New

239 W Benson Street

Decatur, GA 30030
Mark as Favorite
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,948

Sqft

Acres0.31

Acre(Lot)

There are homes you admire, and then there are homes that simply feel special. Set on nearly half an acre in the heart of Oakhurst, 239 W Benson Street is a timeless classic where historic character, remarkable scale, beautiful outdoor living and one of Decatur's most vibrant communities come together. Immediately inside the proportions are impressive. Soaring ceilings and extraordinarily tall windows flood the home with natural light, while beautiful wood floors with distinctive bespoke markings that speak to the home's history bring warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Every room feels gracious yet inviting, preserving the soul of a historic home while offering the space and flexibility of modern life. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus a dedicated office, the floor plan offers wonderful versatility. The oversized primary suite is a destination of its own, with a private balcony, a wall of built-in storage and the kind of scale rarely encountered in a home of this era, a serene retreat tucked away from the main living spaces. Outside you are spoiled with a choice of multiple outdoor spaces that create places to dine under the trees, entertain friends, garden, play or simply enjoy the privacy and breathing room of an expansive property, all while living in the heart of Oakhurst. You know you will be living in this epic screened in porch year round! And Oakhurst isn't simply where you live; it's part of how you live. Just a block from Oakhurst Village for coffee, dinner or drinks, wander through the beloved Wylde Center's Oakhurst Garden, jump on the PATH or make Saturday morning a ritual at the year-round Oakhurst Farmers Market, where local produce, baked goods, live music and chef demonstrations bring neighbors together. Parks, playgrounds, restaurants, neighborhood gathering spots, MARTA and City Schools of Decatur are all woven into daily life and offer an unbeatable lifestyle quality. And then there is PORCHFEST, one of the traditions that captures Oakhurst better than almost anything else. For one unforgettable day, porches become stages, yards become venues and the neighborhood fills with music, neighbors and visitors wandering from performance to performance. With roughly 200 acts spread throughout Oakhurst, it is grassroots community at its absolute best-and when you live here, it's happening in your neighborhood. Not forgetting close proximity to Downtown Decatur and nearby Hosea & 2nd Hub, spoilt for choice is an understatement. Behind all of this historic beauty are significant recent improvements for the home's next chapter, including a 2025 new roof, full exterior painting in 2025 and a 2026 AquaGuard basement system creating HUGE storage potential, plus many documented additional improvements throughout. 239 W Benson Street isn't trying to recreate the character of historic Oakhurst-it is part of it.

Read More Expand
Tour with a ByOwner Agent

Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $925,000

AD Id : 91141925

MLS Id : 10843026

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.31 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,948 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $14,123

Year Built : 1928

Garage : 2

County : DeKalb

Subdivision: Oakhurst

  • Map Map

Map

Map What's Nearby

Map Nearby Areas

Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 3 Room Type: Laundry,Office,Sun Room Window Features: Window Treatments

    Bathroom Information

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

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Water BodyName: NONE Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Kitchen Information

    Kitchen: Breakfast Area Dining Room: Separate Room

    Interior Features

    Bookcases,Double Vanity,Master On Main Level,Rear Stairs,Separate Shower,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Hardwood,Tile

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Washer

    Utilities

    Cable Available,Electricity Available,High Speed Internet,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Cooling Features

    Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric

    Heating Source

    Natural Gas

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Features: Living Room

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1928 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished Common Walls: No Common Walls Levels: One Property Age: 98
  • Exterior Features

    Balcony

    Foundation

    Pillar/Post/Pier

    Security Features

    Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features

    In Mud Room

    Patio And Porch

    Deck,Screened

    Fencing

    Back Yard

    Construction Materials

    Wood Siding

    Property Condition

    Resale

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 0.31 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Corner Lot,Level,Private
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Oakhurst City: Decatur State: GA Directions: GPS is Accurate Property Status: New

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $925,000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $14123 Tax Year: 2026
  • Home Warranty

    Home Warranty Paid: No

  • Parking Information

    Parking: 2 Parking Features: Off Street,Parking Pad
  • Homeowners Association Information

    Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: Park,Playground,Pool,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
Sell a home like this and save $55,001 Find out How

How much is this property worth?

Curious about this home's true market value? Use our free Home Evaluation Tool to instantly get a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report. Make smarter, data-driven decisions before you buy.

Images
Loading, please wait...

Nearby Home Value

Address Estimate Bed Bath Sq. Ft Lot Size
1406 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $369,000 3 2 1,305 0.25 Acre
1201 Walker Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $469,900 4 2 1,450 0.24 Acre
1201 Walker Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $469,900 4 2 1,450 0.24 Acre
1091 Walker Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $384,900 3 1 1,560 0.37 Acre
1395 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $345,000 2 1 935 0.26 Acre
1395 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $345,000 2 1 935 0.26 Acre
1347 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $600,000 4 2 2,200 0.23 Acre
1347 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $600,000 4 3 2,200 0.23 Acre
822 Grove Bend, Decatur, GA, 30030 $660,000 4 4 2,368 0.02 Acre
1091 Walker Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030 $384,900 3 1 1,560 0.37 Acre
MLS Logo

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of Georgia MLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Byowner are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 Georgia MLS. All rights reserved.

ByOwner last updated this listing 09/15/2026 @ 19:31

MLS: 10843026 LISTED BY: Alex Smith Meier, Keller Williams Realty 404-564-5560 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

Homes around $925,000

Selling? Save $55,001 when you sell a home like this

Tour with a ByOwner Agent