salazar Julia L $239,900
Previous Owner Keadey Matthew T $260,000
Previous Owner Keadey Matthew T $228,000
Previous Owner Miller Paul M Sharon F $101,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2013 12/02/13 Sold $400,000 -8.0% $220 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2013 10/09/13 For Sale $435,000 -- $239 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $13 $471,400 $128,080 $343,320
2022 $15,380 $407,600 $163,640 $243,960
2021 $15,326 $326,360 $26,560 $299,800
2020 $15,898 $337,000 $26,560 $310,440
2019 $15,033 $346,160 $26,560 $319,600
2018 $10,370 $314,600 $26,560 $288,040
2017 $14,540 $314,680 $26,560 $288,120
2016 $5,623 $229,040 $26,560 $202,480
2014 $779 $197,080 $26,560 $170,520
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Butch Whitfield

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Butch Whitfield

    Harry Norman Realties

    (770) 630-6668

    5 in this area

    85 Total Sales

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  • Valerie M Gonzalez

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Valerie M Gonzalez

    Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL

    (404) 664-5382

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5206975

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-214-04-095

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Oakhurst

115 W Benson St, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 115 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030 since 09 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,387,435, approximately $762 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 115 W Benson St is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Oakhurst Elementary School, Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, and Beacon Hill Middle School.

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