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239 W Benson Street

Decatur, GA 30030

$925,000 $3,899/Mo

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Bed

Bath

1,948

Sqft

0.31

Acre(Lot)

Description

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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $925,000

AD Id : 91151431

MLS Id : 7826992

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.31 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,948

Tax Amount : 14123.00

Year Built : 1928

County : Dekalb

Subdivision: Oakhurst

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring Information

Hardwood, Tile
Roofing Information

Composition
Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs Roof: Composition Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink Window Features: Window Treatments
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Building Information

Year Built: 1928 Building Area Total: 1948 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Neighborhood
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 190 x 71 Lot Size Acres: 0.31 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Description: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level, Private

Property Information

Subdivision: Oakhurst Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4311 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 98

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $925000 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 15 214 04 084 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $14123 Tax Legal Desc: On FMLS DOCS

Parking Information

Parking Total: 2 Driveway

School Information

Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue

Junior High School: Beacon Hill

Senior High School: Decatur
Utility Information

Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location Information

Direction: GPS is Accurate WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/11/2026 @ 20:55

MLS: 7826992 LISTED BY: Alex Meier, Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta 404-564-5560 SOURCE: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)