228 Sterling Street

Closed 6/8/26
Closed 6/8/26
Gallery Image 1
Sold
Last Sold Price
$875,000
2 beds1,656 sqft$528/sqft
228 Sterling St, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$528/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Full YouTube Tour Search: 228 Sterling ST. They say perfection is a myth. They were wrong. It doesn’t arrive the way you expect. It’s not wrapped in the hollow promise of new construction or the breathless chase for more. Perfection, when it finally finds you, is simpler than that. It’s older. It smells like chamomile tea and aged leather. It looks like a 1950s Craftsman bungalow with arched doorways that lead to beautiful spaces. It feels like rising sourdough. A pot of herbs on the window sill....Full YouTube Tour Search: 228 Sterling ST. They say perfection is a myth. They were wrong. It doesn’t arrive the way you expect. It’s not wrapped in the hollow promise of new construction or the breathless chase for more. Perfection, when it finally finds you, is simpler than that. It’s older. It smells like chamomile tea and aged leather. It looks like a 1950s Craftsman bungalow with arched doorways that lead to beautiful spaces. It feels like rising sourdough. A pot of herbs on the window sill. Early mornings with nothing but birdsong and dewy grass. A quiet street in Oakhurst. A backyard studio space with French doors, perfectly separating your work days from the sacred. Because the home inside was never made for spreadsheets or zoom calls…. It was made for slow living. Every detail was chosen by hands that understood what a home is supposed to feel like. Willow Green shaker cabinets with satin bronze hardware. An apron-front farmhouse sink. Nothing forced. Nothing duplicated. Everything authentic. The primary bath is its own world, warm and cocooning. Blushing in the morning light like she knows exactly how beautiful she is. Original hardwood, worn smooth by decades of bare feet and lives fully lived. Oakhurst Village is just down the street… with the best restaurants, coffee, and the Oakhurst market. In this home you are still. You are whole, you are Grateful… the little prayer you whispered the night you submitted your offer was heard. You knew then. You know now. This is the one you’ll never leave.
  • Listed by: Vanessa Reilly • Domo Realty 404-974-9550
Listing closed: 06/08/2026 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7763013
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Property Information for 228 Sterling Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,140 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Exterior: Garden, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: I-285 E- Take exit 41, Continue on Memorial Dr, go 3.6 mi., Turn right onto Candler Rd SE, go 0.3 mi., turn left onto Hosea L Williams Dr NE.go for 0.5 mi., turn right onto E Lake Dr NE., go for 0.4 mi., Turn right onto Underwood St., Turn left onto McKoy St., turn right onto Sterling St., destination is on the right.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -84.299413, 33.758655
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 214 03 020
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 50 X 133 X 50 X 134 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.16AC 10-31-00
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Other
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: See Remarks
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1656.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 133 x 100
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 228 Sterling Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946387287

$875,000

+13.3% / yr

Jan 22, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527443778

$650,000—
Jan 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541854970

$650,000

+4.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1946387287

$875,000

+13.3% / yr

01/22/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527443778

$650,000
01/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541854970

$650,000

+4.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 228 Sterling Street

Taxable ValueLand$116,440Additions$165,880Total$282,320
Tax Record2025$3,296 ($275 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated2012ZoningR100: SF RCountyDEKALBAPN15-214-03-020

Schools near 228 Sterling Street

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: 228 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$875,000
2
1,656
6,534
232 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$690,000
4
2,304
8,712
224 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$685,000
4
2,716
–
236 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$218,000
–
2
1,178
6,534
220 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$925,000
3
2,272
8,712
223 Sterling Street, Decatur, GA 30030
–
–
2
1,361
5,227

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