DeKalb County property record for 125 E Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-214-04-172 |
| Primary APN | 15-214-04-172 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,067 sqft |
| Attic Area | 394 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | G-043774000-001 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 15 214D14 017 |
| Street Address | 125 E BENSON ST |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-4307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | DECATUR |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 22800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Candler Street-Agnes Scott College Historic District listed 1994 · 91 contributing resources · NRIS 94000787 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
125 E Benson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 E BENSON ST, DECATUR, GA 30030-4307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-011565 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24413 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.00 (+5%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,080 (+32%) Land $151,360 Building $104,720 | $640,200 (+32%) Land $378,400 Building $261,800 |
| 2022 | $6.00 | $194,000 Land $31,360 Building $162,640 | $485,000 Land $78,400 Building $406,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 125 E Benson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 125 E Benson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Georgia |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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