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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$1,288,000
120 Maxwell St, Decatur, GA 30030
4beds
2,751sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,289,200 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$4,164 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,289,200
$1.21M - $1.37M
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Listed by:
Marianne Banchero,
Keller Knapp 404-610-4407
Bought with:
Valerie M Gonzalez, 183159
Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7770300
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Den, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Double Vanity, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: None
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,751
- Total interior livable area: 2,751 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,876
- Finished area below ground: 875
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage, No Dock
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Heated, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 221 x 55
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15 213 03 207
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier, Generator
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
- Energy generation: None
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Oakhurst
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $468/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $881,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,861
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,288,000+17.6%$468/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7770300 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$398/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10763904 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+167.1%$398/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10763904 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2012 | Sold | $410,000-2.3%$149/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5067756 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2012 | Pending sale | $419,700$153/sqft |
Source: Chapman Hall, REALTORS, INC #5067756 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $419,700$153/sqft |
Source: Chapman Hall, REALTORS, INC #5067756 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2012 | Pending sale | $419,700$153/sqft |
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| 9/30/2012 | Price change | $419,700-2.3%$153/sqft |
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| 9/10/2012 | Price change | $429,700-4.2%$156/sqft |
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| 9/2/2012 | Price change | $448,500-0.1%$163/sqft |
Source: Chapman Hall, REALTORS, INC #5067756 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,000+108.5%$163/sqft |
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| 1/18/2012 | Sold | $215,307$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,152 +6.9% | $352,680 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $20,724 +398434.7% | $330,640 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $5 -5.5% | $313,760 +58.2% |
| 2022 | $6 -7.4% | $198,320 |
| 2021 | $6 -95.8% | $198,320 -19.4% |
| 2020 | $140 +103% | $246,120 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $69 -75.7% | $230,560 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $284 -66.6% | $233,320 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $850 +0% | $229,360 +15.7% |
| 2016 | $849 | $198,320 -13.7% |
| 2014 | $849 | $229,800 +48.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $154,784 +42.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,560 -2.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $111,280 |
| 2010 | $534 | $111,280 |
| 2009 | $534 +13.9% | $111,280 |
| 2008 | $469 -12.5% | $111,280 |
| 2007 | $536 | $111,280 |
| 2006 | $536 +1.9% | $111,280 +0.9% |
| 2005 | $526 +13.3% | $110,280 +6% |
| 2004 | $464 -0.4% | $104,000 |
| 2003 | $466 +109.5% | $104,000 |
| 2002 | $222 +126.1% | $104,000 +13.9% |
| 2001 | $98 | $91,280 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fifth Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
- Middle: Beacon Hill
- High: Decatur
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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