Tucked into the heart of Oakhurst on beloved Hood Circle, this bright and charming cottage offers the perfect one-level retreat from the pace of everyday life. Thoughtful room proportions and an easy, open flow create a home that feels both cozy and connected. A private bedroom wing includes two bedrooms and a beautifully preserved central bath complete with a classic clawfoot tub. The spacious living room anchors the home and flows naturally into the entertaining spaces beyond — a formal dining room made for gatherings, a storage-rich kitchen with casual breakfast bar, and a flexible rear office or bedroom that opens to the relaxing back deck. Homes of this scale with such lovingly preserved historic character are becoming increasingly rare. While there is room to expand if desired, many would agree this home feels just right exactly as it is. The deep backyard offers endless possibilities for gardening, pets, play, or future inspiration. Warm, welcoming, and full of heart — this is the kind of home that makes Oakhurst so special.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$438Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chrissie Kallio• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Oakhurst, located between Downtown Decatur and Kirkwood, is a residential and walkable Decatur neighborhood with a village-style commercial strip and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the College Avenue and East Lake Drive corridor, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Craftsman bungalows and early 20th-century cottages set a consistent architectural rhythm, with pocket parks and front-porch streetscapes shaping daily routines. Sceptre Brewing Arts anchors the local beer-and-arts scene, while Universal Joint and Steinbeck’s Restaurant & Bar serve as long-running gathering spots. Oakhurst Park adds courts, fields, and shaded paths that connect the neighborhood’s calm blocks to its busier corners.
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Market insights
143 Hood Cir · $499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
104 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,000
Median sale price in this area is $393,953. (21% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
No shared/common walls
Office
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Roommate floor plan
Split bedroom plan
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub/shower combo
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
White cabinets
Pantry
Solid surface counters
Range hood
Gas range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in kitchen on main level
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Private yard
Deck
Front porch
Paved city street frontage
Near trails/greenway and park
Home design
One-level home
Wood siding
Resale condition
Crawl space foundation
Parking
On-street parking available
Open parking
Construction
Composition roof
Combination foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
HOA & community
Community amenities include dog park, pool, playground, tennis courts, park, restaurants, near public transport, near schools, and near shopping
Electricity and solar
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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
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