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    239 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030

    3beds
    1,948sqft
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    $6,890/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $900,200 Zestimate®
    $475/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Soaring ceilingsRemarkable scalePrivate balconyDedicated officeExtraordinarily tall windowsNatural lightHistoric character
    There are homes you admire, and then there are homes that simply feel special. Set on nearly half an acre in the heart of Oakhurst, 239 W Benson Street is a timeless classic where historic character, remarkable scale, beautiful outdoor living and one of Decatur's most vibrant communities come together. Immediately inside the proportions are impressive. Soaring ceilings and extraordinarily tall windows flood the home with natural light, while beautiful wood floors with distinctive bespoke markings that speak to the home's history bring warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Every room feels gracious yet inviting, preserving the soul of a historic home while offering the space and flexibility of modern life. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus a dedicated office, the floor plan offers wonderful versatility. The oversized primary suite is a destination of its own, with a private balcony, a wall of built-in storage and the kind of scale rarely encountered in a home of this era, a serene retreat tucked away from the main living spaces. Outside you are spoiled with a choice of multiple outdoor spaces that create places to dine under the trees, entertain friends, garden, play or simply enjoy the privacy and breathing room of an expansive property, all while living in the heart of Oakhurst. You know you will be living in this epic screened in porch year round! And Oakhurst isn't simply where you live; it's part of how you live. Just a block from Oakhurst Village for coffee, dinner or drinks, wander through the beloved Wylde Center's Oakhurst Garden, jump on the PATH or make Saturday morning a ritual at the year-round Oakhurst Farmers Market, where local produce, baked goods, live music and chef demonstrations bring neighbors together. Parks, playgrounds, restaurants, neighborhood gathering spots, MARTA and City Schools of Decatur are all woven into daily life and offer an unbeatable lifestyle quality. And then there is PORCHFEST, one of the traditions that captures Oakhurst better than almost anything else. For one unforgettable day, porches become stages, yards become venues and the neighborhood fills with music, neighbors and visitors wandering from performance to performance. With roughly 200 acts spread throughout Oakhurst, it is grassroots community at its absolute best-and when you live here, it's happening in your neighborhood. Not forgetting close proximity to Downtown Decatur and nearby Hosea & 2nd Hub, spoilt for choice is an understatement. Behind all of this historic beauty are significant recent improvements for the home's next chapter, including a 2025 new roof, full exterior painting in 2025 and a 2026 AquaGuard basement system creating HUGE storage potential, plus many documented additional improvements throughout. 239 W Benson Street isn't trying to recreate the character of historic Oakhurst-it is part of it.
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    Listed by:

    Alex Smith Meier 404-788-6729,

    Keller Williams Realty,

    Christine Aiken 404-735-6027,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10843026MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Laundry, Office, Sun Room
      Dining room
      • Features: Separate Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Mud Room
      Features
      • Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,948
      • Total interior livable area: 1,948 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,948
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      • Body of water: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.31 Acres
      • Features: Corner Lot, Level, Private
      Details
      • Parcel number: 15 214 04 084

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1928

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Public Transport, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Oakhurst
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Decatur

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $475/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $810,600
      • Annual tax amount: $14,123
      • Date on market: 9/10/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $900,200

        $855,000 - $945,000

        $3,633/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/10/2026Listed for sale$925,000+109%$475/sqft
        Source: FMLS GA #7826992 Report a problem
        1/7/2013Sold$442,500-1.4%$227/sqft
        Source: FMLS GA #5075339 Report a problem
        11/7/2012Price change$449,000-2.4%$230/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Intown #7007467 Report a problem
        10/19/2012Listed for sale$459,900+78.8%$236/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #5075339 Report a problem
        4/26/2002Sold$257,200+113.6%$132/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/4/1997Sold$120,400$62/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$20,315 +5.6%$324,240 +5.5%
        2024$19,235 +240938.6%$307,280 +3.6%
        2023$8 -1%$296,720 +12.1%
        2022$8 -7.6%$264,720 +14.4%
        2021$9 -99.6%$231,400 +4.1%
        2020$2,311 +5.1%$222,320 +4.5%
        2019$2,199 -1.6%$212,760 +2.6%
        2018$2,236 +10.3%$207,360 +1.9%
        2017$2,026 -3.5%$203,560 +3.8%
        2016$2,101 $196,040 +29.1%
        2014$2,101 $151,840 +56.9%
        2013-- $96,800
        2012-- $96,800 -9.2%
        2011-- $106,600
        2010$510 $106,600
        2009$510 +14.3%$106,600
        2008$446 +1.6%$106,600
        2007$439 $106,600 +13.3%
        2006$439 +12.9%$94,080 +9.9%
        2005$389 +5.8%$85,600
        2004$368 +10.5%$85,600 +8.8%
        2003$333 -62.9%$78,680 +4.4%
        2002$897 +23.7%$75,400 +7.3%
        2001$726 $70,240
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Oakhurst

        Getting around

        69 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        40 / 100
        Some Transit
        83 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Oakhurst
        • Middle: Beacon Hill
        • High: Decatur

        Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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