402 Melrose Ave is a 1,316 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $518,803.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$518,803
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.2% lower than the average sale price ($627K) 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
$3,028 (+11.4%)
$139,920 + $55,840
$195,760
2024
$2,719 (+54.7%)
$139,920 + $55,840
$195,760
2023
$1,758 (−39.0%)
$139,920 + $38,680
$178,600
2022
$2,885 (+58.2%)
$137,640 + $4,880
$142,520
2021
$1,823 (−40.9%)
$53,600 + $86,840
$140,440
2020
$3,083 (+17.7%)
$53,600 + $86,840
$140,440
2019
$2,620 (+3.7%)
$53,600 + $94,320
$147,920
2018
$2,525 (−10.4%)
$53,600 + $81,680
$135,280
2017
$2,818 (−12.4%)
$53,600 + $81,680
$135,280
2016
$3,216 (+27.5%)
$53,600 + $64,840
$118,440
2014
$2,522 (−1.2%)
$53,600 + $70,240
$123,840
2013
$2,552 (+420.7%)
$53,600 + $40,760
$94,360
2012
$490 (−82.0%)
$88,710 + $5,650
$94,360
2011
$2,729 (+511.4%)
$53,560 + $40,800
$94,360
2010
$446 (+15.6%)
$53,560 + $40,800
$94,360
2008
$386
Tax history for 402 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,028 (+11.4%)
$139,920 + $55,840
$195,760
2024
$2,719 (+54.7%)
$139,920 + $55,840
$195,760
2023
$1,758 (−39.0%)
$139,920 + $38,680
$178,600
2022
$2,885 (+58.2%)
$137,640 + $4,880
$142,520
2021
$1,823 (−40.9%)
$53,600 + $86,840
$140,440
2020
$3,083 (+17.7%)
$53,600 + $86,840
$140,440
2019
$2,620 (+3.7%)
$53,600 + $94,320
$147,920
2018
$2,525 (−10.4%)
$53,600 + $81,680
$135,280
2017
$2,818 (−12.4%)
$53,600 + $81,680
$135,280
2016
$3,216 (+27.5%)
$53,600 + $64,840
$118,440
2014
$2,522 (−1.2%)
$53,600 + $70,240
$123,840
2013
$2,552 (+420.7%)
$53,600 + $40,760
$94,360
2012
$490 (−82.0%)
$88,710 + $5,650
$94,360
2011
$2,729 (+511.4%)
$53,560 + $40,800
$94,360
2010
$446 (+15.6%)
$53,560 + $40,800
$94,360
2008
$386
*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
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DRUID HILLS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,316
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,008
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,316
Building Sq. Ft: 2,632
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 21
Legal Block Number: 20A
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.29
Depth Footage: 139
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,316
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 017
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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