NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 W Benson St Decatur, GA 30030

Oakhurst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,012,000 - $1,293,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$541/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2015

Last sale price $655,000 $312 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,021/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oakhurst Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2015

This home is truly magical.Filled with high end finishes, exceptional details & tranquil views to your hidden backyard paradise.True chef's kitchen boasts italian marble, stainless steel appliances & luxurious lighting & hardware throughout the home.Beautiful hardwoods & extensive trim welcome you & lead to tile in the kitchen & baths.Master retreat on main with spa bath & amazing walk-in closet. Large bonus room upstairs with full bath.Oversized additional bedrooms.Rocking chair front porch & large back deck perfect for entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhonda Duffy

Duffy Realty of Atlanta License #177871 Listed on: 06/12/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Smith Meier

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta License #352594

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,858

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Parking Pad
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 214 04 126

Community Details

Overview

  • Oakhurst Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,858

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

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: 1929
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2100.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Windows

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private
  • Parcel Number: 15 214 04 126
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2858.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-214-04-126
  • Close Date: 2015-10-06
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2015
Closed on
Oct 6, 2015
Sold by
Smith Dan C
Bought by
Smith Timothy C and Smith-Meier Alexandra Jane
Seller's Agent
Rhonda Duffy
Duffy Realty of Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Alex Smith Meier
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.96%
Current Estimated Value
$1,135,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$480,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%
Original Mortgage
$360,250
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2014
Sold by
Mitchell Lamar Kirkland
Bought by
Coffin Simon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,200
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
Blair Steven
Bought by
Mitchell Lamar K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Smith Timothy C -- --
Smith Timothy C $655,000 --
Coffin Simon M $394,000 --
Mitchell Lamar K $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Timothy C $360,250
Previous Owner Coffin Simon M $315,200
Previous Owner Mitchell Lamar K $205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Sold $655,000 -3.0% $312 / Sq Ft
08/15/2015 08/15/15 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 For Sale $675,000 0.0% $321 / Sq Ft
08/09/2015 08/09/15 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Price Changed $675,000 -2.2% $321 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 For Sale $690,000 -- $329 / 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
2024 $10 $379,680 $128,080 $251,600
2023 $10 $365,400 $128,080 $237,320
2022 $13,404 $328,080 $163,640 $164,440
2021 $12,720 $281,160 $26,560 $254,600
2020 $12,341 $270,320 $26,560 $243,760
2019 $11,838 $272,560 $26,560 $246,000
2018 $11,674 $260,640 $26,560 $234,080
2017 $12,180 $272,600 $26,560 $246,040
2016 $5,357 $261,360 $26,560 $234,800
2014 $400 $126,640 $26,560 $100,080
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rhonda Duffy

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rhonda Duffy

    Duffy Realty of Atlanta

    (678) 318-3613

    2 in this area

    1,545 Total Sales

    Rhonda Duffy
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  • Alex Smith Meier

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Alex Smith Meier

    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

    (404) 788-6729

    2 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Alex Smith Meier
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5554297

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-214-04-126

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Oakhurst

226 W Benson St, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 226 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030 since 12 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,135,617, approximately $540 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 226 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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