Off Market Oct 2015 for $655K

$1,181,182

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,210/mo

•

2,100

sq ft

226 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

This home is truly magical.Filled with high end finishes, exceptional details & tranquil views to your hidden backyard paradise.True chef's kitchen boasts italian marble, stainless steel appliances & luxurious lighting & hardware throughout the home.Beautiful hardwoods & extensive trim welcome you & lead to tile in the kitchen & baths.Master retreat on main with spa bath & amazing walk-in closet. Large bonus room upstairs with full bath.Oversized additional bedrooms.Rocking chair front porch & large back deck perfect for entertaining.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

$562Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by RHONDA DUFFY • Duffy Realty of Atlanta

Bought with Alex Smith Meier • Harry Norman REALTORS

Source:FMLS #5554297

Redfin Estimate

$1,181,182

$526K since sold in October 2015$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($934K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$988,150
A
4 beds3 baths1,952 sq ft
323 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$832,000
B
4 beds3 baths1,935 sq ft
2644 Knox St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,288,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,751 sq ft
120 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$625,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,264 sq ft
132 Brower St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,125,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
811 E Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$746,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,861 sq ft
47 Spence Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 226 W Benson St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 8, 2015

Sold

$655,000

$312/sq ft

FMLS #5554297

Oct 9, 2015

Price Changed

$655,000

$312/sq ft

Oct 6, 2015

Sold

$655,000

$312/sq ft

Oct 6, 2015

Price Changed

$675,000

$321/sq ft

Aug 15, 2015

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2015

Relisted

—

Aug 9, 2015

Contingent

—

Jul 6, 2015

Price Changed

$675,000

$321/sq ft

Jun 12, 2015

Listed

$690,000

$329/sq ft

GAMLS #7471276

Oct 27, 2015

Price Changed

$655,000

$312/sq ft

Oct 6, 2015

Sold

$655,000

$312/sq ft

Aug 15, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 15, 2015

Price Changed

$675,000

$321/sq ft

Aug 10, 2015

Relisted

—

Aug 9, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 6, 2015

Price Changed

$675,000

$321/sq ft

Jun 12, 2015

Listed

$690,000

$329/sq ft

FMLS #5503573

Jun 10, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2015

Price Changed

$699,000

$333/sq ft

Apr 10, 2015

Price Changed

$709,000

$338/sq ft

Mar 5, 2015

Listed

$725,000

$345/sq ft

GAMLS #7413500

Jun 11, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2015

Price Changed

$699,000

$333/sq ft

Apr 10, 2015

Price Changed

$709,000

$338/sq ft

Mar 5, 2015

Listed

$725,000

$345/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 16, 2014

Sold

$394,000

$188/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 16, 2006

Sold

$305,000

$145/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 1989

Sold

$61,500

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,382 (+8.2%)

$128,080 + $282,600

$410,680

2024

$16,070 (+6.0%)

$128,080 + $282,600

$410,680

2023

$15,157 (+13.1%)

$128,080 + $251,600

$379,680

2022

$13,404 (+5.4%)

$163,640 + $164,440

$328,080

2021

$12,720 (+3.1%)

$26,560 + $254,600

$281,160

2020

$12,341 (+4.3%)

$26,560 + $254,600

$281,160

2019

$11,838 (+7.6%)

$26,560 + $246,000

$272,560

2018

$11,006 (−9.6%)

$26,560 + $234,080

$260,640

2017

$12,180 (+127.4%)

$26,560 + $234,080

$260,640

2016

$5,357 (+87.4%)

$26,560 + $234,800

$261,360

2014

$2,858 (−0.1%)

$26,560 + $173,480

$200,040

2013

$2,862 (+416.9%)

$26,540 + $80,220

$106,760

2012

$554 (−81.7%)

$66,480 + $40,280

$106,760

2011

$3,034 (+502.0%)

$41,200 + $64,240

$105,440

2010

$504 (+14.4%)

$41,200 + $64,240

$105,440

2008

$440

Tax history for 226 W Benson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,382 (+8.2%)

$128,080 + $282,600

$410,680

2024

$16,070 (+6.0%)

$128,080 + $282,600

$410,680

2023

$15,157 (+13.1%)

$128,080 + $251,600

$379,680

2022

$13,404 (+5.4%)

$163,640 + $164,440

$328,080

2021

$12,720 (+3.1%)

$26,560 + $254,600

$281,160

2020

$12,341 (+4.3%)

$26,560 + $254,600

$281,160

2019

$11,838 (+7.6%)

$26,560 + $246,000

$272,560

2018

$11,006 (−9.6%)

$26,560 + $234,080

$260,640

2017

$12,180 (+127.4%)

$26,560 + $234,080

$260,640

2016

$5,357 (+87.4%)

$26,560 + $234,800

$261,360

2014

$2,858 (−0.1%)

$26,560 + $173,480

$200,040

2013

$2,862 (+416.9%)

$26,540 + $80,220

$106,760

2012

$554 (−81.7%)

$66,480 + $40,280

$106,760

2011

$3,034 (+502.0%)

$41,200 + $64,240

$105,440

2010

$504 (+14.4%)

$41,200 + $64,240

$105,440

2008

$440

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 214 04 126

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
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main

Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Pantry,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: FROM THE OAKHURST VILLAGE (INTERSECTION OF EAST LAKE DRIVE & OAKVIEW ROAD), TRAVEL NORTH ON OAKVIEW RD, RIGHT ON WEST BENSON STREET, HOME ON RIGHT
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 126

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

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Schools

Oakhurst Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 226 W Benson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
202 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$947,935
240 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2203 Sq. Ft.	$691,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3840 Sq. Ft.	$1,691,108
210 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3006 Sq. Ft.	$1,459,135

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$807,990
216 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2799 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,043

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