Charming 1920's City of Decatur bungalow updated with many original features. Newly renovated kitchen and master bath. Hardwoods throughout. Gorgeous front porch surrounded by beautifully landscaped garden and picket fence. Back has deck, fire pit, and is fenced in. Front den can easily be converted to 3rd bedroom.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy Kelly• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Jenny Alms• HARRY NORMAN REALTORS
Source:FMLS #5094874
Redfin Estimate
$766,946
$451K since sold in February 2013$4,000 since July
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Charming 1920's City of Decatur bungalow updated with many original features. Newly renovated kitchen and master bath. Hardwoods throughout. Gorgeous front porch surrounded by beautifully landscaped garden and picket fence. Back has deck, fire pit, and is fenced in. Front den can easily be converted to 3rd bedroom. Tax records don't reflect actual sq. footage (closer to 1716.)
FMLS #3562462
Oct 15, 2007
Sold
$270,000
$191/sq ft
Sep 9, 2007
Listed
$275,900
$195/sq ft
1920'S City of Decatur bungalow updated with so many beautiful original features incl. original hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, gorgeous black & white tiled bathroom with claw foot tub. Lge back deck & backyard, front porch with swing, beautifully landscaped garden and white picket fence
Public Records
May 24, 2004
Sold
$243,500
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 2002
Sold
$229,200
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1995
Sold
$137,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1995
Sold
$85,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,773 (+7.3%)
$93,280 + $235,240
$328,520
2024
$12,835 (+4.8%)
$93,280 + $235,240
$328,520
2023
$12,250 (+6.1%)
$93,280 + $213,480
$306,760
2022
$11,545 (+2.3%)
$91,760 + $166,400
$258,160
2021
$11,287 (+3.2%)
$35,720 + $212,040
$247,760
2020
$10,935 (+4.9%)
$35,720 + $212,040
$247,760
2019
$10,425 (+12.1%)
$35,720 + $203,600
$239,320
2018
$9,303 (−6.3%)
$35,720 + $182,000
$217,720
2017
$9,932 (+282.9%)
$35,720 + $182,000
$217,720
2016
$2,594 (−7.5%)
$35,338 + $95,542
$130,880
2014
$2,803 (−27.5%)
$35,720 + $95,160
$130,880
2013
$3,867 (+187.2%)
$35,736 + $70,864
$106,600
2012
$1,346 (−64.3%)
$68,680 + $37,920
$106,600
2011
$3,767 (+223.9%)
$35,720 + $70,880
$106,600
2010
$1,163 (+1.9%)
$39,174 + $67,426
$106,600
2008
$1,142
Tax history for 114 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,773 (+7.3%)
$93,280 + $235,240
$328,520
2024
$12,835 (+4.8%)
$93,280 + $235,240
$328,520
2023
$12,250 (+6.1%)
$93,280 + $213,480
$306,760
2022
$11,545 (+2.3%)
$91,760 + $166,400
$258,160
2021
$11,287 (+3.2%)
$35,720 + $212,040
$247,760
2020
$10,935 (+4.9%)
$35,720 + $212,040
$247,760
2019
$10,425 (+12.1%)
$35,720 + $203,600
$239,320
2018
$9,303 (−6.3%)
$35,720 + $182,000
$217,720
2017
$9,932 (+282.9%)
$35,720 + $182,000
$217,720
2016
$2,594 (−7.5%)
$35,338 + $95,542
$130,880
2014
$2,803 (−27.5%)
$35,720 + $95,160
$130,880
2013
$3,867 (+187.2%)
$35,736 + $70,864
$106,600
2012
$1,346 (−64.3%)
$68,680 + $37,920
$106,600
2011
$3,767 (+223.9%)
$35,720 + $70,880
$106,600
2010
$1,163 (+1.9%)
$39,174 + $67,426
$106,600
2008
$1,142
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,068
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 013
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Directions: Ponce de Leon Ave to W Ponce de Leon, right on Drexel, right on Hampshire, left on Melrose Ave. House on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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