220 W Benson St is a 2,278 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $714,190.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$714,190
$16K since July
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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($766K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,922 (+10.5%)
$100,200 + $133,760
$233,960
2024
$8,975 (−45.3%)
$100,200 + $133,760
$233,960
2023
$16,408 (+491,153.3%)
$100,200 + $111,800
$212,000
2022
$3 (−100.0%)
$53,440 + $99,680
$153,120
2021
$14,401 (+90.4%)
$26,560 + $133,120
$159,680
2020
$7,562 (+6.4%)
$26,560 + $133,120
$159,680
2019
$7,109 (+15.0%)
$26,560 + $136,360
$162,920
2018
$6,179 (−7.8%)
$26,560 + $119,360
$145,920
2017
$6,704 (+99.8%)
$26,560 + $119,360
$145,920
2016
$3,356 (+27.4%)
$26,560 + $122,880
$149,440
2014
$2,634 (+16.3%)
$26,560 + $103,760
$130,320
2013
$2,265 (+789.1%)
$26,540 + $71,220
$97,760
2012
$255 (−91.0%)
$66,480 + $31,280
$97,760
2011
$2,822 (+508.3%)
$41,200 + $56,560
$97,760
2010
$464 (+15.2%)
$41,200 + $56,560
$97,760
2008
$403
Tax history for 220 W Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,922 (+10.5%)
$100,200 + $133,760
$233,960
2024
$8,975 (−45.3%)
$100,200 + $133,760
$233,960
2023
$16,408 (+491,153.3%)
$100,200 + $111,800
$212,000
2022
$3 (−100.0%)
$53,440 + $99,680
$153,120
2021
$14,401 (+90.4%)
$26,560 + $133,120
$159,680
2020
$7,562 (+6.4%)
$26,560 + $133,120
$159,680
2019
$7,109 (+15.0%)
$26,560 + $136,360
$162,920
2018
$6,179 (−7.8%)
$26,560 + $119,360
$145,920
2017
$6,704 (+99.8%)
$26,560 + $119,360
$145,920
2016
$3,356 (+27.4%)
$26,560 + $122,880
$149,440
2014
$2,634 (+16.3%)
$26,560 + $103,760
$130,320
2013
$2,265 (+789.1%)
$26,540 + $71,220
$97,760
2012
$255 (−91.0%)
$66,480 + $31,280
$97,760
2011
$2,822 (+508.3%)
$41,200 + $56,560
$97,760
2010
$464 (+15.2%)
$41,200 + $56,560
$97,760
2008
$403
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 460
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK VIEW PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,278
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,839
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,911
Building Sq. Ft: 4,189
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,939
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: 12
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.32
Depth Footage: 195
Front Footage: 72
Zoning Code: R100
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,278
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 127
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
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
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