Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom split-level home nestled in the heart of Decatur, GA. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this home offers a warm, peaceful ambiance with spacious front and back yards perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The light-filled kitchen is a standout feature, boasting soft-close cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a striking Moroccan tile backsplash. A window above the sink provides a serene view of the fenced in backyard—perfect for keeping an eye on pets or children while prepping meals. Stainless steel appliances complete the modern kitchen setup. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom with a contemporary vanity. The lower level includes another full bathroom, a large bedroom, and a smaller bedroom with a walk-in closet—ideal for a home office, guest space, or creative studio. A blend of rich hardwood and easy-care flooring flows throughout the home, offering both style and practicality in every room. Additional features include an electric car hookup, a level lot, and a storage area behind the carport—perfect for keeping tools, bikes, or seasonal items out of sight. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Decatur, major highways (I-20 and I-285), and multiple grocery stores, this home combines suburban tranquility with easy access to city life. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this stylish, functional, and peaceful property your next home! Discounted rate options and no lender fee future refinancing may be available for qualified buyers of this home.This home is eligible for Special 100% financing with NO PMI & below market rates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jason Woodward• Orchard Brokerage LLC
Bought with W Greg Williamson• Atlanta Communities
Source:FMLS #7585189
Redfin Estimate
$396,260
$116K since sold in October 2025$1,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($392K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom split-level home nestled in the heart of Decatur, GA. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this home offers a warm, peaceful ambiance with spacious front and back yards perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The light-filled kitchen is a standout feature, boasting soft-close cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a striking Moroccan tile backsplash. A window above the sink provides a serene view of the fenced in backyard-perfect for keeping an eye on pets or children while prepping meals. Stainless steel appliances complete the modern kitchen setup. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom with a contemporary vanity. The lower level includes another full bathroom, a large bedroom, and a smaller bedroom with a walk-in closet-ideal for a home office, guest space, or creative studio. A blend of rich hardwood and easy-care flooring flows throughout the home, offering both style and practicality in every room. Additional features include an electric car hookup, a level lot, and a storage area behind the carport-perfect for keeping tools, bikes, or seasonal items out of sight. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Decatur, major highways (I-20 and I-285), and multiple grocery stores, this home combines suburban tranquility with easy access to city life. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stylish, functional, and peaceful property your next home! Discounted rate options and no lender fee future refinancing may be available for qualified buyers of this home. This home is eligible for Special 100% financing with NO PMI & below market rates.
FMLS #6765655
Oct 1, 2020
Sold
$285,000
$184/sq ft
Sep 8, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 31, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 25, 2020
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2020
Listed
$285,000
$184/sq ft
All the hard work has been done so you can relax and enjoy the serene large lot and sun-filled interior on this quiet dead-end street. Enter into the living room with accent wall that opens into the kitchen/eat-in area. Set up this space with a bar table and stools or a skinny table and benches if you want to use the dining room in back as additional living space! Kitchen details include soft-close cabinets, Quartz counters, and moroccan tile backsplash. Look out the kitchen window on to the tranquil back patio and fenced yard (accessed through the dining room). Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms share a bath with contemporary vanity and refinished tub. Lower level has one large bedroom and a smaller one with a walk-in closet that is perfect for working from home. Large back and front yards give this home a very peaceful and relaxed feel. Storage area behind the carport for all those things you want but don't want to see all the time. Convenient to downtown Decatur, multiple grocery stores, 20, and 285.
GAMLS #8844144
Oct 1, 2020
Sold
$285,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 31, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 25, 2020
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2020
Listed
$285,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$82,500
$53/sq ft
GAMLS #7510395
Sep 27, 2015
Price Changed
$82,450
$53/sq ft
Sep 11, 2015
Sold
$82,450
$53/sq ft
Sep 2, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 2, 2015
Price Changed
$89,900
$58/sq ft
Aug 21, 2015
Listed
$89,900
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 2004
Sold
$150,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 2003
Sold
$92,600
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1999
Sold
$78,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,884 (−4.0%)
$31,360 + $123,160
$154,520
2024
$4,043 (+18.3%)
$31,360 + $123,160
$154,520
2023
$3,418 (−5.6%)
$16,080 + $117,920
$134,000
2022
$3,619 (+2.3%)
$16,000 + $122,320
$138,320
2021
$3,537 (−12.8%)
$14,920 + $99,080
$114,000
2020
$4,054 (+11.5%)
$14,920 + $99,080
$114,000
2019
$3,637 (+52.4%)
$16,000 + $59,040
$75,040
2018
$2,386 (+42.0%)
$16,800 + $29,640
$46,440
2017
$1,680 (+0.6%)
$16,800 + $29,640
$46,440
2016
$1,670 (+62.0%)
$4,440 + $25,600
$30,040
2014
$1,031 (−12.4%)
$4,280 + $10,920
$15,200
2012
$1,176 (+10.6%)
$4,280 + $14,080
$18,360
2011
$1,064 (−23.4%)
$5,000 + $14,080
$19,080
2010
$1,389 (−20.5%)
$12,000 + $14,080
$26,080
2008
$1,746
Tax history for 1585 Melanie Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,884 (−4.0%)
$31,360 + $123,160
$154,520
2024
$4,043 (+18.3%)
$31,360 + $123,160
$154,520
2023
$3,418 (−5.6%)
$16,080 + $117,920
$134,000
2022
$3,619 (+2.3%)
$16,000 + $122,320
$138,320
2021
$3,537 (−12.8%)
$14,920 + $99,080
$114,000
2020
$4,054 (+11.5%)
$14,920 + $99,080
$114,000
2019
$3,637 (+52.4%)
$16,000 + $59,040
$75,040
2018
$2,386 (+42.0%)
$16,800 + $29,640
$46,440
2017
$1,680 (+0.6%)
$16,800 + $29,640
$46,440
2016
$1,670 (+62.0%)
$4,440 + $25,600
$30,040
2014
$1,031 (−12.4%)
$4,280 + $10,920
$15,200
2012
$1,176 (+10.6%)
$4,280 + $14,080
$18,360
2011
$1,064 (−23.4%)
$5,000 + $14,080
$19,080
2010
$1,389 (−20.5%)
$12,000 + $14,080
$26,080
2008
$1,746
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 184 01 104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Other
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Den, Living Room, Family Room, Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,550
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See tax record
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur: Take Candler Street south to left on Memorial. Make a right on Line Street, left on Fairlee, and then a right onto Melanie Court. The home is on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 184 01 104
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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