244 W Benson St is a 2,550 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $718,882.
Single-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$718,882
$11K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.1% 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
$2,486 (+20.8%)
$100,200 + $142,320
$242,520
2024
$2,057 (+39.5%)
$100,200 + $142,320
$242,520
2023
$1,474 (−11.2%)
$100,200 + $114,600
$214,800
2022
$1,660 (−2.5%)
$53,440 + $102,760
$156,200
2021
$1,703 (−14.0%)
$26,560 + $134,000
$160,560
2020
$1,979 (+45.3%)
$26,560 + $134,000
$160,560
2019
$1,362 (−18.6%)
$26,560 + $147,400
$173,960
2018
$1,673 (−38.1%)
$26,560 + $125,080
$151,640
2017
$2,702 (+108.0%)
$26,560 + $125,080
$151,640
2016
$1,299 (+15.4%)
$26,560 + $128,800
$155,360
2014
$1,126 (−16.8%)
$26,560 + $110,320
$136,880
2013
$1,353 (+169.1%)
$26,540 + $78,740
$105,280
2012
$503 (−68.1%)
$66,480 + $38,800
$105,280
2011
$1,578 (+249.3%)
$41,200 + $64,080
$105,280
2010
$452 (+15.2%)
$41,200 + $64,080
$105,280
2008
$392
Tax history for 244 W Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,486 (+20.8%)
$100,200 + $142,320
$242,520
2024
$2,057 (+39.5%)
$100,200 + $142,320
$242,520
2023
$1,474 (−11.2%)
$100,200 + $114,600
$214,800
2022
$1,660 (−2.5%)
$53,440 + $102,760
$156,200
2021
$1,703 (−14.0%)
$26,560 + $134,000
$160,560
2020
$1,979 (+45.3%)
$26,560 + $134,000
$160,560
2019
$1,362 (−18.6%)
$26,560 + $147,400
$173,960
2018
$1,673 (−38.1%)
$26,560 + $125,080
$151,640
2017
$2,702 (+108.0%)
$26,560 + $125,080
$151,640
2016
$1,299 (+15.4%)
$26,560 + $128,800
$155,360
2014
$1,126 (−16.8%)
$26,560 + $110,320
$136,880
2013
$1,353 (+169.1%)
$26,540 + $78,740
$105,280
2012
$503 (−68.1%)
$66,480 + $38,800
$105,280
2011
$1,578 (+249.3%)
$41,200 + $64,080
$105,280
2010
$452 (+15.2%)
$41,200 + $64,080
$105,280
2008
$392
*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 Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
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: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAKVIEW PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,309
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,335
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,975
Building Sq. Ft: 4,284
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 372
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Legal Lot Number: 32
Legal Block Number: 12
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.33
Depth Footage: 217
Front Footage: 71
Zoning Code: R100
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 1.2
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 214 04 123
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 8, 2020
Around this home
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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