Off market aug 2021 for $527K

$761,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,564/mo

•

1,680

sq ft

119 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Welcome home to one of the most historic homes in Lenox Place, a wonderful community in the heart of the City of Decatur. This 1915 bungalow exudes charm with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, picture molding and spacious rooms. Artist owner converted large walk-in closet to fully outfitted dark room, could also be used as an artist’s studio, or convert to another bathroom. Enjoy watching neighbors pass by from the large front porch and dining outside on the expansive back decks. Parking for three cars off the back alley. Backyard offers a blank canvas for creative landscaping. Tankless gas water heater. Freshly painted. Walk to MARTA, The Path, shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst, and local schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by AMY WIDENER • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Bought with NON-MLS NMLS • Non FMLS Member

Source:FMLS #6895292

Redfin Estimate

$761,800

$234K since sold in August 2021$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($755K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$680,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
267 Cambridge Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$899,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
123 Kings Hwy, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$790,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
616 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$775,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
134 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$625,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$760,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
209 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$592K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

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20 MoM

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Sale history for 119 Melrose Ave

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #6895292

Aug 31, 2021

Sold

$527,500

$314/sq ft

Aug 8, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 4, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 3, 2021

Contingent

—

Jul 8, 2021

Price Changed

$550,000

$327/sq ft

Jun 12, 2021

Listed

$575,000

$342/sq ft

GAMLS #8995651

Aug 31, 2021

Sold

$527,500

$314/sq ft

Aug 6, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2021

Price Changed

$550,000

$327/sq ft

Jun 12, 2021

Listed

$575,000

$342/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 12, 1992

Sold

$44,000

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,567 (−7.8%)

$93,280 + $231,000

$324,280

2024

$12,546 (−33.8%)

$93,280 + $231,000

$324,280

2023

$18,946 (+116.4%)

$93,280 + $206,440

$299,720

2022

$8,757 (−27.5%)

$91,760 + $105,280

$197,040

2021

$12,081 (+112.0%)

$33,650 + $100,950

$134,600

2020

$5,698 (+8.4%)

$33,650 + $100,950

$134,600

2019

$5,255 (−0.5%)

$35,720 + $105,160

$140,880

2018

$5,280 (+46.3%)

$35,720 + $88,920

$124,640

2017

$3,608 (+66.7%)

$35,720 + $88,920

$124,640

2016

$2,164 (+14.6%)

$35,720 + $41,480

$77,200

2014

$1,888 (−0.6%)

$35,720 + $79,880

$115,600

2013

$1,899 (+452.8%)

$35,736 + $32,944

$68,680

2012

$344 (−84.7%)

$68,680

2011

$2,249 (+532.5%)

$35,720 + $41,200

$76,920

2010

$356 (+18.4%)

$35,720 + $41,200

$76,920

2008

$300

Tax history for 119 Melrose Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,567 (−7.8%)

$93,280 + $231,000

$324,280

2024

$12,546 (−33.8%)

$93,280 + $231,000

$324,280

2023

$18,946 (+116.4%)

$93,280 + $206,440

$299,720

2022

$8,757 (−27.5%)

$91,760 + $105,280

$197,040

2021

$12,081 (+112.0%)

$33,650 + $100,950

$134,600

2020

$5,698 (+8.4%)

$33,650 + $100,950

$134,600

2019

$5,255 (−0.5%)

$35,720 + $105,160

$140,880

2018

$5,280 (+46.3%)

$35,720 + $88,920

$124,640

2017

$3,608 (+66.7%)

$35,720 + $88,920

$124,640

2016

$2,164 (+14.6%)

$35,720 + $41,480

$77,200

2014

$1,888 (−0.6%)

$35,720 + $79,880

$115,600

2013

$1,899 (+452.8%)

$35,736 + $32,944

$68,680

2012

$344 (−84.7%)

$68,680

2011

$2,249 (+532.5%)

$35,720 + $41,200

$76,920

2010

$356 (+18.4%)

$35,720 + $41,200

$76,920

2008

$300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,805

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 236 03 029

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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 Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Parking Pad

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub Only

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters,Pantry,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Dining L,Open Concept
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Permeable Paving, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take W Ponce to Left on Drexel Ave, turn Right on Hampshire Ave, then Left on Melrose Ave. Home will be on your left. Please park on right side of street.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,805
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 029

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$724,000 – $877,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$770,614
118 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$554,483
133 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$834,833
109 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2836 Sq. Ft.	$1,134,147
127 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$600,849
120 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1655 Sq. Ft.	$778,414
128 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$537,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1841 Sq. Ft.	$646,173
122 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$736,825
110 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$475,481
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901 West Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3404 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,920
909 West Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$809,536

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