What a find this sought-after home is with two primary bedroom suites - one upstairs AND one down! Open-concept living welcomes you home and offers a generous family room, gourmet kitchen with beverage center, dining room, bedroom/office, full bathroom, mudroom and the first of two primary suites. Wood-stained, screened porch is icing on the cake to have fresh air while looking onto the flat backyard and Oakhurst Park, just a stone's throw away. Continue upstairs for two more secondary bedrooms, Jack-and-Jill bathroom, laundry and the larger of the primary suites. This primary bedroom includes a wide, private deck that also has backyard and park views that is begging for coffee or cocktail sipping in your future- Fenced front and back yards are professionally landscaped and ready to go for a ball or a firepit gathering. You won't believe how close you are to Oakhurst Village and daily park outings. Life is but a dream in this special home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Cronic• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Cheryl Graves• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Source:FMLS #6850788
Redfin Estimate
$1,213,712
$314K since sold in June 2021$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.
This amazing 5 bedroom / 4 bath home with bonus roomin the heart of Oakhurst blends cottage charm with all the modern amenities one could need. Highlights of this home include the large kitchen with open layout overlooking the family room with quality finishes, two master bedrooms (one on each floor), mudroom, full-sized laundry room, tons of storage, huge screened porch, and top-notch carpentry. Easy walk to City of Decatur schools K-12. Located on a great residential street that is just steps from Oakhurst Park, Oakhurst Elementary, and Oakhurst Village.
Public Records
Feb 18, 2014
Sold
$445,000
$166/sq ft
FMLS #5238195
Feb 18, 2014
Price Changed
$445,000
$166/sq ft
Feb 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2014
Sold
$445,000
$166/sq ft
Feb 14, 2014
Price Changed
$449,900
$168/sq ft
Jan 26, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2014
Contingent
—
Jan 13, 2014
Listed
$449,900
$168/sq ft
This beautiful 3br/2ba + office in the heart of Oakhurst blends cottage charm with modern amenities. Highlights include the large kitchen with excellent layout and quality finishes, spacious master suite addition, separate home office, mudroom with built-ins, full-sized laundry room, upstairs bonus room, tons of attic storage, huge screened porch, and top-notch trim carpentry and other period details throughout. Easy walk to City of Decatur schools K-12. Located on a great residential street just steps from Oakhurst Park, Oakhurst Elementary, and Oakhurst Village.
FMLS #3920361
Jul 13, 2009
Sold
$390,000
$146/sq ft
Jun 18, 2009
Listed
$399,000
$149/sq ft
FMLS #3636327
Aug 13, 2008
Sold
$190,000
$71/sq ft
Jan 17, 2008
Listed
$200,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 2006
Sold
$360,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2003
Sold
$330,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$250,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 5, 1997
Sold
$16,700
$6/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1996
Sold
$35,000
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1984
Sold
$33,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,241 (+6.2%)
$99,120 + $312,720
$411,840
2024
$16,229 (+7.8%)
$99,120 + $312,720
$411,840
2023
$15,055 (+14.2%)
$99,120 + $289,200
$388,320
2022
$13,187 (−3.6%)
$96,000 + $232,600
$328,600
2021
$13,686 (+18.9%)
$25,200 + $253,560
$278,760
2020
$11,512 (+4.7%)
$25,200 + $253,560
$278,760
2019
$10,992 (−1.0%)
$25,200 + $227,000
$252,200
2018
$11,108 (−10.1%)
$25,200 + $235,080
$260,280
2017
$12,351 (+135.3%)
$25,200 + $235,080
$260,280
2016
$5,248 (+53.9%)
$25,200 + $232,400
$257,600
2014
$3,411 (+13.3%)
$25,200 + $152,800
$178,000
2013
$3,012 (+423.8%)
$68,160 + $60,320
$128,480
2012
$575 (−84.8%)
$68,160 + $60,320
$128,480
2011
$3,783 (+506.6%)
$25,200 + $103,280
$128,480
2010
$624 (−59.0%)
$25,200 + $103,280
$128,480
2008
$1,522
Tax history for 309 Leyden St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,241 (+6.2%)
$99,120 + $312,720
$411,840
2024
$16,229 (+7.8%)
$99,120 + $312,720
$411,840
2023
$15,055 (+14.2%)
$99,120 + $289,200
$388,320
2022
$13,187 (−3.6%)
$96,000 + $232,600
$328,600
2021
$13,686 (+18.9%)
$25,200 + $253,560
$278,760
2020
$11,512 (+4.7%)
$25,200 + $253,560
$278,760
2019
$10,992 (−1.0%)
$25,200 + $227,000
$252,200
2018
$11,108 (−10.1%)
$25,200 + $235,080
$260,280
2017
$12,351 (+135.3%)
$25,200 + $235,080
$260,280
2016
$5,248 (+53.9%)
$25,200 + $232,400
$257,600
2014
$3,411 (+13.3%)
$25,200 + $152,800
$178,000
2013
$3,012 (+423.8%)
$68,160 + $60,320
$128,480
2012
$575 (−84.8%)
$68,160 + $60,320
$128,480
2011
$3,783 (+506.6%)
$25,200 + $103,280
$128,480
2010
$624 (−59.0%)
$25,200 + $103,280
$128,480
2008
$1,522
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,660
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 213 04 145
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Other,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Wine Rack
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,679
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame
Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Air Filter, Heat Pump, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From W College in City of Decatur, head South onto Cambridge Ave. At dead end, take a Right onto Leyden and home immediately on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,660
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 04 145
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oakhurst Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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