In the heart of everything, this lovely home is walkable to schools, parks, retail, and is nestled in the Oakhurst district of the City of Decatur. Capture a rare opportunity to live in a historic home that is well-maintained and move-in ready. Possibly the best front porch in Decatur! Master on the main accompanied by another full bed/bath, plus two more bedrooms upstairs each with full baths make for a flexible floor plan to suit your needs. Updated efficient systems, great storage, hardwood floors, a lovely garden, and large detached one-car garage are added amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Walsh• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with MANDY THOMPSON• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6758552
Redfin Estimate
$1,103,410
$408K since sold in October 2020$86K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
In the heart of everything, this lovely home is walkable to schools, parks, retail, and is nestled in the Oakhurst district of the City of Decatur. Capture a rare opportunity to live in a historic home that is well-maintained and move-in ready. Possibly the best front porch in Decatur! Master on the main accompanied by another full bed/bath, plus two more bedrooms upstairs each with full baths make for a flexible floor plan to suit your needs.Updated efficient systems, great storage, hardwood floors, a lovely garden, and large detached one-car garage are added amenities.
FMLS #6758552
Oct 8, 2020
Sold
$695,000
$235/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2020
Price Changed
$725,000
$245/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$750,000
$254/sq ft
GAMLS #8663865
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2019
Listed
$775,000
$262/sq ft
FMLS #6572756
Sep 20, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2019
Price Changed
$775,000
$262/sq ft
Jul 19, 2019
Price Changed
$799,900
$270/sq ft
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$825,000
$279/sq ft
GAMLS #8608424
Sep 21, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2019
Price Changed
$775,000
$262/sq ft
Jul 19, 2019
Price Changed
$799,900
$270/sq ft
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$825,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 8, 2008
Sold
$575,000
$194/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2003
Sold
$295,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1999
Sold
$237,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1996
Sold
$121,500
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1990
Sold
$98,500
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1987
Sold
$83,400
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,580 (+0.2%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2024
$12,557 (−12.5%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2023
$14,355 (+11.6%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2022
$12,868 (+3.6%)
$63,000 + $255,640
$318,640
2021
$12,416 (−2.3%)
$31,640 + $246,360
$278,000
2020
$12,710 (+161.5%)
$31,640 + $246,360
$278,000
2019
$4,861 (−3.3%)
$32,560 + $241,560
$274,120
2018
$5,027 (−4.2%)
$32,560 + $238,200
$270,760
2017
$5,245 (−15.9%)
$32,560 + $238,200
$270,760
2016
$6,235 (+12.0%)
$32,560 + $205,600
$238,160
2014
$5,566 (−0.3%)
$32,560 + $231,600
$264,160
2013
$5,581 (+376.9%)
$85,200 + $128,280
$213,480
2012
$1,170 (−80.5%)
$85,200 + $128,280
$213,480
2011
$6,005 (+463.5%)
$32,400 + $181,080
$213,480
2010
$1,066 (+86.4%)
$32,400 + $181,080
$213,480
2008
$572
Tax history for 117 Jefferson Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,580 (+0.2%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2024
$12,557 (−12.5%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2023
$14,355 (+11.6%)
$75,000 + $225,000
$300,000
2022
$12,868 (+3.6%)
$63,000 + $255,640
$318,640
2021
$12,416 (−2.3%)
$31,640 + $246,360
$278,000
2020
$12,710 (+161.5%)
$31,640 + $246,360
$278,000
2019
$4,861 (−3.3%)
$32,560 + $241,560
$274,120
2018
$5,027 (−4.2%)
$32,560 + $238,200
$270,760
2017
$5,245 (−15.9%)
$32,560 + $238,200
$270,760
2016
$6,235 (+12.0%)
$32,560 + $205,600
$238,160
2014
$5,566 (−0.3%)
$32,560 + $231,600
$264,160
2013
$5,581 (+376.9%)
$85,200 + $128,280
$213,480
2012
$1,170 (−80.5%)
$85,200 + $128,280
$213,480
2011
$6,005 (+463.5%)
$32,400 + $181,080
$213,480
2010
$1,066 (+86.4%)
$32,400 + $181,080
$213,480
2008
$572
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,110
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 02 041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Heading East on W. College Avenue take a right onto Jefferson Place and the home is on your right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,110
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 02 041
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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