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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $260
Subdivision Forest Hills/ Midway Woods
MLS Listing ID 7848340
Style Craftsman
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Construction Status New Construction
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2026
Annual Tax Amount $2,814
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.430 Acres
Acres 0.43
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source First Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
This house invites a particular way of living. A warm, contemporary interpretation of the Craftsman tradition, it fits naturally into the character of Decatur.
From the street, the architecture feels confident without being overly formal. Deep charcoal siding and crisp black-framed windows are softened by natural cedar shingles, warm wood and textured brick. A standing-seam metal porch roof and timber detailing give the façade a distinctly modern character with just enough storybook charm.
Inside, natural light becomes a defining feature. Large windows wrap the principal living spaces, bringing the surrounding greenery into view and giving the home an open, tranquil feeling. Wide-plank light wood floors continue throughout, creating a calm foundation that works equally well with art, vintage pieces or a more restrained contemporary interior.
The living room is particularly inviting, with a fireplace, graceful arched surround and generous windows. There is room for a piano, an oversized sofa, a wall of books, a favorite painting—or simply the luxury of leaving the space relatively open and allowing the architecture to speak for itself. A finished basement adds another valuable layer of flexible living space and offers additional opportunity to customize your home.
That sense of flexibility is one of the home's greatest strengths. It doesn't dictate a personality; it accommodates one. Clean lines and a neutral palette provide a sophisticated canvas, while a variety of materials and unexpected architectural details give the home warmth and individuality.
That flexibility reflects much of what makes Decatur appealing. The community has long attracted people who value individuality, creativity and a strong sense of place. Historic homes and bungalows mingle with contemporary architecture, while independent shops, restaurants and established neighborhoods give the area its distinctive character.
For someone drawn to design, art, gardening, entertaining—or simply a home with more character than the typical new build—this house offers an appealing balance: modern but not cold, sophisticated but not stiff, and distinctive without being eccentric.
It feels like a home for someone who appreciates clean lines and natural light, but also a fireplace, a garden, a beautiful vintage piece of furniture in an unexpected place, and enough flexibility for the home to evolve along with them.
Contemporary Decatur living, with warmth, imagination and just enough whimsy.
Location
State GA
County Dekalb
Area Forest Hills/ Midway Woods
Lake Name None
Rooms
Bedroom Description Master on Main
Other Rooms None
Basement Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Dining Room Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
Interior
Interior Features Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Blower Fan, Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log, Ventless
Equipment None
Window Features Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows,Skylight(s)
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
Parking Features Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Back Yard, Wood
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood
Roof Type Composition
Street Surface Asphalt
Accessibility None
Handicap Access None
Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
Story Two
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Cement Siding,Concrete,Spray Foam Insulation
Construction Status New Construction
Schools
Elementary Schools Avondale
Middle Schools Druid Hills
High Schools Druid Hills
Others
Senior Community no
Restrictions false
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