Last Sold Price
5 beds3,584 sqft$384/sqft
248 3rd Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Description

Custom Designed Classic Oakhurst Cottage! Privacy sets this home apart... Fully renovated with a second-story addition in the summer of 2024. With mature landscaping (Camellias that bloom all winter and anchored by a huge Japanese Maple), this home sits quietly above 3rd Avenue providing the perfect view to enjoy the neighborhood. It exudes good energy and 1920's charm, completely reimagined. Entering from the front porch you will find a warm Living Room featuring a Valor gas log fireplace set seamlessly...Custom Designed Classic Oakhurst Cottage! Privacy sets this home apart... Fully renovated with a second-story addition in the summer of 2024. With mature landscaping (Camellias that bloom all winter and anchored by a huge Japanese Maple), this home sits quietly above 3rd Avenue providing the perfect view to enjoy the neighborhood. It exudes good energy and 1920's charm, completely reimagined. Entering from the front porch you will find a warm Living Room featuring a Valor gas log fireplace set seamlessly into the classic brickwork. It can heat the entire home! Pass through the elegant Dining Room to the Kitchen, which lights up every morning catching the sunrise from the East. The Kitchen is made for entertaining, featuring a large island for serving and casual seating. The main level includes an ensuite Bedroom/ Guest with soaking tub, heated stone tile flooring, glass shower and custom closets. Also on the main level is a full hall bath and additional bedroom/ office / she-shed = (Current use!). New HVAC units (Main and Upper), New Tankless Water Heater, New flooring, All New Cabinetry, New Roof, Interior/Exterior paint throughout, New Jenn-Air Range, Miele DW, Viking MW, Wine Cooler. Second level Architecture details are highlighted by the Vaulted ceilings in Every Room! This creates unique light and space throughout. Heated tile floors give a true Spa-like feel for the Primary Master Bath that also includes a fully enclosed steam shower wrapped in natural stone tile, a soaking tub, double vanity, and incredible closet built-ins. Additional bedrooms with ensuite tub/shower and heated floors. The Upper level includes a spacious additional living room that is fantastic for movie nights. This area could also be easily converted to a 3rd Upper bedroom. Overall this is a 5 Bed / 5 Bath home. The Main house is a 4-bedroom, 4-full-bathroom home with a Private, flat, fully fenced backyard and a detached Carriage house over a two car Garage. The 1/1 Loft apartment features good living space, a nice size bedroom, a kitchenette and a full custom steam shower (yes, another steam shower!). It could be a cash flowing rental (approx. $2000 per month rental potential)or multi-gen housing. The Garage space is heated and cooled and currently serves as a workout and additional TV area. An EV charger is also wired. 3584 Total Heated Sq. Ft. per the plans and Earth Craft Certified.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steve Bixler • Keller Knapp • 404-804-4427

Property Details for 248 3rd Avenue

Status
MLS #
7741850
Days on Market
54
Taxes
$10,693 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Subdivision Complex
Oakhurst
Architectural Style
Cottage, Craftsman
Exterior
Gas Grill, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Num Of Garage Spaces
2
Num Of Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached, Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None

Location

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Building Information for 248 3rd Avenue

Stories2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,880 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,989

Property Taxes

$891

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 248 3rd Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: From downtown Oakhurst take Oakview Road south to a Right turn onto Third Avenue. 248 will be on your Right.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -84.308238, 33.762178
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 213 04 027
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: BEG AT THE NE SIDE OF THIRD AVE
School Information
  • 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: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Double Master Bedroom, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Combination
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 5
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: Carriage House, Garage(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Other
Green Features
  • Green Building Certifications: EarthCraft Home
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Builder
  • Square Footage: 3584.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165 x 50
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 248 3rd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434077684

$405,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434077684

$405,000

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

Public Records for 248 3rd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$99,120Additions$153,320Total$252,440
Tax Record2025$5 ($0 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,330 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,330 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated2012ZoningXCountyDEKALBAPN15-213-04-027

Schools near 248 3rd Avenue

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: 248 3rd Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
$1,375,000
5
3,584
8,276
$320,000
3
2
1,276
9,583
$765,000
3
1,692
8,712
3
1
1,782
9,148
$710,000
3
3
1,677
8,276
3
2
1,560
10,019

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