Welcome to 729 McKoy Street in the highly sought after Oakhurst neighborhood! This charming home built in 1910 has a rich history and modern finishes that make it perfect for today’s living. You will be just steps away from McKoy Park with access to swimming, a playground, and beautiful walking grounds. Oakhurst Village, with its markets and restaurants, is also just minutes away. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, while the guest/carriage house above the oversized garage offers a spacious studio-style 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a kitchenette, living room, and separate AC/Heat. The covered front porch spans the entire front of the house and is perfect for enjoying morning coffee and neighborhood events like 'Porchfest'. Step inside to an abundance of natural light and an open concept floor plan. The main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, formal sitting/dining or office/study features an original coal-burning fireplace that has been converted to a romantic gas fireplace. You will absolutely love entertaining in the chef’s kitchen with features including a professional series stainless steel 5.5-foot French door refrigerator, granite countertops with space for days, two sinks, huge island with gas oven/range including downdraft to complete the open concept look to the oversized light filled living room. The spacious primary suite on the main includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanities, limestone countertops, painted cabinets, large walk-in closet, updated shower with subway tile and frameless glass. There's even a secret passageway that leads you to the living room. Upstairs, there's a custom sunken living room that can be used as a flex space for an office, workout/yoga room, or even a possible 4th bedroom with the addition of a wall and doorway. There are also two light-filled bedrooms with vaulted beadboard ceilings and a shared bathroom. Lots of storage in the walk-in attic. Enjoy evening wine and BBQs with family and friends in your own backyard oasis with a huge patio, fire pit area, flat grassy yard, double fencing, gardening -blueberry and raspberry bushes, compost area, and a brand-new flat driveway. This well-situated Decatur home is conveniently located within walking distance of elementary, middle, and high schools. It's also just minutes away from Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, and major highways, making it easy to get around.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$400Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Elkourie• Compass
Listed by Christopher Green• Compass
Bought with Vanessa Zelonka• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #7287586
Redfin Estimate
$1,316,649
$117K since sold in November 2023$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 26.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 729 McKoy Street in the highly sought after Oakhurst neighborhood! This charming home built in 1910 has a rich history and modern finishes that make it perfect for todayas living. You will be just steps away from McKoy Park with access to swimming, a playground, and beautiful walking grounds. Oakhurst Village, with its markets and restaurants, is also just minutes away. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, while the guest/carriage house above the oversized garage offers a spacious studio-style 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a kitchenette, living room, and separate AC/Heat. The covered front porch spans the entire front of the house and is perfect for enjoying morning coffee and neighborhood events like 'Porchfest'. Step inside to an abundance of natural light and an open concept floor plan. The main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, formal sitting/dining or office/study features an original coal-burning fireplace that has been converted to a romantic gas fireplace. You will absolutely love entertaining in the chefas kitchen with features including a professional series stainless steel 5.5-foot French door refrigerator, granite countertops with space for days, two sinks, huge island with gas oven/range including downdraft to complete the open concept look to the oversized light filled living room. The spacious primary suite on the main includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanities, limestone countertops, painted cabinets, large walk-in closet, updated shower with subway tile and frameless glass. There's even a secret passageway that leads you to the living room. Upstairs, there's a custom sunken living room that can be used as a flex space for an office, workout/yoga room, or even a possible 4th bedroom with the addition of a wall and doorway. There are also two light-filled bedrooms with vaulted beadboard ceilings and a shared bathroom. Lots of storage in the walk-in attic. Enjoy evening wine and BBQs with family and friends in your own backyard oasis with a huge patio, fire pit area, flat grassy yard, double fencing, gardening - blueberry and raspberry bushes, compost area, and a brand-new flat driveway. This well-situated Decatur home is conveniently located within walking distance of elementary, middle, and high schools. It's also just minutes away from Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, and major highways, making it easy to get around.
Public Records
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$225,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,621 (−14.9%)
$99,760 + $319,080
$418,840
2024
$20,705 (+90.2%)
$99,760 + $319,080
$418,840
2023
$10,887 (+5.3%)
$99,760 + $289,760
$389,520
2022
$10,341 (−46.5%)
$65,160 + $210,720
$275,880
2021
$19,346 (+114.5%)
$31,920 + $226,360
$258,280
2020
$9,019 (+5.8%)
$31,920 + $226,360
$258,280
2019
$8,525 (+3.0%)
$31,920 + $205,000
$236,920
2018
$8,278 (−4.6%)
$31,920 + $203,280
$235,200
2017
$8,675 (+98.9%)
$31,920 + $203,280
$235,200
2016
$4,361 (+14.0%)
$31,920 + $178,440
$210,360
2014
$3,826 (−0.3%)
$31,920 + $165,800
$197,720
2013
$3,838 (+289.9%)
$31,904 + $149,056
$180,960
2012
$984 (−76.7%)
$119,120 + $61,840
$180,960
2011
$4,222 (+371.1%)
$32,000 + $148,880
$180,880
2010
$896 (+23.9%)
$31,993 + $148,887
$180,880
2008
$723
Tax history for 729 Mckoy St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,621 (−14.9%)
$99,760 + $319,080
$418,840
2024
$20,705 (+90.2%)
$99,760 + $319,080
$418,840
2023
$10,887 (+5.3%)
$99,760 + $289,760
$389,520
2022
$10,341 (−46.5%)
$65,160 + $210,720
$275,880
2021
$19,346 (+114.5%)
$31,920 + $226,360
$258,280
2020
$9,019 (+5.8%)
$31,920 + $226,360
$258,280
2019
$8,525 (+3.0%)
$31,920 + $205,000
$236,920
2018
$8,278 (−4.6%)
$31,920 + $203,280
$235,200
2017
$8,675 (+98.9%)
$31,920 + $203,280
$235,200
2016
$4,361 (+14.0%)
$31,920 + $178,440
$210,360
2014
$3,826 (−0.3%)
$31,920 + $165,800
$197,720
2013
$3,838 (+289.9%)
$31,904 + $149,056
$180,960
2012
$984 (−76.7%)
$119,120 + $61,840
$180,960
2011
$4,222 (+371.1%)
$32,000 + $148,880
$180,880
2010
$896 (+23.9%)
$31,993 + $148,887
$180,880
2008
$723
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,077
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 204 01 074
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.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Follow I-285 and US-278 W to Covington Dr in Belvedere Park. Continue onto Covington Dr. Turn left onto Memorial Dr. Turn right onto Candler Rd SE. Turn left onto E Pharr Rd. Turn right onto Mckoy St. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,077
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 204 01 074
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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