Charming, storybook City of Decatur bungalow in sought after, centrally located, Lenox Place neighborhood. Don't miss this 1915 beauty that marries period character with today's amenities. Enter the huge, screen porch through the enchanting and inviting double doors to beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, swinging doors, decorative fireplaces, stained glass and period elements throughout. This three bedroom, two bathroom home features a very flexible floorplan on a particularly wide, Lenox Place lot; 64.7+ feet wide! Well-apportioned kitchen opens to large dining room and accesses the back patio - perfect for entertaining. The fenced backyard is an outstanding play/entertaining area with recently-added iron fence and a shed for storing the outdoor supplies. Of course, this home is zoned for coveted City of Decatur Schools and is centrally located between Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, Druid Hills and Lake Claire. A few blocks from Adair Park, Decatur Toy/Plastic Park and cool restaurants. This home exemplifies the best of intown living. Fantastico!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Steve Raimonde• Keller Knapp
Bought with Melanie Birchfield• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #7687439
Redfin Estimate
$735,845
$111K since sold in January 2026$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($712K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming, storybook City of Decatur bungalow in sought after, centrally located, Lenox Place neighborhood. Don't miss this 1915 beauty that marries period character with today's amenities. Enter the huge, screen porch through the enchanting and inviting double doors to beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, swinging doors, decorative fireplaces, stained glass and period elements throughout. This three bedroom, two bathroom home features a very flexible floorplan on a particularly wide, Lenox Place lot; 64.7+ feet wide! Well-apportioned kitchen opens to large dining room and accesses the back patio - perfect for entertaining. The fenced backyard is an outstanding play/entertaining area with recently-added iron fence and a shed for storing the outdoor supplies. Of course, this home is zoned for coveted City of Decatur Schools and is centrally located between Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, Druid Hills and Lake Claire. A few blocks from Adair Park, Decatur Toy/Plastic Park and cool restaurants. This home exemplifies the best of intown living. Fantastico!
FMLS #7685222
Dec 1, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,500
$2/sq ft
Nov 25, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$2/sq ft
GAMLS #10634727
Nov 30, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2025
Listed
$649,500
$445/sq ft
FMLS #7636105
Oct 30, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 22, 2025
Price Changed
$659,000
$451/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$669,000
$458/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$675,000
$462/sq ft
GAMLS #10588373
Oct 30, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$669,000
$458/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$675,000
$462/sq ft
FMLS #7599069
Jul 14, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2025
Listed
$650,000
$445/sq ft
GAMLS #10546852
Jul 15, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2025
Listed
$650,000
$445/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 2008
Sold
$285,000
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,612 (+450.6%)
$93,280 + $124,400
$217,680
2024
$2,109 (−74.8%)
$93,280 + $124,400
$217,680
2023
$8,356 (−17.0%)
$93,280 + $116,760
$210,040
2022
$10,068 (−42.0%)
$91,760 + $90,680
$182,440
2021
$17,365 (+80.9%)
$35,720 + $141,600
$177,320
2020
$9,600 (+29.9%)
$35,720 + $141,600
$177,320
2019
$7,391 (+17.6%)
$35,720 + $133,680
$169,400
2018
$6,287 (−4.4%)
$35,720 + $112,280
$148,000
2017
$6,575 (+109.3%)
$35,720 + $112,280
$148,000
2016
$3,141 (+17.9%)
$35,736 + $61,064
$96,800
2014
$2,665 (+18.7%)
$35,720 + $84,240
$119,960
2013
$2,245 (+345.3%)
$35,736 + $61,064
$96,800
2012
$504 (−84.0%)
$68,680 + $28,120
$96,800
2011
$3,160 (+498.7%)
$35,720 + $74,320
$110,040
2010
$528 (−51.0%)
$35,720 + $74,320
$110,040
2008
$1,077
Tax history for 240 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,612 (+450.6%)
$93,280 + $124,400
$217,680
2024
$2,109 (−74.8%)
$93,280 + $124,400
$217,680
2023
$8,356 (−17.0%)
$93,280 + $116,760
$210,040
2022
$10,068 (−42.0%)
$91,760 + $90,680
$182,440
2021
$17,365 (+80.9%)
$35,720 + $141,600
$177,320
2020
$9,600 (+29.9%)
$35,720 + $141,600
$177,320
2019
$7,391 (+17.6%)
$35,720 + $133,680
$169,400
2018
$6,287 (−4.4%)
$35,720 + $112,280
$148,000
2017
$6,575 (+109.3%)
$35,720 + $112,280
$148,000
2016
$3,141 (+17.9%)
$35,736 + $61,064
$96,800
2014
$2,665 (+18.7%)
$35,720 + $84,240
$119,960
2013
$2,245 (+345.3%)
$35,736 + $61,064
$96,800
2012
$504 (−84.0%)
$68,680 + $28,120
$96,800
2011
$3,160 (+498.7%)
$35,720 + $74,320
$110,040
2010
$528 (−51.0%)
$35,720 + $74,320
$110,040
2008
$1,077
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,256
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 028
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, On Street
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: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Storage
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood, Wrought Iron
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: Deed book / page = 20922 / 228
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, take West Ponce heading west. Go left on Drexel Avenue (heading south). Go right on Devonshire Avenue. When you hit Melrose, 240 Melrose Avenue is straight ahead on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,256
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 028
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 • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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