Historic 1915 craftsman bungalow, Diamond in the rough! w/3 large bedrooms/3 full baths, welcoming front porch, and charm galore in Oakhurst w/City of Decatur schools. Period details incl high ceilings, original wood floors and molding, and 2 double sided fireplaces which cover the formal dining room, living room, and 2 bedrooms. Oversized rooms, including kitchen with breakfast area. Bonus workshop in partial basement. Level driveway offers off street parking. Walk to Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst Village, Agnes Scott and schools. Quick drive to I-285, Midtown, Emory/CDC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ann Finley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Lee Taylor• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6084592
Redfin Estimate
$1,099,603
$570K since sold in November 2018$56K since July
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This home's estimate is 34.8% higher than the average sale price ($816K) of 6 comparable homes.
Historic 1915 craftsman bungalow w/3 large bedrooms/3 full baths, welcoming front porch, and charm galore in Oakhurst w/City of Decatur schools. Period details incl high ceilings, original wood floors and molding, and 2 double sided fireplaces which cover the formal dining room, living room, and 2 bedrooms. Oversized rooms, including kitchen with breakfast area. Bonus workshop in partial basement. Level driveway offers off street parking. Walk to Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst Village shops, restaurants & Agnes Scott and schools. Quick drive to I-285, Midtown, Emory/CDC.
Public Records
Jun 25, 1984
Sold
$67,000
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1982
Sold
$58,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,017 (+13.9%)
$84,280 + $322,280
$406,560
2024
$14,944 (+55.7%)
$84,280 + $322,280
$406,560
2023
$9,599 (+16.6%)
$84,280 + $273,240
$357,520
2022
$8,232 (−46.0%)
$59,280 + $119,440
$178,720
2021
$15,256 (+79.0%)
$36,160 + $134,760
$170,920
2020
$8,524 (+6.1%)
$36,160 + $134,760
$170,920
2019
$8,034 (+6.6%)
$36,160 + $147,640
$183,800
2018
$7,539 (+29.5%)
$36,160 + $135,680
$171,840
2017
$5,821 (+122.2%)
$36,160 + $135,680
$171,840
2016
$2,620 (−22.3%)
$36,160 + $83,280
$119,440
2014
$3,373 (−2.5%)
$36,160 + $123,040
$159,200
2013
$3,460 (+419.0%)
$36,176 + $94,824
$131,000
2012
$667 (−81.3%)
$94,680 + $36,320
$131,000
2011
$3,573 (+489.7%)
$36,000 + $89,040
$125,040
2010
$606 (+12.9%)
$36,000 + $89,040
$125,040
2008
$537
Tax history for 215 Jefferson Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,017 (+13.9%)
$84,280 + $322,280
$406,560
2024
$14,944 (+55.7%)
$84,280 + $322,280
$406,560
2023
$9,599 (+16.6%)
$84,280 + $273,240
$357,520
2022
$8,232 (−46.0%)
$59,280 + $119,440
$178,720
2021
$15,256 (+79.0%)
$36,160 + $134,760
$170,920
2020
$8,524 (+6.1%)
$36,160 + $134,760
$170,920
2019
$8,034 (+6.6%)
$36,160 + $147,640
$183,800
2018
$7,539 (+29.5%)
$36,160 + $135,680
$171,840
2017
$5,821 (+122.2%)
$36,160 + $135,680
$171,840
2016
$2,620 (−22.3%)
$36,160 + $83,280
$119,440
2014
$3,373 (−2.5%)
$36,160 + $123,040
$159,200
2013
$3,460 (+419.0%)
$36,176 + $94,824
$131,000
2012
$667 (−81.3%)
$94,680 + $36,320
$131,000
2011
$3,573 (+489.7%)
$36,000 + $89,040
$125,040
2010
$606 (+12.9%)
$36,000 + $89,040
$125,040
2008
$537
*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
3.75
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,700
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 02 053
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 5, 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, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, south on McDonough St, right onto W College Ave, left on Jefferson Place.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 02 053
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 5, 2026
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Schools
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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