Charming bungalow in fantastic location! Generous living areas w/hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling. Living room has exposed beam ceiling, custom built-ins & warm fireplace opens to kitchen/dining area. Cottage kitchen w/breakfast bar & view to living area. Great space w/lots of natural light, renovated baths w/all new fixtures, tile & lighting. New plumbing. Master with walk-in closet, private bath & door to rear patio. Laundry/utility room just off kitchen w/exterior access. Terraced stone patio overlooks large backyard. Off-street parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Getzinger• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Listed by JARED SAPP
Bought with ROB SMITH• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #5077762
Redfin Estimate
$574,922
$308K since sold in February 2013$10K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($653K) of 6 comparable homes.
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 Charming bungalow in fantastic location! Generous living areas w/hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling. Living room has exposed beam ceiling, custom built-ins & warm fireplace opens to kitchen/dining area. Cottage kitchen w/breakfast bar & view to living area. Great space w/lots of natural light, renovated baths w/all new fixtures, tile & lighting. New plumbing. Master with walk-in closet, private bath & door to rear patio. Laundry/utility room just off kitchen w/exterior access. Terraced stone patio overlooks large backyard. Off-street parking.
FMLS #5077762
Feb 27, 2013
Price Changed
$267,350
$214/sq ft
Feb 27, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2013
Sold
$267,350
$214/sq ft
Feb 26, 2013
Price Changed
$275,000
$220/sq ft
Feb 2, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 18, 2013
Contingent
—
Dec 19, 2012
Price Changed
$275,000
$220/sq ft
Oct 26, 2012
Listed
$289,500
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 2002
Sold
$194,300
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 1999
Sold
$153,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1990
Sold
$90,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1985
Sold
$68,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,339 (+0.4%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2024
$8,305 (−48.7%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2023
$16,181 (+98.5%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2022
$8,150 (−47.1%)
$91,760 + $100,040
$191,800
2021
$15,393 (+90.0%)
$35,720 + $138,280
$174,000
2020
$8,104 (+6.0%)
$35,720 + $138,280
$174,000
2019
$7,649 (+12.7%)
$35,720 + $139,800
$175,520
2018
$6,785 (+28.0%)
$35,720 + $125,040
$160,760
2017
$5,301 (+71.9%)
$35,720 + $125,040
$160,760
2016
$3,084 (+12.9%)
$35,720 + $80,000
$115,720
2014
$2,732 (−23.8%)
$35,720 + $119,120
$154,840
2013
$3,587 (+637.5%)
$68,680 + $33,000
$101,680
2012
$486 (−17.5%)
$68,680 + $33,000
$101,680
2011
$590 (+33.0%)
$35,720 + $65,960
$101,680
2010
$443 (+12.8%)
$35,720 + $65,960
$101,680
2008
$393
Tax history for 331 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,339 (+0.4%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2024
$8,305 (−48.7%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2023
$16,181 (+98.5%)
$93,280 + $106,720
$200,000
2022
$8,150 (−47.1%)
$91,760 + $100,040
$191,800
2021
$15,393 (+90.0%)
$35,720 + $138,280
$174,000
2020
$8,104 (+6.0%)
$35,720 + $138,280
$174,000
2019
$7,649 (+12.7%)
$35,720 + $139,800
$175,520
2018
$6,785 (+28.0%)
$35,720 + $125,040
$160,760
2017
$5,301 (+71.9%)
$35,720 + $125,040
$160,760
2016
$3,084 (+12.9%)
$35,720 + $80,000
$115,720
2014
$2,732 (−23.8%)
$35,720 + $119,120
$154,840
2013
$3,587 (+637.5%)
$68,680 + $33,000
$101,680
2012
$486 (−17.5%)
$68,680 + $33,000
$101,680
2011
$590 (+33.0%)
$35,720 + $65,960
$101,680
2010
$443 (+12.8%)
$35,720 + $65,960
$101,680
2008
$393
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 100
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, On Street
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Tray Ceiling(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Other,Other Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Other
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakhurst/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Ponce De Leon Blvd toward downtown Decatur. Turn right onto Drexel. Right onto Devonshire. Then right onto Melrose Ave. Home on right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 100
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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