Last Sold Price
4 beds2,751 sqft$468/sqft
120 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030

Description

Welcome to this storybook 1940s cottage where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and everyday functionality come together. The main level is filled with natural light and includes inviting living and dining spaces, an updated kitchen, and a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath provide flexibility for family or guests. Just off the kitchen, a versatile bonus room is perfectly suited as a dedicated workspace, a place to practice music, or a cozy...Welcome to this storybook 1940s cottage where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and everyday functionality come together. The main level is filled with natural light and includes inviting living and dining spaces, an updated kitchen, and a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath provide flexibility for family or guests. Just off the kitchen, a versatile bonus room is perfectly suited as a dedicated workspace, a place to practice music, or a cozy reading retreat. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the expansive screened porch features a fireplace and ample room for entertaining, relaxed weekend mornings, and family dinners al fresco. The finished daylight basement adds exceptional versatility with a fourth bedroom, full bath, second living area, and an additional room ideal for a gym or office. This level also includes a generous laundry room, workshop/mechanical space, and unfinished storage. Outside, the deep, usable backyard is a true retreat, complete with a flagstone patio, zipline, storage shed, and even a pool. This home offers a lifestyle rooted in community. Located on one of Oakhurst’s most cherished streets, where neighbors connect and children play in the front yards, this address is just one block from Oakhurst Village and its beloved restaurants, neighborhood market, and coffee shop. You’ll also enjoy close proximity to top-rated City Schools of Decatur, MARTA, and all that Decatur has to offer. 120 Maxwell Street offers a rare opportunity to own a home with character, space, and an exceptional sense of place.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/26/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marianne Banchero • Keller Knapp • 404-610-4407

Property Details for 120 Maxwell Street

Status
MLS #
7770300
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$14,861 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Subdivision Complex
Oakhurst
Architectural Style
Cottage
Exterior
Storage
Parking Features
Driveway
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Knapp, Marianne Banchero

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL, Valerie M Gonzalez

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Building Information for 120 Maxwell Street

Stories2Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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$7,785 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,547

Property Taxes

$1,238

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 120 Maxwell Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: Traveling East on Ponce de Leon, take a right on East Lake Drive and head toward Oakhurst Village. Make a right on Oakview Road and your next right on Maxwell Street. House is on the left. GPS Friendly.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -84.304434, 33.757834
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 213 03 207
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: Same as Deed Book 23483 Page 646
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $36,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Double Vanity, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier, Generator
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Den, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Private
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Sink
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1876.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 875.0
  • SqFt Source: Agent Measured
  • Square Footage: 2751.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 221 x 55
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 245.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 120 Maxwell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346484127

$410,000

+97.7% / yr

Jan 18, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #323316822

$215,400
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346484127

$410,000

+97.7% / yr

01/18/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #323316822

$215,400

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 120 Maxwell Street

Taxable ValueLand$99,760Additions$252,920Total$352,680
Tax Record2025$5 ($0 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,876 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,876 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2020ZoningR60: DEC SCountyDEKALBAPN15-213-03-207

Schools near 120 Maxwell Street

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oakhurst Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Beacon Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Decatur High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 120 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,288,000
4
2,751
12,196
$412,300
3
3
1,932
12,197
0.5
185,210
35,284
$305,000
3
1,480
$1,295,000
5
3,470
8,712
$295,000
3
3
2,212
11,326

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