Rare opportunity in Oakhurst to own an early 20th Century bungalow with charm and grace on desirable Mead Road, home of the famed Porchfest! Cross the street to Mead Road Park and Oakhurst Elementary! Short walk to end of street is Oakhurst Village - shops, more parks and go east to the Wylde Center and Agnes Scott College. Emory is a 10-min. drive and Ga. State short ride on MARTA. Upon entering this 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath home from the rocking chair front porch, you will feel the 1908 authenticity with its just-refinished heart pine floors, orig. windows, 10' ceilings, detailed wood trim, and a fireplace in both LR and DR. Main floor master suite added in 2013 has spacious walk-in closet, vintage-style soaker tub, and tiled shower. Two additional main floor BR's have shared full bath in between. Additional half-bath includes washer/dryer. Recently remodeled expansive kitchen has quartz countertops and abundant storage. Terrace level has spacious in-law or teen suite w/separate entrance and cozy kitchen. Two additional rooms include a spacious office and TV/family room with door leading to back porch/yard. Home is fenced on all sides and graced with beautiful, low maintenance perennial gardens & shade trees for relief from hot summers while relaxing on one of 2 back decks. Driveway security gate has remote access to plenty of parking behind the home. Attic has potential for 2 more BR's, bath and bonus room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$417Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by JIM PARKER• Solid Source Realty GA
Bought with Michael Ferguson• Redfin Corporation
Source:FMLS #6915170
Redfin Estimate
$1,203,130
$238K since sold in August 2021$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare opportunity in Oakhurst to own an early 20th C. bungalow with charm and grace on desirable Mead Road, home of the famed Porchfest! Cross the street to Mead Road Park and Oakhurst Elementary! A short walk to the end of the street and you'll come to Oakhurst Village - with shops and more parks - and the nature habitat Wylde Center. Just east is Agnes Scott College, a short ride to Ga. State on MARTA, and a 10-min. drive to Emory. As soon as you enter this 4-BR 3 1/2 BA home from the spacious rocking chair front porch, you will feel its 1908 authenticity in the just-refinished heart pine floors, original windows, high ceilings, and detailed wood trim, along with fireplaces in LR and DR. Main floor master suite added in 2013 with large walk-in closet, vintage-style soaker tub, and tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms have shared bath between. Additional half bath with washer/dryer. Recently remodeled expansive kitchen has quartz counter space and abundant storage. Large attic space has potential for sitting area, two additional BR's and a bath. Terrace level has a spacious in-law or teen suite with separate entrance. Two addit'l rooms perfect as TV/family room & office with door leading out to back yard. There is additionally an unfinished portion with workshop area. The entire fenced-in yard is graced with beautiful, low-maintenance perennial gardens & shade trees for relief from hot summers while sitting on one of two back decks. Driveway security gate has remote access to plenty of parking behind the home.
FMLS #6915170
Aug 23, 2021
Sold
$965,000
$335/sq ft
Jul 28, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 13, 2021
Listed
$975,000
$338/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1986
Sold
$36,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,981 (+2.5%)
$99,120 + $278,000
$377,120
2024
$15,594 (+1.1%)
$99,120 + $278,000
$377,120
2023
$15,429 (+38.3%)
$99,120 + $255,840
$354,960
2022
$11,157 (+40.2%)
$96,000 + $227,040
$323,040
2021
$7,955 (+75.3%)
$28,000 + $190,240
$218,240
2020
$4,537 (+21.0%)
$28,000 + $190,240
$218,240
2019
$3,748 (−6.5%)
$28,000 + $177,280
$205,280
2018
$4,009 (−56.4%)
$28,000 + $183,600
$211,600
2017
$9,198 (+74.8%)
$28,000 + $183,600
$211,600
2016
$5,261 (+73.1%)
$28,000 + $159,560
$187,560
2014
$3,040 (+9.6%)
$28,000 + $168,200
$196,200
2013
$2,773 (+503.3%)
$28,004 + $66,756
$94,760
2012
$460 (−86.1%)
$75,760 + $19,000
$94,760
2011
$3,306 (+241.3%)
$28,000 + $60,800
$88,800
2010
$969 (+1.9%)
$28,000 + $60,800
$88,800
2008
$951
Tax history for 148 Mead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,981 (+2.5%)
$99,120 + $278,000
$377,120
2024
$15,594 (+1.1%)
$99,120 + $278,000
$377,120
2023
$15,429 (+38.3%)
$99,120 + $255,840
$354,960
2022
$11,157 (+40.2%)
$96,000 + $227,040
$323,040
2021
$7,955 (+75.3%)
$28,000 + $190,240
$218,240
2020
$4,537 (+21.0%)
$28,000 + $190,240
$218,240
2019
$3,748 (−6.5%)
$28,000 + $177,280
$205,280
2018
$4,009 (−56.4%)
$28,000 + $183,600
$211,600
2017
$9,198 (+74.8%)
$28,000 + $183,600
$211,600
2016
$5,261 (+73.1%)
$28,000 + $159,560
$187,560
2014
$3,040 (+9.6%)
$28,000 + $168,200
$196,200
2013
$2,773 (+503.3%)
$28,004 + $66,756
$94,760
2012
$460 (−86.1%)
$75,760 + $19,000
$94,760
2011
$3,306 (+241.3%)
$28,000 + $60,800
$88,800
2010
$969 (+1.9%)
$28,000 + $60,800
$88,800
2008
$951
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 02 015
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: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Other Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Pine
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Bathroom, Laundry Chute, Main Level
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From W. College in city of Decatur, travel south on Mead Road. House will be on left, across from Mead Road Park.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 02 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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