308 Melrose Ave is a 1,716 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $626,389.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$626,389
$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 18.2% lower than the average sale price ($766K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,938 (+20.6%)
$40,958 + $154,082
$195,040
2024
$9,069 (−50.4%)
$40,958 + $154,082
$195,040
2023
$18,287 (+47.0%)
$40,000 + $155,040
$195,040
2022
$12,440 (−43.3%)
$40,000 + $159,000
$199,000
2021
$21,930 (+106.3%)
$40,000 + $178,560
$218,560
2020
$10,631 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $178,560
$218,560
2019
$10,507 (+36.6%)
$40,000 + $150,720
$190,720
2018
$7,692 (+11.5%)
$52,240 + $161,040
$213,280
2017
$6,897 (+74.9%)
$52,240 + $161,040
$213,280
2016
$3,943 (−8.8%)
$50,700 + $79,300
$130,000
2014
$4,324 (−7.3%)
$50,720 + $79,280
$130,000
2013
$4,663 (+204.1%)
$50,720 + $79,280
$130,000
2012
$1,533 (−72.8%)
$50,720 + $92,120
$142,840
2011
$5,638 (+214.6%)
$35,720 + $128,560
$164,280
2010
$1,792 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $128,560
$164,280
2008
$1,759
Tax history for 308 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,938 (+20.6%)
$40,958 + $154,082
$195,040
2024
$9,069 (−50.4%)
$40,958 + $154,082
$195,040
2023
$18,287 (+47.0%)
$40,000 + $155,040
$195,040
2022
$12,440 (−43.3%)
$40,000 + $159,000
$199,000
2021
$21,930 (+106.3%)
$40,000 + $178,560
$218,560
2020
$10,631 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $178,560
$218,560
2019
$10,507 (+36.6%)
$40,000 + $150,720
$190,720
2018
$7,692 (+11.5%)
$52,240 + $161,040
$213,280
2017
$6,897 (+74.9%)
$52,240 + $161,040
$213,280
2016
$3,943 (−8.8%)
$50,700 + $79,300
$130,000
2014
$4,324 (−7.3%)
$50,720 + $79,280
$130,000
2013
$4,663 (+204.1%)
$50,720 + $79,280
$130,000
2012
$1,533 (−72.8%)
$50,720 + $92,120
$142,840
2011
$5,638 (+214.6%)
$35,720 + $128,560
$164,280
2010
$1,792 (+1.9%)
$35,720 + $128,560
$164,280
2008
$1,759
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LENOX PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,716
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 720
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 720
Building Sq. Ft: 1,716
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 136
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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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