Off Market May 2015 for $383K

$776,842

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,914/mo

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226 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Make this one your own! Adorable charming 1920's English cottage in the city! This home features very large living room with 10' ceilings, fireplace, bay window and tin ceiling, large dining room also with decorative fireplace, one bedroom with french doors and an office area and a master bedroom/bath. The kitchen has an eat in area and also opens to a screened in porch. This is a wonderful neighborhood and within walking distance to downtown Decatur, parks and schools

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

Listed by LAURIE CASS • RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside

Bought with LYNDA COX • Origins Real Estate

Source:FMLS #5519267

Redfin Estimate

$776,842

$394K since sold in May 2015$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.1% higher than the average sale price ($681K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2025
$710,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft
149 Greenwood Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$760,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
209 Drexel Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$775,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
134 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$585,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,438 sq ft
221 Winter Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$625,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,390 sq ft
214 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$630,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
216 Leyden St, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 226 Melrose Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 28, 2015

Sold

$383,000

GAMLS #7430434

Jun 2, 2015

Price Changed

$383,000

May 15, 2015

Sold

$383,000

May 7, 2015

Pending

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Apr 30, 2015

Price Changed

$389,000

Apr 5, 2015

Listed

$389,000

Make this one your own! Adorable English cottage in the city! This home features very large living room with 10' ceilings, fireplace, bay window and tin ceiling, large dining room also with decorative fireplace, one bedroom with french doors and an office area and a master bedroom/bath. The kitchen has an eat in area and also opens to a screened in porch. This is a wonderful neighborhood and within walking distance to downtown Decatur, parks and schools

FMLS #5519267

May 19, 2015

Price Changed

$383,000

May 19, 2015

Sold

$383,000

May 15, 2015

Price Changed

$389,000

May 2, 2015

Contingent

—

Apr 5, 2015

Listed

$389,000

GAMLS #7359049

Apr 5, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 16, 2015

Relisted

—

Mar 16, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 9, 2015

Relisted

—

Mar 9, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 31, 2014

Listed

$389,000

Public Records

Dec 5, 2006

Sold

$252,000

Public Records

Dec 31, 2002

Sold

$242,900

Public Records

Nov 5, 1992

Sold

$74,000

Public Records

Aug 23, 1983

Sold

$52,100

Public Records

May 24, 1982

Sold

$48,900

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,459 (+8.1%)

$93,280 + $227,680

$320,960

2024

$12,448 (+0.7%)

$93,280 + $227,680

$320,960

2023

$12,359 (+2.6%)

$93,280 + $204,160

$297,440

2022

$12,050 (+4.5%)

$91,760 + $180,200

$271,960

2021

$11,526 (+40.0%)

$35,720 + $223,600

$259,320

2020

$8,234 (+7.4%)

$35,720 + $223,600

$259,320

2019

$7,667 (+11.8%)

$35,720 + $140,080

$175,800

2018

$6,857

$35,720 + $126,120

$161,840

2017

$6,859 (+117.5%)

$35,720 + $126,120

$161,840

2016

$3,154 (+4.9%)

$35,736 + $76,824

$112,560

2014

$3,008 (−0.2%)

$35,720 + $80,320

$116,040

2013

$3,015 (+407.5%)

$35,736 + $76,824

$112,560

2012

$594 (−81.6%)

$68,680 + $43,880

$112,560

2011

$3,229 (+497.0%)

$35,720 + $76,840

$112,560

2010

$541 (+23.2%)

$33,696 + $78,864

$112,560

2008

$439

Tax history for 226 Melrose Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,459 (+8.1%)

$93,280 + $227,680

$320,960

2024

$12,448 (+0.7%)

$93,280 + $227,680

$320,960

2023

$12,359 (+2.6%)

$93,280 + $204,160

$297,440

2022

$12,050 (+4.5%)

$91,760 + $180,200

$271,960

2021

$11,526 (+40.0%)

$35,720 + $223,600

$259,320

2020

$8,234 (+7.4%)

$35,720 + $223,600

$259,320

2019

$7,667 (+11.8%)

$35,720 + $140,080

$175,800

2018

$6,857

$35,720 + $126,120

$161,840

2017

$6,859 (+117.5%)

$35,720 + $126,120

$161,840

2016

$3,154 (+4.9%)

$35,736 + $76,824

$112,560

2014

$3,008 (−0.2%)

$35,720 + $80,320

$116,040

2013

$3,015 (+407.5%)

$35,736 + $76,824

$112,560

2012

$594 (−81.6%)

$68,680 + $43,880

$112,560

2011

$3,229 (+497.0%)

$35,720 + $76,840

$112,560

2010

$541 (+23.2%)

$33,696 + $78,864

$112,560

2008

$439

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,025

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 236 04 031

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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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, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Other Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters
Dining Room Features: Seats 12+,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Living Room, Office
Basement: Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: Melrose is off of Howard St. From Atlanta go East on DeKalb Ave and after East Lake Marta station take a left on Melrose. From Decatur head west on W Ponce and take a left on Drexel, right on Devonshire and left on Melrose
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 031

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

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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 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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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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$738,000 – $894,000

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Home values near 226 Melrose Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
214 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$656,074
218 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2828 Sq. Ft.	$948,849

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$678,241
206 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2785 Sq. Ft.	$880,918

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,207,214
230 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2636 Sq. Ft.	$1,201,725

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