148 Mead Road

Closed 8/23/21
Closed 8/23/21
Authentic 1908 Bungalow in the heart of Oakhurst!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$965,000
4 beds2,884 sqft

148 Mead Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1908Year Built
$335/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity in Oakhurst to own an early 20th Century bungalow with charm and grace on desirable Mead Road, home of the famed Porchfest! Cross the street to Mead Road Park and Oakhurst Elementary! Short walk to end of street is Oakhurst Village - shops, more parks and go east to the Wylde Center and Agnes Scott College. Emory is a 10-min. drive and Ga. State short ride on MARTA. Upon entering this 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home from the rocking chair front porch, you will feel the 1908 authenticity...Rare opportunity in Oakhurst to own an early 20th Century bungalow with charm and grace on desirable Mead Road, home of the famed Porchfest! Cross the street to Mead Road Park and Oakhurst Elementary! Short walk to end of street is Oakhurst Village - shops, more parks and go east to the Wylde Center and Agnes Scott College. Emory is a 10-min. drive and Ga. State short ride on MARTA. Upon entering this 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home from the rocking chair front porch, you will feel the 1908 authenticity with its just-refinished heart pine floors, orig. windows, 10' ceilings, detailed wood trim, and a fireplace in both LR and DR. Main floor master suite added in 2013 has spacious walk-in closet, vintage-style soaker tub, and tiled shower. Two additional main floor BR's have shared full bath in between. Additional half-bath includes washer/dryer. Recently remodeled expansive kitchen has quartz countertops and abundant storage. Terrace level has spacious in-law or teen suite w/separate entrance and cozy kitchen. Two additional rooms include a spacious office and TV/family room with door leading to back porch/yard. Home is fenced on all sides and graced with beautiful, low maintenance perennial gardens & shade trees for relief from hot summers while relaxing on one of 2 back decks. Driveway security gate has remote access to plenty of parking behind the home. Attic has potential for 2 more BR's, bath and bonus room.
Listing closed: 08/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6915170
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Property Information for 148 Mead Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,537 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior: Garden, Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Storage
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: From W. College in city of Decatur, travel south on Mead Road. House will be on left, across from Mead Road Park.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.305529, 33.764739
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 236 02 015
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 15
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Renfroe
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Pine
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan, Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Other Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Living Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Laundry Chute, Main Level
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1828.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1056.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 2884.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 236
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Sloped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 50
  • Body Type: Other
  • Vegetation: Wooded

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 148 Mead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471416457

$965,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471416457

$965,000

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

Public Records for 148 Mead Road

Taxable Value

Land

$99,120

Additions

$278,000
Total$377,120

Tax Record

2025

$12 ($1 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

1,824 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,824 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,405 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1925

Zoning

R60

County

DEKALB

APN

15 236 02 015

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 148 Mead Road

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Decatur High School
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: 148 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$965,000
4
2,884
8,712
144 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$965,000
5
3,937
8,712
150 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$850,000
3
3
1,692
7,405
140 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
–
5
1,980
7,841
136 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1,754
7,841
132 Mead Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,277,500
4
4
2,290
7,841

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