This elegant home in the heart of Oakhurst features 5 spacious bedrooms, great entertainment space, hardwoods throughout, wonderfully detailed living spaces, a chef's kitchen (and pantries!), a custom double-sided fireplace, fantastic screen-porch & fenced yard, a master-suite w/ beautifully vaulted ceiling, a fabulous bonus room off the second bedroom, a finished basement w/ living room and bedroom/bathroom (great for teens/in-laws/au-pairs), and much more. This home is located near the end of the cul-de-sac on Madison, one of the greatest streets in Decatur, home of the annual Soap Box Derby, the finalle of the Oakhurst Porch Fest, and one of the best Halloween celebrations in the area. Walking distance to Marta, downtown Decatur and Oakhurst businesses plus of course award winning City of Decatur schools. Tax record square footage does not reflect finished basement or bonus room
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by VALERIE SINGER• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with Becky Nguyen• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #6702760
Redfin Estimate
$1,361,397
$363K since sold in May 2020$7,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.
This elegant home in the heart of Oakhurst features 5 spacious bedrooms, great entertainment space, hardwoods throughout, wonderfully detailed living spaces, a chef's kitchen (and pantries!), a custom double-sided fireplace, fantastic screen-porch & fenced yard, a master-suite w/ beautifully vaulted ceiling, a fabulous bonus room off the second bedroom, a finished basement w/ living room and bedroom/bathroom (great for teens/in-laws/au-pairs), and much more. This home is located near the end of the cul-de-sac on Madison, one of the greatest streets in Decatur, home of the annual Soap Box Derby, the finalle of the Oakhurst Porch Fest, and one of the best Halloween celebrations in the area. Walking distance to Marta, downtown Decatur and Oakhurst businesses plus of course award winning City of Decatur schools.
FMLS #5389284
Nov 10, 2015
Price Changed
$800,860
$231/sq ft
Nov 9, 2015
Price Changed
$899,900
$260/sq ft
Nov 9, 2015
Sold
$800,860
$231/sq ft
Feb 13, 2015
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2015
Listed
$899,900
$260/sq ft
GAMLS #7393614
Nov 25, 2015
Price Changed
$800,860
$231/sq ft
Nov 9, 2015
Sold
$800,860
$231/sq ft
Feb 13, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2015
Price Changed
$899,900
$260/sq ft
Jan 27, 2015
Listed
$899,900
$260/sq ft
Exceptional, designer selected finishes & fixtures in this painted brick, storybook Oakhurst home! Very special floor plan from Obie award winning builder, Thrive Homes. Made to entertain w/abundant living space on main including large, inviting Foyer w/window seat, arched doorways, sep fireside living room, custom Kit open to Fam Room & Study sharing double-sided fireplace, Dining Room w/built-in Butler's Bar, & Screened Porch w/stone flooring. Upper level boasts luxurious Master Suite, Laundry, plus two bedrooms. Finished Terr lvl w/Media Rm, Bedroom, Bath & Mud Room.
Public Records
Jan 27, 2015
Sold
$300,000
$87/sq ft
GAMLS #1
May 14, 2011
Price Changed
$234,000
$68/sq ft
FMLS #3779898
Dec 2, 2008
Sold
$234,500
$68/sq ft
Sep 2, 2008
Listed
$239,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2001
Sold
$185,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,509 (+10.2%)
$132,400 + $382,000
$514,400
2024
$19,510 (+1.2%)
$132,400 + $382,000
$514,400
2023
$19,275 (+16.1%)
$132,400 + $334,720
$467,120
2022
$16,607 (−2.7%)
$132,400 + $265,480
$397,880
2021
$17,073 (−6.8%)
$60,000 + $303,600
$363,600
2020
$18,328 (+2.9%)
$60,000 + $303,600
$363,600
2019
$17,809 (+10.9%)
$60,000 + $268,360
$328,360
2018
$16,052 (+4.4%)
$60,000 + $246,320
$306,320
2017
$15,373 (+156.4%)
$60,000 + $246,320
$306,320
2016
$5,996 (+155.3%)
$60,000 + $232,000
$292,000
2014
$2,349 (−0.2%)
$31,920 + $94,320
$126,240
2013
$2,354 (+486.6%)
$32,000 + $50,000
$82,000
2012
$401 (−85.7%)
$85,760 + $6,920
$92,680
2011
$2,799 (+539.6%)
$32,000 + $60,680
$92,680
2010
$438 (+31.5%)
$35,526 + $57,154
$92,680
2008
$333
Tax history for 315 Madison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,509 (+10.2%)
$132,400 + $382,000
$514,400
2024
$19,510 (+1.2%)
$132,400 + $382,000
$514,400
2023
$19,275 (+16.1%)
$132,400 + $334,720
$467,120
2022
$16,607 (−2.7%)
$132,400 + $265,480
$397,880
2021
$17,073 (−6.8%)
$60,000 + $303,600
$363,600
2020
$18,328 (+2.9%)
$60,000 + $303,600
$363,600
2019
$17,809 (+10.9%)
$60,000 + $268,360
$328,360
2018
$16,052 (+4.4%)
$60,000 + $246,320
$306,320
2017
$15,373 (+156.4%)
$60,000 + $246,320
$306,320
2016
$5,996 (+155.3%)
$60,000 + $232,000
$292,000
2014
$2,349 (−0.2%)
$31,920 + $94,320
$126,240
2013
$2,354 (+486.6%)
$32,000 + $50,000
$82,000
2012
$401 (−85.7%)
$85,760 + $6,920
$92,680
2011
$2,799 (+539.6%)
$32,000 + $60,680
$92,680
2010
$438 (+31.5%)
$35,526 + $57,154
$92,680
2008
$333
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,706
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 212 01 121
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: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Pantry Walk-In,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Exercise Room, Family Room, Living Room
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, take E. Lake Dr. Turn LEFT on Johnson Place, Turn LEFT onto Madison, home is on the RIGHT.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,706
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 212 01 121
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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