*Returned to Market after HOLD to remove Pool Enclosure* Discover a unique opportunity to own a piece of history in this stunning Leila Ross Wilburn home, a testament to one of Georgia’s pioneering female architects. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the MAK District in Decatur, this charming residence with a heated POOL boasts an expansive main room with SOARING ceilings and abundant windows, flooding the space with natural light. The inviting atmosphere is enhanced by a central gas-burning fireplace and front room large enough for a dining room and formal living room. Adjacent to the main living area, you’ll find an elegant sunroom adorned with exquisite stained-glass windows, ideal for a peaceful home office or a cozy reading room. The comfortable family room, featuring another gas fireplace and high ceilings, echoes the home’s architectural charm. The bright, renovated kitchen showcases cool-toned cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and Brazilian quartz countertops, ensuring a delightful cooking experience. The serene primary suite, complete with a decorative fireplace and views of a lush, private backyard, is complemented by a fully renovated, spa-like en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms and a stylishly updated hall bath round out this exceptional home. Step outside to discover a GAS HEATED SWIMMING POOL allowing you to swim year-round, featuring an easy-to-operate electronic cover for safety and convenience (pool cover will hold up to 350lbs). The pool is surrounded by a private, flat backyard fully fenced, lined with trees and mature landscaping, providing a tranquil space for plus a patio for entertaining or grilling! Perfectly positioned in Decatur, this home offers a walkable lifestyle just steps from Oakhurst Village and downtown Decatur, along with access to top-rated schools. Immerse yourself in the vibrant community, enjoying festivals, diverse dining options, and unique shopping experiences that make this area so desirable. Don’t miss the chance to embrace a remarkable lifestyle in this historically significant home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$518Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Christine Aiken• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Alex Smith Meier• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with REBECCA SIDERIS• Bolst, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7574897
Redfin Estimate
$973,814
$83K since sold in July 2025$2,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($861K) of 6 comparable homes.
Discover a unique opportunity to own a piece of history in this stunning Leila Ross Wilburn home, a testament to one of Georgia's pioneering female architects. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the MAK District in Decatur, this charming residence with a heated POOL boasts an expansive main room with soaring ceilings and abundant windows, flooding the space with natural light. The inviting atmosphere is enhanced by a central gas-burning fireplace and front room large enough for a dining room and formal living room. Adjacent to the main living area, you'll find an elegant sunroom adorned with exquisite stained-glass windows, ideal for a peaceful home office or a cozy reading room. The comfortable family room, featuring another gas fireplace and high ceilings, echoes the home's architectural charm. The bright, renovated kitchen showcases cool-toned cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and Brazilian quartz countertops, ensuring a delightful cooking experience. The serene primary suite, complete with a decorative fireplace and views of a lush, private backyard, is complemented by a fully renovated, spa-like en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms and a stylishly updated hall bath round out this exceptional home. Step outside to discover a GAS HEATED SWIMMING POOL allowing you to swim year-round, featuring an easy-to-operate electronic cover for safety and convenience (pool cover will hold up to 350lbs). The pool is surrounded by a private, flat backyard fully fenced, lined with trees and mature landscaping, providing a tranquil space for plus a patio for entertaining or grilling! Perfectly positioned in Decatur, this home offers a walkable lifestyle just steps from Oakhurst Village and downtown Decatur, along with access to top-rated schools. Immerse yourself in the vibrant community, enjoying festivals, diverse dining options, and unique shopping experiences that make this area so desirable. Don't miss the chance to embrace a remarkable lifestyle in this historically significant home!
GAMLS #10058174
Jul 22, 2022
Sold
$766,000
$407/sq ft
Jun 22, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2022
Listed
$725,000
$386/sq ft
FMLS #7057882
Jul 22, 2022
Sold
$766,000
$407/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2022
Contingent
—
May 26, 2022
Listed
$725,000
$386/sq ft
You do not want to miss this one! Truly a gem in the heart of Oakhurst, this charming three bedroom, two bathroom bungalow in the MAK (McDonough St., Adams St. and Kings Hwy) historic district exudes old world charm with four working fireplaces, detailed moldings and brick work, beautiful French doors that open from the living room into the dining room, stunning stained glass windows in the sunroom, and an updated kitchen with beautiful imported blue Brazilian granite countertops. A doorway off the kitchen leads to an enclosed pool room surrounded by windows that open to let in the fresh air. Open or close the solid electronically operated pool cover with the turn of a key to keep the water warm or pets or children safe (can hold up to 350 lbs). Refresh yourself on a hot summer day or a cold winter afternoon in the newly refinished in-ground, heated salt water pool. Revel in nature in your generously landscaped back yard oasis surrounded by flowering plants and decorative trees, play on the lush green grass, relax with a good book in a hammock, or enjoy al fresco breakfast, afternoon tea or a cozy firepit gathering on the generous patio. A delightful and easy walk to Oakhurst village, downtown Decatur Square, Renfroe Middle School and Decatur High School.
FMLS #4014289
Jun 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2010
Sold
$412,000
$219/sq ft
Feb 19, 2010
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2010
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2010
Listed
$423,900
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 2010
Sold
$412,000
$219/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,429 (+1.5%)
$86,320 + $255,880
$342,200
2024
$14,221 (+20.2%)
$86,320 + $255,880
$342,200
2023
$11,828 (+5.6%)
$86,320 + $251,680
$338,000
2022
$11,202 (+4.0%)
$63,000 + $188,760
$251,760
2021
$10,776 (+11.8%)
$32,560 + $203,480
$236,040
2020
$9,637 (+5.3%)
$32,560 + $203,480
$236,040
2019
$9,153 (+2.9%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2018
$8,891 (−6.0%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2017
$9,461 (+111.1%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2016
$4,482 (+6.1%)
$32,560 + $127,960
$160,520
2014
$4,223 (−0.3%)
$32,560 + $135,520
$168,080
2013
$4,235 (+387.9%)
$32,560 + $127,960
$160,520
2012
$868 (−78.1%)
$85,200 + $75,320
$160,520
2011
$3,961 (+524.4%)
$32,400 + $132,400
$164,800
2010
$634 (+12.6%)
$32,400 + $98,120
$130,520
2008
$564
Tax history for 239 Kings Hwy
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,429 (+1.5%)
$86,320 + $255,880
$342,200
2024
$14,221 (+20.2%)
$86,320 + $255,880
$342,200
2023
$11,828 (+5.6%)
$86,320 + $251,680
$338,000
2022
$11,202 (+4.0%)
$63,000 + $188,760
$251,760
2021
$10,776 (+11.8%)
$32,560 + $203,480
$236,040
2020
$9,637 (+5.3%)
$32,560 + $203,480
$236,040
2019
$9,153 (+2.9%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2018
$8,891 (−6.0%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2017
$9,461 (+111.1%)
$32,560 + $177,560
$210,120
2016
$4,482 (+6.1%)
$32,560 + $127,960
$160,520
2014
$4,223 (−0.3%)
$32,560 + $135,520
$168,080
2013
$4,235 (+387.9%)
$32,560 + $127,960
$160,520
2012
$868 (−78.1%)
$85,200 + $75,320
$160,520
2011
$3,961 (+524.4%)
$32,400 + $132,400
$164,800
2010
$634 (+12.6%)
$32,400 + $98,120
$130,520
2008
$564
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,880
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 235 03 096
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: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Please Request - On Remine
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: GPS is Accurate
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 235 03 096
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Winnona Park Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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