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.
Single Family ResidenceProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.19 acresLot Size
$417Price / Sq Ft
2 spacesParking
ViewsFireplaceBasementEco-Friendly
Property details
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Double vanity
Beamed ceilings
High speed internet
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Fireplaces
Gas log fireplace
Living room fireplace
Masonry fireplace
1 fireplace
Security
Carbon monoxide detectors
Smoke detectors
Windows
ENERGY STAR qualified windows
Basement
Interior entry
Partial
Unfinished
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Range hood
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
ENERGY STAR qualified water heater
Dryer
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Tankless water heater
Washer
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry room
Upper level
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air
Appliances
Construction
Doors
HVAC
Insulation
Lighting
Roof
Thermostat
Water heater
Windows
ENERGY STAR qualified equipment
Heat pump
Map view
Map loading
Schools
ElementaryOakhurst/Fifth Avenue
MiddleBeacon Hill
HighDecatur
Street view
Street View loading
Sale and tax history for 248 3rd Avenue
DateEventPrice
Jun 20, 2026Pending$1,495,000$417/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026Price Changed$1,495,000$417/sq ft
Public record
Beds5
Baths5
StoriesTwo
Lot size0.19 acres
Finished Sq. Ft.3,584
Total Sq. Ft.3,584
Year built1915
StyleCottage
CountyDekalb
Parking Spaces2
BasementInterior Entry
GarageYes
MLS attribution
Listed by Steve Bixler· Keller Knapp · (404) 804-4427