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 includes 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.
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$1,375,000
248 3rd Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
5beds
3,584sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,375,600 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$7,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,375,600
$1.31M - $1.46M
$7,419/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Steve Bixler,
Keller Knapp 404-804-4427
Bought with:
Sara Oliveto, 421687
Ansley Real Estate
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7741850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Double Master Bedroom, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Double Master Bedroom, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Double Master Bedroom, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: 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: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,584
- Total interior livable area: 3,584 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Level Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Gas Grill, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 165 x 50
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Carriage House, Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 15 213 04 027
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Green verification: EarthCraft Home
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Construction, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Dog Park, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Decatur
- Subdivision: Oakhurst
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,495,000+8.7%$417/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7741850 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $1,375,000-8%$384/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7741850 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-1.9%$417/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7741850 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,524,000+276.3%$425/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7741850 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2014 | Sold | $405,000+88.5%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2003 | Sold | $214,900$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,897 +6.2% | $252,440 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $14,975 +279281.7% | $230,320 -2.7% |
| 2023 | $5 -5% | $236,760 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $6 -7.5% | $200,880 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $6 -95.8% | $192,680 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $144 +103.2% | $178,760 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $71 -75.7% | $177,080 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $292 -22.8% | $158,680 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $378 0% | $147,760 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $378 | $141,320 +91% |
| 2014 | $378 | $74,000 -6.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $79,160 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,160 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,160 |
| 2010 | $864 | $79,160 |
| 2009 | $864 +1.9% | $79,160 |
| 2008 | $848 +138.5% | $79,160 |
| 2007 | $355 | $79,160 |
| 2006 | $355 +5.6% | $79,160 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $336 +26.4% | $76,160 +15% |
| 2004 | $266 -0.4% | $66,240 |
| 2003 | $267 +103.5% | $66,240 |
| 2002 | $131 +102.4% | $66,240 +8.9% |
| 2001 | $65 | $60,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAOakhurst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Beacon Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 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
- 248 3rd Ave
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