Steps to Buena Vista Lake and 1 mile to Charlie Yates and East Lake Golf Courses, this gem is a perfect first time buyer or investor home. Meticulously maintained, new paint, granite kitchen, refaced cabinets, newer appliances less than 5 years old, and cool retro bath. Great grilling deck and huge park like back yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by MARGIE YONDORF• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Listed by MIKE TERRY• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Bought with BRAD NEVIN• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #5680122
Redfin Estimate
$241,881
$147K since sold in June 2016$2,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($224K) of 6 comparable homes.
Steps to Buena Vista Lake and 1 mile to Charlie Yates and East Lake Golf Courses, this gem is a perfect first time buyer or investor home. Meticulously maintained, new paint, granite kitchen, refaced cabinets, newer appliances less than 5 years old, and cool retro bath. Great grilling deck and huge park like back yard.
FMLS #5680122
Jun 23, 2016
Price Changed
$95,000
$91/sq ft
Jun 17, 2016
Price Changed
$99,900
$95/sq ft
Jun 17, 2016
Sold
$95,000
$91/sq ft
Apr 25, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2016
Listed
$99,900
$95/sq ft
FMLS #3954024
Oct 23, 2009
Sold
$69,500
$66/sq ft
Aug 28, 2009
Listed
$74,900
$71/sq ft
CUTE AS A BUTTON!! GREAT BACK YARD WITH DECK, CARPORT, 4 SIDE BRICK. GRANITE COUNTERTOP IN KITCHEN, REFRIG, NEW GAS STOVE AND NEW DISHWASHER, NEW CARPET AND PAINT. BUY THIS HOME FOR AS LITTLE 3% DOWN WITH HOMEPATH FINANCING!!
Public Records
May 2, 2007
Sold
$237,000
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1997
Sold
$63,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1990
Sold
$50,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,526 (−6.3%)
$37,440 + $60,600
$98,040
2024
$2,697 (+50.6%)
$37,440 + $60,600
$98,040
2023
$1,791 (−15.2%)
$34,920 + $69,760
$104,680
2022
$2,111 (+28.3%)
$16,000 + $66,960
$82,960
2021
$1,645 (−10.2%)
$16,000 + $46,760
$62,760
2020
$1,831 (+18.5%)
$16,000 + $46,760
$62,760
2019
$1,546 (+14.6%)
$16,000 + $42,480
$58,480
2018
$1,349 (+23.6%)
$16,000 + $34,000
$50,000
2017
$1,091 (+53.9%)
$16,000 + $34,000
$50,000
2016
$709 (+59.0%)
$2,400 + $19,840
$22,240
2014
$446 (+23.5%)
$2,400 + $11,840
$14,240
2013
$361 (−1.4%)
$2,400 + $7,440
$9,840
2012
$366 (−27.1%)
$2,400 + $7,440
$9,840
2011
$503 (−45.8%)
$3,200 + $12,400
$15,600
2010
$928 (−47.8%)
$7,428 + $22,252
$29,680
2008
$1,779
Tax history for 2257 Melody Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,526 (−6.3%)
$37,440 + $60,600
$98,040
2024
$2,697 (+50.6%)
$37,440 + $60,600
$98,040
2023
$1,791 (−15.2%)
$34,920 + $69,760
$104,680
2022
$2,111 (+28.3%)
$16,000 + $66,960
$82,960
2021
$1,645 (−10.2%)
$16,000 + $46,760
$62,760
2020
$1,831 (+18.5%)
$16,000 + $46,760
$62,760
2019
$1,546 (+14.6%)
$16,000 + $42,480
$58,480
2018
$1,349 (+23.6%)
$16,000 + $34,000
$50,000
2017
$1,091 (+53.9%)
$16,000 + $34,000
$50,000
2016
$709 (+59.0%)
$2,400 + $19,840
$22,240
2014
$446 (+23.5%)
$2,400 + $11,840
$14,240
2013
$361 (−1.4%)
$2,400 + $7,440
$9,840
2012
$366 (−27.1%)
$2,400 + $7,440
$9,840
2011
$503 (−45.8%)
$3,200 + $12,400
$15,600
2010
$928 (−47.8%)
$7,428 + $22,252
$29,680
2008
$1,779
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 150 06 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Other
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Dekalb - Other
Middle Or Junior School: Dekalb - Other
High School: Dekalb - Other
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, 2nd Avenue to Glenwood, turn left, and pass E Lake Golf Course. Right on Quillian, left of McAfee, right on Keheley, right on Melody. Home on left.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 150 06 005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
McNair Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Mcnair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
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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 105° expected this year, 17 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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Decatur, GA • 30032
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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
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Estimated sale price
$230,000 – $279,000
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