Gorgeous newer home within easy walk to Decatur Sq, Oakhurst, restaurants and parks! Sunny and bright interior and freshly painted. Awesome floorplan w/ separate living and dining rooms, large open kitchen & family room, breakfast area and 3-season sunroom. Basement has large bedroom/full bath and a mudroom entry from the 2 car drive under garage (not a carport), additional office on 2nd level! Pocket doors, hardwoods, built-ins, in-ceiling speakers, automatic gate, landscaped fenced yard and fabulous front porch round out this not to be missed home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathleen Sickeler• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Erin A Fye• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with CHAD POLAZZO• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Source:FMLS #5749881
Redfin Estimate
$1,201,725
$327K since sold in August 2021$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
Gorgeous newer home within easy walk to Decatur Sq, Oakhurst, restaurants and parks! Sunny and bright interior and freshly painted. Awesome floorplan w/ separate living and dining rooms, large open kitchen & family room, breakfast area and 3-season sunroom. Basement has large bedroom/full bath and a mudroom entry from the 2 car drive under garage (not a carport), additional office on 2nd level! Pocket doors, hardwoods, built-ins, in-ceiling speakers, automatic gate, landscaped fenced yard and fabulous front porch round out this not to be missed home!
GAMLS #8045347
Sep 19, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 10, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 1, 2016
Listed
$787,000
$299/sq ft
FMLS #5728205
Sep 19, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 10, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2016
Listed
$787,000
$299/sq ft
FMLS #4196385
Jul 18, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2011
Sold
$565,000
$214/sq ft
May 2, 2011
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2011
Listed
$569,900
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,866 (+0.2%)
$118,800 + $348,320
$467,120
2024
$13,833 (+1.5%)
$118,800 + $348,320
$467,120
2023
$13,625 (−9.1%)
$108,441 + $220,167
$328,608
2022
$14,984 (−16.4%)
$116,160 + $233,840
$350,000
2021
$17,920
$52,240 + $270,320
$322,560
2020
$17,926 (+2.6%)
$52,240 + $270,320
$322,560
2019
$17,466 (+13.4%)
$52,240 + $275,000
$327,240
2018
$15,400 (+1.4%)
$52,240 + $246,640
$298,880
2017
$15,192 (+131.4%)
$52,240 + $246,640
$298,880
2016
$6,564 (+11.6%)
$52,240 + $210,160
$262,400
2014
$5,883 (−0.3%)
$52,240 + $200,240
$252,480
2013
$5,900 (+375.1%)
$52,228 + $173,772
$226,000
2012
$1,242 (−46.0%)
$50,720 + $175,280
$226,000
2011
$2,300 (+192.5%)
$42,864
2010
$786 (−0.6%)
$35,720 + $36,360
$72,080
2008
$791
Tax history for 230 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,866 (+0.2%)
$118,800 + $348,320
$467,120
2024
$13,833 (+1.5%)
$118,800 + $348,320
$467,120
2023
$13,625 (−9.1%)
$108,441 + $220,167
$328,608
2022
$14,984 (−16.4%)
$116,160 + $233,840
$350,000
2021
$17,920
$52,240 + $270,320
$322,560
2020
$17,926 (+2.6%)
$52,240 + $270,320
$322,560
2019
$17,466 (+13.4%)
$52,240 + $275,000
$327,240
2018
$15,400 (+1.4%)
$52,240 + $246,640
$298,880
2017
$15,192 (+131.4%)
$52,240 + $246,640
$298,880
2016
$6,564 (+11.6%)
$52,240 + $210,160
$262,400
2014
$5,883 (−0.3%)
$52,240 + $200,240
$252,480
2013
$5,900 (+375.1%)
$52,228 + $173,772
$226,000
2012
$1,242 (−46.0%)
$50,720 + $175,280
$226,000
2011
$2,300 (+192.5%)
$42,864
2010
$786 (−0.6%)
$35,720 + $36,360
$72,080
2008
$791
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LENOX PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,636
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,318
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,318
Building Sq. Ft: 2,636
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Lot Number: 23
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,636
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 030
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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