Charm galore! Walk to dinner, jazz, wine festival, porch party and so much more in exciting Oakhurst plus you get this amazing house with the rocking chair front porch, renovated kitchen and baths, oversized deck, fenced yard and professional landscaping! Walk right in and start enjoying everything this home has to offer. Nothing has been overlooked!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LINDA LEHSTEN• Keller Knapp
Bought with KELLUM SMITH• Engel & Volkers Intown Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5875770
Redfin Estimate
$805,680
$289K since sold in August 2017$31K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 16.7% higher than the average sale price ($691K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charm galore! Walk to dinner, jazz, wine festival, porch party and so much more in exciting Oakhurst plus you get this amazing house with the rocking chair front porch, renovated kitchen and baths, oversized deck, fenced yard and professional landscaping! Walk right in and start enjoying everything this home has to offer. Nothing has been overlooked!
FMLS #5875770
Aug 15, 2017
Sold
$517,000
$384/sq ft
Aug 6, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2017
Relisted
—
Jul 24, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2017
Price Changed
$529,900
$393/sq ft
Jul 8, 2017
Listed
$539,900
$401/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 2014
Sold
$462,500
$343/sq ft
FMLS #4007181
Jun 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2010
Sold
$341,500
$253/sq ft
Feb 25, 2010
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2010
Price Changed
$349,900
$260/sq ft
Jan 13, 2010
Listed
$339,900
$252/sq ft
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Public Records
Mar 23, 2010
Sold
$341,500
$253/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2006
Sold
$140,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 2005
Sold
$325,000
$241/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2004
Sold
$225,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,673 (+9.1%)
$116,440 + $161,640
$278,080
2024
$10,698 (−43.7%)
$116,440 + $161,640
$278,080
2023
$18,992 (+93.7%)
$116,440 + $139,000
$255,440
2022
$9,805 (−47.0%)
$148,760 + $79,840
$228,600
2021
$18,489 (+108.8%)
$24,120 + $183,840
$207,960
2020
$8,854 (+5.7%)
$24,120 + $183,840
$207,960
2019
$8,375 (+29.1%)
$24,120 + $167,880
$192,000
2018
$6,485 (−7.4%)
$24,120 + $156,880
$181,000
2017
$7,005 (+80.4%)
$24,120 + $156,880
$181,000
2016
$3,883 (+58.2%)
$21,134 + $129,826
$150,960
2014
$2,455 (+2.7%)
$24,120 + $143,920
$168,040
2013
$2,391 (+426.7%)
$24,128 + $63,872
$88,000
2012
$454 (−82.3%)
$60,440 + $27,560
$88,000
2011
$2,560 (+165.8%)
$37,480 + $50,520
$88,000
2010
$963 (+198.8%)
$37,480 + $66,400
$103,880
2008
$322
Tax history for 131 W Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,673 (+9.1%)
$116,440 + $161,640
$278,080
2024
$10,698 (−43.7%)
$116,440 + $161,640
$278,080
2023
$18,992 (+93.7%)
$116,440 + $139,000
$255,440
2022
$9,805 (−47.0%)
$148,760 + $79,840
$228,600
2021
$18,489 (+108.8%)
$24,120 + $183,840
$207,960
2020
$8,854 (+5.7%)
$24,120 + $183,840
$207,960
2019
$8,375 (+29.1%)
$24,120 + $167,880
$192,000
2018
$6,485 (−7.4%)
$24,120 + $156,880
$181,000
2017
$7,005 (+80.4%)
$24,120 + $156,880
$181,000
2016
$3,883 (+58.2%)
$21,134 + $129,826
$150,960
2014
$2,455 (+2.7%)
$24,120 + $143,920
$168,040
2013
$2,391 (+426.7%)
$24,128 + $63,872
$88,000
2012
$454 (−82.3%)
$60,440 + $27,560
$88,000
2011
$2,560 (+165.8%)
$37,480 + $50,520
$88,000
2010
$963 (+198.8%)
$37,480 + $66,400
$103,880
2008
$322
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 04 099
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 15, 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Oakview to W Benson to home on the left
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 099
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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