NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 W Benson St Decatur, GA 30030

Oakhurst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $624,000 - $1,205,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,337 Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2024

Last sale price $705,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,701/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oakhurst Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Harmony Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Build your dream home on one of the best lots in Oakhurst. A short walk to Oakhurst Village this location provides easy access to all the wonderful restaurants and shops that make the area so special. Designed as a 5 bedroom 4 bath home this future build has all the amenities. The large, gorgeous central kitchen is open to the family room and includes a mudroom, walk-in pantry and small office. A separate dining room adjacent to the kitchen is surrounded by windows and opens to the covered porch providing the perfect place to entertain and linger after dining. Combined with the kitchen the family room completes the public space on the main floor with built-ins flanking a cozy fireplace. The additional flex room and full bath provide a bedroom on the main floor or a private den for either work or escape. Upstairs features the oversized master with master bath. The master bath includes dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower and large walk in closet. The three other bedrooms upstairs include one bedroom with private bath while the other two bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bath. Downstairs the walk-out basement provides a blank slate for future expansion or the opportunity to add a bedroom and bathroom in addition to a large living room/media room and tons of storage. This is your opportunity to create the home you have always wanted in a fantastic neighborhood within the city of Decatur.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Golley

Golley Realty Group License #241078 Listed on: 02/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

David Pruett

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate License #394756

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,365

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 190 x 72
  • Private Entrance
  • Sloped Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Home to be built
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the lower level
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 110 Volts
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Oakhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 214 04 082

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,365

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Legal Description: All that tract and parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 214 of the 15th District of DeKalb County Georgia being improved property known as 231 West Benson Street, Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia according to the present system of numbering houses in DeKab County Georgia.
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: To Be Built
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3337.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1435.00
  • Special Features: NewHome

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, Low-Flow Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk Out
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3337.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Floor
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3000
  • Lot: 15
  • Land/Lot: 214
  • Deed Book: 31251
  • Deed Page: 543
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sloped
  • Lot Dimensions: 190 x 72
  • Parcel Number: 15 214 04 082
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, Construction, HVAC, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1365.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-214-04-082
  • Close Date: 2024-03-14
  • Tax Year: 2023

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
Feb 27, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Gately Joshua
Bought by
Jenny Rodney D Tr and Jenny Michelle K Tr
Seller's Agent
Frank Golley
Golley Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
David Pruett
Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,170,000
-62.4%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
265
Current Estimated Value
$837,531

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,531
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2024
Closed on
Jan 16, 2024
Sold by
Ely Anne
Bought by
Gately Joshua
Seller's Agent
Frank Golley
Golley Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
David Pruett
Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,170,000
-62.4%
Views
265

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2024
Sold by
Ely Anne
Bought by
Gately Joshua

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1994
Sold by
Forbragd Jack B
Bought by
Guthrie Steven R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,850
Interest Rate
8.53%
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
Jenny Rodney D Tr $705,000 --
Gately Joshua $577,500 --
Gately Joshua $577,500 --
Guthrie Steven R $63,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Guthrie Steven R $50,700
Previous Owner Guthrie Steven R $56,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Sold $705,000 -62.4% $211 / Sq Ft
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 For Sale $1,875,000 -- $562 / 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 $3 $168,680 $63,920 $104,760
2022 $3 $127,920 $53,440 $74,480
2021 $2,221 $128,320 $26,560 $101,760
2020 $2,183 $98,520 $26,560 $71,960
2019 $1,741 $98,520 $26,560 $71,960
2018 $2,787 $98,520 $26,560 $71,960
2017 $1,742 $79,880 $26,560 $53,320
2016 $1,742 $79,880 $26,560 $53,320
2014 $276 $76,200 $26,560 $49,640
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Golley

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Frank Golley

    Golley Realty Group

    (404) 427-9349

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Frank Golley
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  • David Pruett

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    David Pruett

    Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate

    (770) 595-0318

    3 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    David Pruett
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7348029

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-214-04-082

Georgia DeKalb County Decatur 30030 Oakhurst

231 W Benson St, Decatur, GA

This home is located at 231 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030 since 27 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $837,531, approximately $250 per square foot. This property was built in 2024. 231 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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