Outstanding investor opportunity located 1 mile from Decatur Square. Rehab or tear down. This vintage home includes hardwood floors, a large screened in porch and a 2 bed room in-law apartment above the detached 3 car garage. PRICE REDUCTION!!! GREAT LOCATION!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jamia Everson• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with CHIP WALLACE• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #5597991
Redfin Estimate
$1,584,499
$259K since sold in June 2021$29K since July
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This home's estimate is 119.7% higher than the average sale price ($721K) of 6 comparable homes.
Outstanding investor opportunity located 1 mile from Decatur Square. Rehab or tear down. This vintage home includes hardwood floors, a large screened in porch and a 2 bed room in-law apartment above the detached 3 car garage. PRICE REDUCTION!!! GREAT LOCATION!!!
FMLS #5597991
Dec 2, 2015
Price Changed
$410,000
$97/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Price Changed
$435,000
$103/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$410,000
$97/sq ft
Oct 15, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 8, 2015
Price Changed
$435,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 21, 2015
Listed
$499,900
$119/sq ft
Outstanding investor opportunity located 1 mile from Decatur Square. Rehab or tear down. This vintage home includes hardwood floors, a large screened in porch and a 2 bed room in-law apartment above the detached 3 car garage. PRICE REDUCTION!!! GREAT LOCATION!!!
Public Records
Sep 5, 1986
Sold
$68,700
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,613 (+11.0%)
$127,520 + $493,920
$621,440
2024
$23,972 (−49.0%)
$127,520 + $493,920
$621,440
2023
$47,046 (+170.1%)
$127,520 + $431,360
$558,880
2022
$17,415 (+5.6%)
$126,120 + $339,360
$465,480
2021
$16,492 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $306,320
$366,320
2020
$15,640 (+3.9%)
$60,000 + $306,320
$366,320
2019
$15,048 (+3.3%)
$60,000 + $286,160
$346,160
2018
$14,564 (−26.4%)
$60,000 + $282,000
$342,000
2017
$19,777 (+287.5%)
$60,000 + $282,000
$342,000
2016
$5,104 (+86.3%)
$26,180 + $137,800
$163,980
2014
$2,740 (−0.2%)
$26,560 + $123,480
$150,040
2013
$2,746 (+414.5%)
$26,540 + $75,420
$101,960
2012
$534 (−81.8%)
$66,480 + $35,480
$101,960
2011
$2,938 (+504.7%)
$41,200 + $60,760
$101,960
2010
$486 (+14.8%)
$41,200 + $60,760
$101,960
2008
$423
Tax history for 120 W Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,613 (+11.0%)
$127,520 + $493,920
$621,440
2024
$23,972 (−49.0%)
$127,520 + $493,920
$621,440
2023
$47,046 (+170.1%)
$127,520 + $431,360
$558,880
2022
$17,415 (+5.6%)
$126,120 + $339,360
$465,480
2021
$16,492 (+5.4%)
$60,000 + $306,320
$366,320
2020
$15,640 (+3.9%)
$60,000 + $306,320
$366,320
2019
$15,048 (+3.3%)
$60,000 + $286,160
$346,160
2018
$14,564 (−26.4%)
$60,000 + $282,000
$342,000
2017
$19,777 (+287.5%)
$60,000 + $282,000
$342,000
2016
$5,104 (+86.3%)
$26,180 + $137,800
$163,980
2014
$2,740 (−0.2%)
$26,560 + $123,480
$150,040
2013
$2,746 (+414.5%)
$26,540 + $75,420
$101,960
2012
$534 (−81.8%)
$66,480 + $35,480
$101,960
2011
$2,938 (+504.7%)
$41,200 + $60,760
$101,960
2010
$486 (+14.8%)
$41,200 + $60,760
$101,960
2008
$423
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 747
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAKVIEW SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 3,231
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,670
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,729
Building Sq. Ft: 4,960
# of Stories: 1.7
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 483
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,939
Legal Lot Number: 42
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.32
Depth Footage: 195
Front Footage: 71
Zoning Code: R100
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,210
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 145
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 12, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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