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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$925,000
239 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
3beds
1,948sqft
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
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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#: 10843026
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+109%$475/sqft |
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| 1/7/2013 | Sold | $442,500-1.4%$227/sqft |
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| 11/7/2012 | Price change | $449,000-2.4%$230/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Intown #7007467 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $459,900+78.8%$236/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #5075339 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2002 | Sold | $257,200+113.6%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/1997 | Sold | $120,400$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Oakhurst
Nearby schools
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.




