238 Maxwell Street

Closed 11/4/22
Closed 11/4/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$750,000
3 beds1,850 sqft$405/sqft
238 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$405/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This enchanting cottage located on one of the best streets in Oakhurst has so much to offer! Turn key home features modern touches throughout, but maintains much of its 1930's charm, including gorgeous hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, and even a curved archway leading into the separate dining room. The updated kitchen features high performance countertops, white cabinets, stainless appliances, gas range with vent hood, farmhouse sink, and a good sized pantry. The back door off the kitchen leads...This enchanting cottage located on one of the best streets in Oakhurst has so much to offer! Turn key home features modern touches throughout, but maintains much of its 1930's charm, including gorgeous hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, and even a curved archway leading into the separate dining room. The updated kitchen features high performance countertops, white cabinets, stainless appliances, gas range with vent hood, farmhouse sink, and a good sized pantry. The back door off the kitchen leads to a large screened porch and backyard oasis complete with custom landscaping, firepit, garden, and storage shed. The backyard is fully fenced and flat! On the main floor of the home, there are two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a laundry room. Upstairs is your private owner's suite with en suite bathroom and closet space galore. There is also bonus space upstairs for an office and/or cozy TV room. This house also features an unfinished basement with interior entry through the kitchen that offers wonderful storage options! During their ownership, the Sellers have done many upgrades and updates to the home, including a new high efficiency HVAC system, tankless water heater, whole house water filtration system, and more. Maxwell Street is a wonderful street where friendly neighbors socialize while kids of all ages play together in front yards. Superb location, walking distance to top rated Decatur schools, Oakhurst Park, Oakhurst Village, the dog park and so much more!
  • Listed by: Marianne Banchero • Keller Knapp
Listing closed: 11/04/2022 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7117959

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$799,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 238 Maxwell Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Oakhurst
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Exterior: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Restaurant, Sidewalks
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.307259, 33.757806
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 213 03 190
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: See Exhibit
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 0
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $5,100.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1850.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 225 x 50
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 238 Maxwell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500842267

$750,000

+4.3% / yr

Sep 23, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580187275

$579,900

+16.4% / yr

Sep 19, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370339458

$367,500

+5.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500842267

$750,000

+4.3% / yr

09/23/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580187275

$579,900

+16.4% / yr

09/19/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370339458

$367,500

+5.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 238 Maxwell Street

Taxable ValueLand$99,760Additions$242,760Total$342,520
Tax Record2025$3,999 ($333 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,044 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated2012ZoningR60: DEC SCountyDEKALBAPN15-213-03-190

Schools near 238 Maxwell 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: 238 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$750,000
3
1,850
13,068
242 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$25,300
3
1
1,512
11,761
234 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$2,200,000
4
6
3,963
11,326
250 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
–
4
4
3,121
17,424
230 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
–
2
1
1,158
11,326
226 Maxwell Street, Decatur, GA 30030
$925,000
4
3,148
13,068

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