NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 E Benson St Decatur, GA 30030

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $790,711 - $886,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,180 Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2016

Last sale price $488,000 $224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,582 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Winnona Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of June 2016

OAKHURST VILLAGE-Classic Craftsman Bungalow welcomes you from its sought after end street location where residents enjoy block parties,convenient proximity to community garden & nearby Decatur Square.Covered screened porch,perennial garden,spacious rooms, walk-in pantry,updated kitchen,entertaining deck, finished daylight basement, & fenced level yard are a few features that showcase this beauty.Renovated kitchen features window pane cabinetry,newer stainless appliances,stained concrete counters,tile backsplash, private views and french doors to deck.So many treasures!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Simmons

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #253135 Listed on: 05/18/2016

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Co-Listed By

BETH M SHEPPARD

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #225860

Last Buyer's Agent

Chip Wallace

Keller Knapp License #315896

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 108
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Winnona Park/Talley Street 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

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 214 04 120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,746

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Low-Flow Fixtures
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2180.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Laundry Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 108
  • Parcel Number: 15 214 04 120
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2746.00
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Winnona Park/Talley Street
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susie Simmons
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Chip Wallace
Keller Knapp
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$488,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.62%
Current Estimated Value
$834,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$346,178
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
0.0514%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,600
Interest Rate
0.0701%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,600
Interest Rate
0.0701%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$488,000 --
$350,000 --
$274,500 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $315,000
Previous Owner $219,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 Sold $488,000 +0.6% $224 / Sq Ft
05/21/2016 05/21/16 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $485,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $7 $262,560 $110,600 $151,960
2024 $7 $245,160 $110,600 $134,560
2023 $7 $236,640 $110,600 $126,040
2022 $9,877 $227,520 $141,320 $86,200
2021 $18,630 $203,000 $22,920 $180,080
2020 $9,224 $186,520 $22,920 $163,600
2019 $10,641 $193,240 $22,920 $170,320
2018 $7,061 $174,280 $22,920 $151,360
2017 $9,459 $179,760 $22,920 $156,840
2016 $3,891 $159,800 $22,920 $136,880
2014 $387 $135,360 $22,920 $112,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susie Simmons

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Susie Simmons

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 388-4409

    24 Total Sales

    Susie Simmons
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    BETH M SHEPPARD

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 229-9616

    33 Total Sales

    BETH M SHEPPARD
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  • Chip Wallace

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chip Wallace

    Keller Knapp

    (678) 429-9731

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Chip Wallace
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5690628

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-214-04-120

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 College Heights

118 E Benson St, Decatur, GA

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