Bright, cheery home with tons of natural light on dead-end street in Decatur High School district. Live within walking distance to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst Village and East Lake MARTA station. Open concept living space, bonus office with built-ins, separate dining room, spacious bedrooms, lovely view of trees from double French doors and spacious deck overlooking large backyard. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with large master bedroom. Hardwood floors downstairs, updated open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace. Friendly neighbors!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by ERIC CAMPBELL• Keller Williams Rlty, First Atlanta
Bought with Mary Stubbs Rigger• Karafotias Realty Company
Source:FMLS #6568782
Redfin Estimate
$885,257
$278K since sold in September 2019$34K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.7% higher than the average sale price ($830K) of 6 comparable homes.
Bright, cheery home with tons of natural light on dead-end street in Lenox Place neighborhood. live in walking distance to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst Village and East Lake MARTA station. Open concept living space, bonus office with built-ins, separate dining room, spacious bedrooms, lovely view of trees from double French doors and spacious deck overlooking large backyard. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with extra large master bedroom; downstairs office can convert to 4th bedroom. Hardwood floors downstairs, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace. Much larger than it looks from outside!
Public Records
Aug 25, 1995
Sold
$134,700
$54/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1993
Sold
$28,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,961 (+0.3%)
$103,200 + $242,040
$345,240
2024
$9,928 (−46.4%)
$103,200 + $242,040
$345,240
2023
$18,519 (+75.9%)
$40,000 + $196,840
$236,840
2022
$10,529 (−47.2%)
$40,000 + $173,760
$213,760
2021
$19,934 (+59.4%)
$40,000 + $184,480
$224,480
2020
$12,507 (+30.3%)
$40,000 + $184,480
$224,480
2019
$9,602 (+10.2%)
$40,000 + $180,000
$220,000
2018
$8,710 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $163,560
$203,560
2017
$8,332 (+54.5%)
$40,000 + $163,560
$203,560
2016
$5,393 (+75.5%)
$35,720 + $151,000
$186,720
2014
$3,073 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $170,000
$205,720
2013
$3,080 (+406.0%)
$35,736 + $79,384
$115,120
2012
$609 (−82.0%)
$50,000 + $65,120
$115,120
2011
$3,382 (+493.6%)
$35,720 + $82,400
$118,120
2010
$570 (+0.8%)
$35,720 + $82,400
$118,120
2008
$565
Tax history for 309 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,961 (+0.3%)
$103,200 + $242,040
$345,240
2024
$9,928 (−46.4%)
$103,200 + $242,040
$345,240
2023
$18,519 (+75.9%)
$40,000 + $196,840
$236,840
2022
$10,529 (−47.2%)
$40,000 + $173,760
$213,760
2021
$19,934 (+59.4%)
$40,000 + $184,480
$224,480
2020
$12,507 (+30.3%)
$40,000 + $184,480
$224,480
2019
$9,602 (+10.2%)
$40,000 + $180,000
$220,000
2018
$8,710 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $163,560
$203,560
2017
$8,332 (+54.5%)
$40,000 + $163,560
$203,560
2016
$5,393 (+75.5%)
$35,720 + $151,000
$186,720
2014
$3,073 (−0.2%)
$35,720 + $170,000
$205,720
2013
$3,080 (+406.0%)
$35,736 + $79,384
$115,120
2012
$609 (−82.0%)
$50,000 + $65,120
$115,120
2011
$3,382 (+493.6%)
$35,720 + $82,400
$118,120
2010
$570 (+0.8%)
$35,720 + $82,400
$118,120
2008
$565
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,501
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 105
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 25, 2021.
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
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior Features: Bookcases, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Office
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Full Bath
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
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: Home is located off west Howard street, on Melrose Ave #309 on right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,501
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2019
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 105
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 25, 2021
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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