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120 Maxwell Street

Decatur, GA 30030
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,751

Sqft

Acres0.28

Acre(Lot)

Welcome to this storybook 1940s cottage where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and everyday functionality come together. The main level is filled with natural light and includes inviting living and dining spaces, an updated kitchen, and a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath provide flexibility for family or guests. Just off the kitchen, a versatile bonus room is perfectly suited as a dedicated workspace, a place to practice music, or a cozy reading retreat. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the expansive screened porch features a fireplace and ample room for entertaining, relaxed weekend mornings, and family dinners al fresco. The finished daylight basement adds exceptional versatility with a fourth bedroom, full bath , second living area, and an additional room ideal for a gym or office. This level also includes a generous laundry room, workshop/mechanical space, and unfinished storage. Outside, the deep, usable backyard is a true retreat, complete with a flagstone patio, zipline, storage shed, and even a pool. This home offers a lifestyle rooted in community. Located on one of Oakhurst's most cherished streets, where neighbors connect and children play in the front yards, this address is just one block from Oakhurst Village and its beloved restaurants, neighborhood market, and coffee shop. You'll also enjoy close proximity to top-rated City Schools of Decatur, MARTA, and all that Decatur has to offer. 120 Maxwell Street offers a rare opportunity to own a home with character, space, and an exceptional sense of place.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,095,000

AD Id : 78522120

MLS Id : 10763904

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.28 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,751

Year Built : 1941

County : DeKalb

Subdivision: Oakhurst

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 1 Main Bedrooms: 3 Room Type: Den,Exercise Room,Laundry Window Features: Insulated Windows

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 0 Full Baths Main: 2 Baths Full Lower: 1 Baths Full Upper: 0

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Water BodyName: NONE Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Kitchen Information

    Kitchen: Breakfast Area,Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Pantry Dining Room: Separate Room

    Interior Features

    Double Vanity,Master On Main Level,Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Hardwood,Tile

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator

    Utilities

    Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available
  • Cooling Features

    Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

    Energy

    Green Energy: Insulation Electric: Generator

    Heating Source

    Central

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 2 Fireplace Features: Family Room

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1941 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Bath Finished,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry Common Walls: No Common Walls Levels: Two Property Age: 85
  • Security Features

    Security System,Smoke Detector(s)
  • Pool Features

    Heated

    Laundry Features

    Other

    Patio And Porch

    Patio,Screened

    Fencing

    Back Yard,Privacy,Wood

    Construction Materials

    Brick

    Property Condition

    Resale

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 0.28 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Other
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Oakhurst City: Decatur State: GA Directions: Traveling East on Ponce de Leon, take a right on East Lake Drive and head toward Oakhurst Village. Make a right on Oakview Road and your next right on Maxwell Street. House is on the left. GPS Friendly. Property Status: Under Contract

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,095,000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $14861 Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Warranty

    Home Warranty Paid: No

  • Parking Information

    Parking: 0 Parking Features: Off Street
  • Homeowners Association Information

    Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: Sidewalks,Street Lights,Walk To Public Transit,Walk To Schools,Walk To Shopping

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Oakhurst High School: Decatur Middle School: Beacon Hill Source Neighborhood: Oakhurst
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 00:22

MLS: 10763904 LISTED BY: Marianne Banchero, Keller Knapp, Inc 404-370-0092 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

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