Off Market Aug 2015 for $1M

$1,691,108

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,701/mo

•

3,840

sq ft

234 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Gorgeous renovation to true craftsman bungalow. Situated on one of highest lots in Oakhurst just down the street from Oakhurst village. This home has all the touches of new construction while keeping character of original house. 5 bedrms, 4 full baths. On main, new kitchen, family rm, full bath, bedrm & laundry rm in addition to original living rm & dining rm All new upper level w/large master suite, 3 addtl bedrms,1 priv bath,1 jack&jill bath. Enjoy Oakhurst living from huge front porch, level back yard. Amazing side entry with private porch & detached two car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Frank B Golley • Golley Realty Group

Bought with CYNTHIA BAER • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Source:FMLS #5383612

Redfin Estimate

$1,691,108

$661K since sold in August 2015$22K since July

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This home's estimate is 23.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,550,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,362 sq ft
143 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,255,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,384 sq ft
624 W College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$988,150
C
4 beds3 baths1,952 sq ft
323 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,288,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,751 sq ft
120 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,600,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,568 sq ft
214 Olympic Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,525,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,944 sq ft
106 W Hill St, Decatur, GA 30030

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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 234 W Benson St

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #5383612

Feb 10, 2016

Price Changed

$995,000

$259/sq ft

Aug 27, 2015

Price Changed

$1,030,000

$268/sq ft

Aug 26, 2015

Sold

$1,030,000

$268/sq ft

Apr 16, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 12, 2015

Listed

$995,000

$259/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$1,030,000

$268/sq ft

GAMLS #7387083

Sep 10, 2015

Price Changed

$995,000

$259/sq ft

Aug 26, 2015

Sold

$1,030,000

$268/sq ft

Apr 16, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 16, 2015

Price Changed

$1,030,000

$268/sq ft

Jan 13, 2015

Listed

$995,000

$259/sq ft

Gorgeous renovation to a true craftsman bungalow. Situated on one of the highest lots in Oakhurst just down the street from the Oakhurst village this home has all the touches of a new construction while keeping the character of original house. 5 bedrooms & 4 full baths. On main level, new kitchen, family room, laundry room, full bath & bedroom, in addition to the original Living room & dining room. All new upper level with large master suite & 3 additional bedrooms, one with private bath. The other 2 bedrooms share a jack & jill bath. Enjoy Oakhurst living from the huge front porch, level back yard. Amazing side entry with private porch and detached two car garage.

GAMLS #7337111

Nov 17, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Sep 16, 2014

Listed

$499,000

$130/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 23, 2014

Sold

$415,000

$108/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 29, 1988

Sold

$77,000

$20/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 31, 1985

Sold

$62,500

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,879

$116,440 + $402,040

$518,480

2024

$21,886 (+11.1%)

$116,440 + $402,040

$518,480

2023

$19,697 (+139,991.3%)

$116,440 + $403,000

$519,440

2022

$14 (−99.9%)

$148,760 + $312,960

$461,720

2021

$17,568 (+0.3%)

$24,120 + $366,520

$390,640

2020

$17,514 (+83.4%)

$24,120 + $366,520

$390,640

2019

$9,551 (+1,329.7%)

$24,120 + $365,560

$389,680

2018

$668 (−95.8%)

$24,120 + $328,640

$352,760

2017

$15,964 (+212.1%)

$24,120 + $328,640

$352,760

2016

$5,115 (+87.8%)

$26,560 + $281,760

$308,320

2014

$2,724 (+6.4%)

$26,560 + $130,120

$156,680

2013

$2,560 (+448.7%)

$26,540 + $68,780

$95,320

2012

$467 (−83.8%)

$66,480 + $28,840

$95,320

2011

$2,887 (+531.2%)

$41,200 + $60,200

$101,400

2010

$457 (+15.2%)

$41,184 + $60,216

$101,400

2008

$397

Tax history for 234 W Benson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,879

$116,440 + $402,040

$518,480

2024

$21,886 (+11.1%)

$116,440 + $402,040

$518,480

2023

$19,697 (+139,991.3%)

$116,440 + $403,000

$519,440

2022

$14 (−99.9%)

$148,760 + $312,960

$461,720

2021

$17,568 (+0.3%)

$24,120 + $366,520

$390,640

2020

$17,514 (+83.4%)

$24,120 + $366,520

$390,640

2019

$9,551 (+1,329.7%)

$24,120 + $365,560

$389,680

2018

$668 (−95.8%)

$24,120 + $328,640

$352,760

2017

$15,964 (+212.1%)

$24,120 + $328,640

$352,760

2016

$5,115 (+87.8%)

$26,560 + $281,760

$308,320

2014

$2,724 (+6.4%)

$26,560 + $130,120

$156,680

2013

$2,560 (+448.7%)

$26,540 + $68,780

$95,320

2012

$467 (−83.8%)

$66,480 + $28,840

$95,320

2011

$2,887 (+531.2%)

$41,200 + $60,200

$101,400

2010

$457 (+15.2%)

$41,184 + $60,216

$101,400

2008

$397

*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

1.7

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

3,507

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 214 04 125

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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
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 Oakhurst Villlage & Oakview Road, take West Benson to house on right. From d'town Decatur, take N. McDonough past Agnes Scott to right on West Benson. House will be on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,507
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 125

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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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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$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 234 W Benson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2342 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,148
240 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2203 Sq. Ft.	$691,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
307 West Benson St, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1342 Sq. Ft.	$538,597
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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