NOT LISTED FOR SALE

124 E Benson St Decatur, GA 30030

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $844,000 - $987,508

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,145 Sq Ft
$413/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2012

Last sale price $405,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,646/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit, schools, and shops
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Winnona Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2012

LOWEST PRICE FOR A 4 BR WITH BASEMENT IN OAKHURST! NO WORK IS NEEDED, JUST MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS ADORABLY UPDATED HOME. PERIOD DETAILS HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE BATHS, ORIGINAL HARDWOODS, BUTLERS PANTRY AND SUNROOM...SHORT WALK TO VIBRANT OAKHURST, RESTAURANTS AND MORE! BREEZY MASTER BR HAS SCREEN PORCH...BIG GUEST BEDROOMS WITH VAULTS AND LARGE CLOSETS...HUGE BASEMENT IS READY FOR YOU TO FILL UP OR FINISH! CUL-DE-SAC STREET. BIG YARD IS PERFECT FOR PLAYING IN AND FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP/GUEST HOUSE! WALKING DISTANCE TO ELEM, 4/5 SCHOOL, JR & HIGH SCHOOL!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KELLY AND COMPANY

Keller Williams Realty Atl North License #212619 Listed on: 04/30/2012

Keller Williams Realty Atl North

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Raw

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #250314

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Driveway Level
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit, schools, and shops
  • Property is walking distance to MARTA

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 41 / 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 124EBensonST

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Oakhurst Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,933

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, Permanent Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Sun Room, Workshop, Other
  • Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2145.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: OAKHURST

Lot Info

  • Lot: 41
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: .32 ACRES
  • Parcel Number: 124EBensonST
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3933.00
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • 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 6, 2020
Sold by
Herbert Anthony A
Bought by
Swett Katherine Shropshire and Swett John Eric
Current Estimated Value
$886,627

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2012
Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Mitzel Kenneth P
Bought by
Hebert Anthony A and Ragland Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
KELLY AND COMPANY
Keller Williams Realty Atl North
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Raw
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$384,750
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1999
Sold by
Coe Jonathan M
Bought by
Stafford Katherine M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swett Katherine Shropshire $640,000 --
Hebert Anthony A $405,000 --
Stafford Katherine M $74,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hebert Anthony A $384,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $405,000 +1.3% $189 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2012 04/30/12 For Sale $400,000 -- $186 / 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
2025 $9 $361,920 $133,920 $228,000
2024 $9 $329,680 $133,920 $195,760
2023 $9 $308,960 $133,920 $175,040
2022 $11,742 $283,880 $171,080 $112,800
2021 $13,832 $250,840 $27,760 $223,080
2020 $11,631 $253,560 $30,160 $223,400
2019 $11,177 $251,520 $30,160 $221,360
2018 $10,396 $240,800 $30,160 $210,640
2017 $10,744 $244,920 $30,160 $214,760
2016 $5,387 $238,720 $30,160 $208,560
2014 $381 $204,840 $30,160 $174,680
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KELLY AND COMPANY

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    KELLY AND COMPANY

    Keller Williams Realty Atl North

    (404) 495-5777

    352 Total Sales

    KELLY AND COMPANY
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  • Jeff Raw

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jeff Raw

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 786-6635

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Jeff Raw
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5015655

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-214-04-122

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 College Heights

124 E Benson St, Decatur, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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