234 West Benson Street

Closed 8/26/15
Closed 8/26/15
Exterior Front. Vintage charm with all the modern amenities that buyers expect in new construction.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,030,000
5 beds3,840 sqft
234 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
1928Year Built
$268/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gorgeous renovation to true craftsman bungalow. Situated on one of highest lots in Oakhurst just down the street from Oakhurst village. This home has all the touches of new construction while keeping character of original house. 5 bedrms, 4 full baths. On main, new kitchen, family rm, full bath, bedrm & laundry rm in addition to original living rm & dining rm All new upper level w/large master suite, 3 addtl bedrms,1 priv bath,1 jack&jill bath. Enjoy Oakhurst living from huge front porch, level back...Gorgeous renovation to true craftsman bungalow. Situated on one of highest lots in Oakhurst just down the street from Oakhurst village. This home has all the touches of new construction while keeping character of original house. 5 bedrms, 4 full baths. On main, new kitchen, family rm, full bath, bedrm & laundry rm in addition to original living rm & dining rm All new upper level w/large master suite, 3 addtl bedrms,1 priv bath,1 jack&jill bath. Enjoy Oakhurst living from huge front porch, level back yard. Amazing side entry with private porch & detached two car garage.
  • Listed by: FRANK B GOLLEY • GOLLEY REALTY GROUP
Listing closed: 08/26/2015 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5383612

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,220,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 234 West Benson Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,560 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Exterior: None
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From Oakhurst Villlage & Oakview Road, take West Benson to house on right. From d'town Decatur, take N. McDonough past Agnes Scott to right on West Benson. House will be on left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • Coordinates: -84.299542, 33.760665
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 234WBensonST
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 12
  • Tax Lot: 33
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $50.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Other
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 3840.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 214
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 72 x 195
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash

Property History for 234 West Benson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554923484

$1,030,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554923484

$1,030,000

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

Public Records for 234 West Benson Street

Taxable ValueLand$116,440Additions$402,040Total$518,480
Tax Record2025$13 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,507 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,507 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningR100CountyDEKALBAPN15 214 04 125Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 234 West Benson 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: 234 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,030,000
5
3,840
–
240 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
1
2,203
14,810
226 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$655,000
4
2,100
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244 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
2,309
14,375
220 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
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2
1
2,278
13,939
235 West Benson Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$653,100
5
4
3,858
13,504

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