Off Market Oct 2017 for $950K

$1,254,148

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,281/mo

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305 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Dreaming of inventive architecture and design? This one is special! Experience The Art of Homebuilding w/Obie Award-Winning Thrive Homes. Loaded w/charm & character inside & out! Alley access creates great curb presence on this dead-end street in spectacular d'town Decatur. Welcoming Fr porch, large Fam RM w/FP & built-ins opening to oversized Screened Porch, gourmet custom Kit, Butler's Pantry w/wine chiller, great guest ste on main. Upper lvl Master w/11'+ ceiling, 2 secondary BRs suites PLUS Den/Playrm. Lower lvl w/Rec RM, 2-car att carport, & Mud RM & so much more!

Single-familyProperty Type

2017Year Built

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Louise Hammer • Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL

Bought with Cheryl Graves • Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.

Source:FMLS #5868830

Redfin Estimate

$1,254,148

$304K since sold in October 2017$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,220,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,344 sq ft
126 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$775,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,436 sq ft
134 Feld Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$800,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,494 sq ft
138 Ridley Ln, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$1,300,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,148 sq ft
247 Greenwood Cir, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,529,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,088 sq ft
538 Ansley St, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,350,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,558 sq ft
218 Martha Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

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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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149

17 MoM

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Sale history for 305 Melrose Ave

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #8212731

Oct 6, 2017

Sold

$950,000

Aug 7, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2017

Listed

$949,900

reaming of inventive architectur and design? This one is special! Experience The Art of Homebuilding w/Obie Award-Winning Thrive Homes. Loaded w/charm & character inside & out! Alley access creates great curb presence on this dead-end street in spectacular d'town Decatur. Welcoming Fr porch, large Fam RM w/FP & built-ins opening to oversized Screened Porch, gourmet custom Kit, Butler's Pantry w/wine chiller, great guest ste on main. Upper level Master w/11'+ ceiling, 2 secondary BRs suites PLUS Den/Playrm. Lower lvl w/Rec RM, 2-car att carport, & Mud RM & so much more!

FMLS #5868830

Oct 6, 2017

Sold

$950,000

Aug 4, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 23, 2017

Listed

$949,900

GAMLS #8155180

Jun 21, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2017

Listed

$949,900

GAMLS #8146635

Mar 15, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Mar 6, 2017

Listed

$949,900

GAMLS #8137704

Mar 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Feb 17, 2017

Listed

$949,900

FMLS #5773720

Feb 15, 2017

Sold

$348,000

Jan 7, 2017

Contingent

—

Dec 23, 2016

Relisted

—

Dec 9, 2016

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2016

Relisted

—

Nov 22, 2016

Contingent

—

Nov 16, 2016

Listed

$365,000

Public Records

Sep 26, 1979

Sold

$18,250

Public Records

Dec 1, 1977

Sold

$17,300

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,820 (+0.1%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2024

$18,799 (+3.1%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2023

$18,227 (+7.3%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2022

$16,983 (+1.5%)

$118,800 + $286,720

$405,520

2021

$16,735 (+0.9%)

$52,240 + $316,360

$368,600

2020

$16,578 (+3.6%)

$52,240 + $316,360

$368,600

2019

$16,003 (+8.5%)

$52,240 + $316,280

$368,520

2018

$14,747 (+156.8%)

$52,240 + $294,080

$346,320

2017

$5,742 (+86.1%)

$52,240 + $294,080

$346,320

2016

$3,085 (+34.5%)

$35,720 + $80,000

$115,720

2014

$2,293 (−1.0%)

$35,720 + $83,960

$119,680

2013

$2,316 (+429.8%)

$35,736 + $49,344

$85,080

2012

$437 (−82.9%)

$68,680 + $16,400

$85,080

2011

$2,556 (+518.0%)

$35,720 + $52,360

$88,080

2010

$414 (+16.5%)

$35,720 + $52,360

$88,080

2008

$355

Tax history for 305 Melrose Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,820 (+0.1%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2024

$18,799 (+3.1%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2023

$18,227 (+7.3%)

$118,800 + $329,200

$448,000

2022

$16,983 (+1.5%)

$118,800 + $286,720

$405,520

2021

$16,735 (+0.9%)

$52,240 + $316,360

$368,600

2020

$16,578 (+3.6%)

$52,240 + $316,360

$368,600

2019

$16,003 (+8.5%)

$52,240 + $316,280

$368,520

2018

$14,747 (+156.8%)

$52,240 + $294,080

$346,320

2017

$5,742 (+86.1%)

$52,240 + $294,080

$346,320

2016

$3,085 (+34.5%)

$35,720 + $80,000

$115,720

2014

$2,293 (−1.0%)

$35,720 + $83,960

$119,680

2013

$2,316 (+429.8%)

$35,736 + $49,344

$85,080

2012

$437 (−82.9%)

$68,680 + $16,400

$85,080

2011

$2,556 (+518.0%)

$35,720 + $52,360

$88,080

2010

$414 (+16.5%)

$35,720 + $52,360

$88,080

2008

$355

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,817

Year built

2017

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 236 04 106

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on May 19, 2019.

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 Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Drive Under Main Level, Garage Faces Side

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Other,Kitchen Island,Pantry Walk-In,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Game Room, Loft
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: New Construction
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly

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

Location Information
Directions: From Atlanta, travel east on Ponce de leon. Veer right on W. Ponce de Leon toward downtown Decatur. Turn right on Drexel, right on Devonshire to Melrose Ave in Lenox Park.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,817
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 106
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on May 19, 2019

Around this home

Schools

Westchester Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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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

6/10 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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Estimated sale price

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 305 Melrose Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$485,295
325 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$833,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
309 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2501 Sq. Ft.	$885,378
231 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1637 Sq. Ft.	$722,090

Address	Redfin Estimate
323 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,359
235 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1269 Sq. Ft.	$498,820

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