Rare historic Decatur Quad( all full 1 bedrooms) in amazing location a short walk to Downtown Decatur Amenities, Oakhurst, & East Lake MARTA rail. Tenants love the amazing city location, front porch, central neighborhood location and the historic feel of an old circa 1920 building. Lots of room to make improvements and raise rents SUBSTANTIALLY. All tenants are month to month. Units 1 and 2 on the main floor feature high ceiling, heart pine floors and historical charm. Upstairs units 3 and 4 both have a separate bedroom and a small bonus room. Each unit has separate gas and power meters. Water and Hot water are common and presently provided by the owner. There is central heat in all units and central AC in 3 of 4 units. Building needs total renovation and has substantial deferred maintenance plus several structural issues(agent can provide limited inspection report). Buyer should be must be a seasoned investor /renovator. SOLD AS IS. NO REPAIRS! NO SITE UNSEEN OFFERS!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
Listed by MAX H BAERMAN• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta
Bought with MAX H BAERMAN• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6999740
Redfin Estimate
$678,241
$161K since sold in March 2022$23K since July
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This home's estimate is 43.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare historic Decatur Quad( all full 1 bedrooms) in amazing location a short walk to Downtown Decatur Amenities, Oakhurst, & East Lake MARTA rail. Tenants love the amazing city location, front porch, central neighborhood location and the historic feel of an old circa 1920 building. Lots of room to make improvements and raise rents SUBSTANTIALLY. All tenants are month to month. Units 1 and 2 on the main floor feature high ceiling, heart pine floors and historical charm. Upstairs units 3 and 4 both have a separate bedroom and a small bonus room. Each unit has separate gas and power meters. Water and Hot water are common and presently provided by the owner. There is central heat in all units and central AC in 3 of 4 units. Building needs total renovation and has substantial deferred maintenance plus several structural issues(agent can provide limited inspection report). Buyer should be must be a seasoned investor /renovator. SOLD AS IS. NO REPAIRS! NO SITE UNSEEN OFFERS!
Public Records
Apr 28, 1981
Sold
$70,400
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,578 (+23.6%)
$93,280 + $317,160
$410,440
2024
$11,798 (−44.4%)
$93,280 + $317,160
$410,440
2023
$21,208 (+59.5%)
$60,192 + $140,448
$200,640
2022
$13,295 (−38.6%)
$91,760 + $138,680
$230,440
2021
$21,636 (+62.2%)
$35,720 + $159,880
$195,600
2020
$13,338 (+8.5%)
$35,720 + $159,880
$195,600
2019
$12,298 (+20.5%)
$35,720 + $172,360
$208,080
2018
$10,202 (+36.8%)
$35,720 + $139,160
$174,880
2017
$7,460 (+51.6%)
$35,720 + $139,160
$174,880
2016
$4,920 (−2.0%)
$35,720 + $88,880
$124,600
2014
$5,019 (−8.1%)
$35,720 + $113,160
$148,880
2013
$5,462 (+224.5%)
$35,736 + $97,544
$133,280
2012
$1,683 (−68.4%)
$68,680 + $64,600
$133,280
2011
$5,331 (+266.6%)
$35,720 + $97,560
$133,280
2010
$1,454 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $97,560
$133,280
2008
$1,427
Tax history for 210 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,578 (+23.6%)
$93,280 + $317,160
$410,440
2024
$11,798 (−44.4%)
$93,280 + $317,160
$410,440
2023
$21,208 (+59.5%)
$60,192 + $140,448
$200,640
2022
$13,295 (−38.6%)
$91,760 + $138,680
$230,440
2021
$21,636 (+62.2%)
$35,720 + $159,880
$195,600
2020
$13,338 (+8.5%)
$35,720 + $159,880
$195,600
2019
$12,298 (+20.5%)
$35,720 + $172,360
$208,080
2018
$10,202 (+36.8%)
$35,720 + $139,160
$174,880
2017
$7,460 (+51.6%)
$35,720 + $139,160
$174,880
2016
$4,920 (−2.0%)
$35,720 + $88,880
$124,600
2014
$5,019 (−8.1%)
$35,720 + $113,160
$148,880
2013
$5,462 (+224.5%)
$35,736 + $97,544
$133,280
2012
$1,683 (−68.4%)
$68,680 + $64,600
$133,280
2011
$5,331 (+266.6%)
$35,720 + $97,560
$133,280
2010
$1,454 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $97,560
$133,280
2008
$1,427
*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
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,928
Year built
1949
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 035
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units Total: 4
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Roof: Composition
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: Same as on Deed Book 11643 Page 349 of the Dekalb County Ga Property records.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Separate Meters, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, take W Ponce De Leon to Left on Drexel Ave, turn Right on Devonshire Ave to Left on Melrose Ave. Street parking.
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,928
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 035
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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