Classic Decatur Bungalow. Renovated with Original Details and Modern Luxuries. Open Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, SS & Granite. Master Suite w/Walk-In Closet,Gorgeous Master Bath with Bamboo Flrs,Marble Tile, Jetted tub, Sep. shower. High Ceilings, Heart Pine and Hard Wood Floors,4 Restored Fireplaces with Gas Logs or Coals, Front Porch with wrap around deck,Large lot (94x161)w/fenced yard, Garage, Laundry Room.Convenient to D'town Decatur, Oakhurst and MARTA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Karen K Devendorf• Karafotias Realty Company
Bought with KRISTI PEARGIN MUELLER• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #5234835
Redfin Estimate
$968,877
$549K since sold in March 2014$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 26.7% higher than the average sale price ($765K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic Decatur Bungalow. Renovated with Original Details and Modern Luxuries. Open Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, SS & Granite. Master Suite w/Walk-In Closet,Gorgeous Master Bath with Bamboo Flrs,Marble Tile, Jetted tub, Sep. shower. High Ceilings, Heart Pine and Hard Wood Floors,4 Restored Fireplaces with Gas Logs or Coals, Front Porch with wrap around deck,Large lot (94x161)w/fenced yard, Garage, Laundry Room.Convenient to D'town Decatur, Oakhurst and MARTA.
FMLS #5234835
Apr 2, 2014
Price Changed
$420,000
$245/sq ft
Apr 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2014
Price Changed
$424,900
$248/sq ft
Mar 31, 2014
Sold
$420,000
$245/sq ft
Mar 18, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 26, 2014
Relisted
—
Feb 18, 2014
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2014
Price Changed
$424,900
$248/sq ft
Jan 3, 2014
Listed
$439,000
$256/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2006
Sold
$375,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 7, 2002
Sold
$235,800
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1999
Sold
$169,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1993
Sold
$108,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1983
Sold
$40,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,606 (−47.7%)
$92,360 + $337,040
$429,400
2024
$12,628 (+4.4%)
$92,360 + $337,040
$429,400
2023
$12,102 (+3.9%)
$92,360 + $209,480
$301,840
2022
$11,648 (+4.4%)
$90,840 + $175,160
$266,000
2021
$11,160 (−2.6%)
$35,360 + $214,800
$250,160
2020
$11,455 (+4.4%)
$35,360 + $214,800
$250,160
2019
$10,970 (+12.3%)
$35,360 + $217,280
$252,640
2018
$9,768 (+7.9%)
$35,360 + $196,400
$231,760
2017
$9,053 (+101.6%)
$35,360 + $196,400
$231,760
2016
$4,491 (+23.9%)
$35,360 + $132,640
$168,000
2014
$3,624 (−0.2%)
$35,360 + $132,640
$168,000
2013
$3,630 (+395.8%)
$35,376 + $101,384
$136,760
2012
$732 (−81.2%)
$67,960 + $68,800
$136,760
2011
$3,895 (+484.2%)
$35,360 + $101,400
$136,760
2010
$667 (+12.2%)
$35,360 + $101,400
$136,760
2008
$594
Tax history for 105 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,606 (−47.7%)
$92,360 + $337,040
$429,400
2024
$12,628 (+4.4%)
$92,360 + $337,040
$429,400
2023
$12,102 (+3.9%)
$92,360 + $209,480
$301,840
2022
$11,648 (+4.4%)
$90,840 + $175,160
$266,000
2021
$11,160 (−2.6%)
$35,360 + $214,800
$250,160
2020
$11,455 (+4.4%)
$35,360 + $214,800
$250,160
2019
$10,970 (+12.3%)
$35,360 + $217,280
$252,640
2018
$9,768 (+7.9%)
$35,360 + $196,400
$231,760
2017
$9,053 (+101.6%)
$35,360 + $196,400
$231,760
2016
$4,491 (+23.9%)
$35,360 + $132,640
$168,000
2014
$3,624 (−0.2%)
$35,360 + $132,640
$168,000
2013
$3,630 (+395.8%)
$35,376 + $101,384
$136,760
2012
$732 (−81.2%)
$67,960 + $68,800
$136,760
2011
$3,895 (+484.2%)
$35,360 + $101,400
$136,760
2010
$667 (+12.2%)
$35,360 + $101,400
$136,760
2008
$594
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,570
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Directions: From D'town Decatur take W. Ponce de Leon to L on Drexel, R on W. Howard, R on Melrose. From Atlanta, take DeKalb Ave past E Lake MARTA station, L on Melrose.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,570
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 027
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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