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248 3rd Avenue

Decatur, GA 30030

$1,495,000 $6,302/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

0.19

Acre(Lot)

Description

Custom Designed Classic Oakhurst Cottage! Privacy sets this home apart...Fully renovated with a second-story addition in the summer of 2024. With mature landscaping (Camellias that bloom all winter and anchored by a huge Japanese Maple), this home sits quietly above 3rd Avenue providing the perfect view to enjoy the neighborhood. It exudes good energy and 1920's charm, completely reimagined. Entering from the front porch you will find a warm Living Room featuring a Valor gas log fireplace set seamlessly into the classic brickwork. It can heat the entire home! Pass through the elegant Dining Room to the Kitchen, which lights up every morning catching the sunrise from the East. The Kitchen is made for entertaining, featuring a large island for serving and casual seating. The main level i ncludes an ensuite Bedroom/ Guest with soaking tub, heated stone tile flooring, glass shower and custom closets. Also on the main level is a full hall bath and additional bedroom/ office / she-shed = (Current use!). New HVAC units (Main and Upper), New Tankless Water Heater, New flooring, All New Cabinetry, New Roof, Interior/Exterior paint throughout, New Jenn-Air Range, Miele DW, Viking MW, Wine Cooler. Second level Architecture details are highlighted by the Vaulted ceilings in Every Room! This creates unique light and space throughout. Heated tile floors give a true Spa-like feel for the Primary Master Bath that also includes a fully enclosed steam shower wrapped in natural stone tile, a soaking tub, double vanity, and incredible closet built-ins. Additional bedrooms with ensuite tub/shower and heated floors. The Upper level includes a spacious additional living room that is fantastic for movie nights. This area could also be easily converted to a 3rd Upper bedroom. Overall this is a 5 Bed / 5 Bath home. The Main house is a 4-bedroom, 4-full-bathroom home with a Private, flat, fully fenced backyard and a detached Carriage house over a two car Garage. The 1/1 Loft apartment features good living space, a nice size bedroom, a kitchenette and a full custom steam shower (yes, another steam shower!). It could be a cash flowing rental (approx. $2000 per month rental potential)or multi-gen housing. The Garage space is heated and cooled and currently serves as a workout and additional TV area. An EV charger is also wired. 3584 Total Heated Sq. Ft. per the plans and Earth Craft Certified.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,495,000

AD Id : 76507711

MLS Id : 7741850

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.19 Acre

Year Built : 1915

Garage : 2

County : Dekalb

Subdivision: Oakhurst

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 5

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 5

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Flooring Information

Hardwood, Stone
Roofing Information

Composition
Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s) Roof: Composition Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Building Information

Year Built: 1915 Building Area Total: 3584 Construction Materials: Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Neighborhood
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Private Entrance, Private Yard

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 165 x 50 Lot Size Acres: 0.19 Lot Size Source: Plans Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private

Property Information

Subdivision: Oakhurst Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3564 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 111

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1495000 Original Price: $1524000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 15 213 04 027 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $10693 Tax Legal Desc: BEG AT THE NE SIDE OF THIRD AVE

Parking Information

Parking Total: 4 Detached, Driveway, Garage

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

School Information

Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue

Junior High School: Beacon Hill

Senior High School: Decatur
Utility Information

Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location Information

Direction: From downtown Oakhurst take Oakview Road south to a Right turn onto Third Avenue. 248 will be on your Right. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

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1347 Dorothy Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030	$639,900	4	3	2,200	2,200 SqFt
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/07/2026 @ 19:38

MLS: 7741850 LISTED BY: Steve Bixler, Keller Knapp 404-370-0092 SOURCE: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)