Not to be missed, this 1920’s renovated charmer is just blocks away from Oakhurst Village, with all it has to offer – shops, restaurants, festivals, and parks - for humans and dogs!!! Close to Downtown City Square with even more events, music venues, library, and local Wednesday vendors market. Just a short drive to Emory, CDC, and Dekalb Farmer Market. This brick home is packed with rich details – the period butler’s pantry and front door, the brick tile flooring on the screened-in porch and the homes original crystal door handles now used in for the mud room as hanging knobs. Newly refinished hard woods throughout, fresh new paint inside and out, including cabinets. This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home boast exceptionally large formal living with working brick fireplace & mantel, as well as built in book cases. Separate dining room will easily handle seating for 12 or more. The massive kitchen, with loads of cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, ss appliances, is arranged in open floor plan with kitchen and eat in dining area, all overlooking the spacious family room. Outside space includes large back sun deck, fenced corner yard, and storage building for outdoor garden supplies. Laundry room with exterior entry, panty area for storage, mudroom for backpacks, soccer cleats, and winter coats. Move in ready, just unpack and start enjoying walking, small city fun in the heart of the greater metro area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Brookshire• Compass
Bought with CHAD CARTER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6885779
Redfin Estimate
$1,395,276
$320K since sold in June 2021$3,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.
Not to be missed, this 1920’s renovated charmer is just blocks away from Oakhurst Village, with all it has to offer – shops, restaurants, festivals, and parks - for humans and dogs!!! Close to Downtown City Square with even more events, music venues, library, and local Wednesday vendors market. Just a short drive to Emory, CDC, and Dekalb Farmer Market. This brick home is packed with rich details – the period butler’s pantry and front door, the brick tile flooring on the screened-in porch and the homes original crystal door handles now used in for the mud room as hanging knobs. Newly refinished hard woods throughout, fresh new paint inside and out, including cabinets. This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home boast exceptionally large formal living with working brick fireplace & mantel, as well as built in book cases. Separate dining room will easily handle seating for 12 or more. The massive kitchen, with loads of cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, ss appliances, is arranged in open floor plan with kitchen and eat in dining area, all overlooking the spacious family room. Outside space includes large back sun deck, fenced corner yard, and storage building for outdoor garden supplies. Laundry room with exterior entry, panty area for storage, mudroom for backpacks, soccer cleats, and winter coats. Move in ready, just unpack and start enjoying walking, small city fun in the heart of the greater metro area.
FMLS #6885779
Jun 11, 2021
Sold
$1,075,000
$305/sq ft
May 24, 2021
Pending
—
May 21, 2021
Listed
$985,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2011
Sold
$560,000
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1988
Sold
$58,900
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1985
Sold
$48,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,628 (+16.8%)
$121,098 + $321,982
$443,080
2024
$15,949 (−12.6%)
$121,098 + $321,982
$443,080
2023
$18,257 (+28.6%)
$116,440 + $349,320
$465,760
2022
$14,192 (−0.8%)
$148,760 + $257,160
$405,920
2021
$14,305 (−0.2%)
$26,560 + $271,240
$297,800
2020
$14,339 (+3.7%)
$26,560 + $271,240
$297,800
2019
$13,823 (+20.7%)
$26,560 + $292,240
$318,800
2018
$11,457 (−1.1%)
$26,560 + $244,120
$270,680
2017
$11,582 (+127.7%)
$26,560 + $244,120
$270,680
2016
$5,087 (−9.7%)
$25,432 + $228,888
$254,320
2014
$5,636 (−3.4%)
$26,560 + $227,760
$254,320
2013
$5,833 (+375.5%)
$26,540 + $196,820
$223,360
2012
$1,227 (−63.7%)
$66,480 + $156,880
$223,360
2011
$3,377 (+614.6%)
$41,200 + $54,800
$96,000
2010
$473 (+15.0%)
$41,200 + $58,200
$99,400
2008
$411
Tax history for 132 W Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,628 (+16.8%)
$121,098 + $321,982
$443,080
2024
$15,949 (−12.6%)
$121,098 + $321,982
$443,080
2023
$18,257 (+28.6%)
$116,440 + $349,320
$465,760
2022
$14,192 (−0.8%)
$148,760 + $257,160
$405,920
2021
$14,305 (−0.2%)
$26,560 + $271,240
$297,800
2020
$14,339 (+3.7%)
$26,560 + $271,240
$297,800
2019
$13,823 (+20.7%)
$26,560 + $292,240
$318,800
2018
$11,457 (−1.1%)
$26,560 + $244,120
$270,680
2017
$11,582 (+127.7%)
$26,560 + $244,120
$270,680
2016
$5,087 (−9.7%)
$25,432 + $228,888
$254,320
2014
$5,636 (−3.4%)
$26,560 + $227,760
$254,320
2013
$5,833 (+375.5%)
$26,540 + $196,820
$223,360
2012
$1,227 (−63.7%)
$66,480 + $156,880
$223,360
2011
$3,377 (+614.6%)
$41,200 + $54,800
$96,000
2010
$473 (+15.0%)
$41,200 + $58,200
$99,400
2008
$411
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,589
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 214 04 142
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 Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Oakhurst Village, West on Oakview to right on W Benson.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,589
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 142
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 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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