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Zestimate®
$875,000
228 Sterling St, Decatur, GA 30030
2beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$875,000 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$3,105 Estimated rent
Home value
$875,000
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Listing Provided by:
Vanessa Reilly,
Domo Realty 404-974-9550
Bought with:
Catherine Beadles, 392353
REMAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7763013
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: None
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Level Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop, Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 133 x 100
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 15 214 03 020
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Oakhurst
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $875,000+9.5%$528/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$482/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7763013 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+22.9%$482/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7763013 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Sold | $650,000$393/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2023 | Pending sale | $650,000$393/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10234749 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $650,000+85.7%$393/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10234749 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2008 | Sold | $350,000+21.1%$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2003 | Sold | $289,000+20.5%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2001 | Sold | $239,900+163.6%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/1994 | Sold | $91,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,272 +17% | $282,320 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $18,174 +470733.7% | $279,040 +3% |
| 2023 | $4 -9.8% | $270,800 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $4 -7% | $224,080 +14% |
| 2021 | $5 -95.8% | $196,560 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $110 +101.5% | $197,280 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $55 -75.4% | $214,080 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $222 -66.5% | $197,960 +18.2% |
| 2017 | $662 +0% | $167,520 |
| 2016 | $661 | $167,520 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $661 | $166,640 +55.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $107,400 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $110,544 -9.8% |
| 2010 | $593 -2.4% | $122,560 |
| 2009 | $608 +62% | $122,560 +33% |
| 2008 | $375 -12.4% | $92,120 |
| 2007 | $428 | $92,120 |
| 2006 | $428 +10.6% | $92,120 +8% |
| 2005 | $387 -60.8% | $85,320 |
| 2004 | $988 +168.7% | $85,320 |
| 2003 | $368 +118.6% | $85,320 +4.7% |
| 2002 | $168 -78.1% | $81,520 +9.7% |
| 2001 | $767 | $74,280 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fifth Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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- Georgia
- Dekalb County
- Decatur
- 30030
- Oakhurst
- 228 Sterling St
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