Simply magical home perched among the trees in one of City of Decatur's friendliest neighborhoods, Lenox Place. The interior living spaces blend seamlessly to wonderful outdoor living spaces with numerous decks and a lush, private back yard.The master suite is an oasis with vaulted ceilings in bedroom and bath, plus a private balcony. In addition there is a huge rec room downstairs for that added space for children, or office, or home gym. Outstanding City of Decatur Schools. On quiet dead end portion of Melrose.Incredible Walkability! HURRY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Stubbs Rigger• Karafotias Realty Company
Bought with RON ABELLERA• Piedmont Signature Properties, LLC
Source:FMLS #5702979
Redfin Estimate
$811,149
$221K since sold in August 2016$7,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($703K) of 6 comparable homes.
Simply magical home perched among the trees in one of City of Decatur's friendliest neighborhoods, Lenox Place. The interior living spaces blend seamlessly to wonderful outdoor living spaces with numerous decks and a lush, private back yard.The master suite is an oasis with vaulted ceilings in bedroom and bath, plus a private balcony. In addition there is a huge rec room downstairs for that added space for children, or office, or home gym. Outstanding City of Decatur Schools. On quiet dead end portion of Melrose.Incredible Walkability! HURRY!
FMLS #5702979
Aug 9, 2016
Sold
$590,000
$251/sq ft
Jul 13, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 28, 2016
Price Changed
$600,000
$255/sq ft
Jun 8, 2016
Listed
$615,000
$262/sq ft
GAMLS #3189751
Nov 10, 2014
Price Changed
$455,000
$194/sq ft
Apr 12, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 12, 2012
Price Changed
$463,000
$197/sq ft
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$455,000
$194/sq ft
Feb 17, 2012
Listed
$463,000
$197/sq ft
HANDSOME, TWO STORY TRADITIONAL NEAR HEART OF DECATUR. 3-BR, 2.5-BA WITH FINISHED BASEMENT. ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH, DECKS AND BALCONIES. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS INSIDE AND
Public Records
Apr 11, 2012
Sold
$455,000
$194/sq ft
FMLS #4326589
Apr 10, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$455,000
$194/sq ft
Feb 21, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2012
Listed
$463,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2003
Sold
$352,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 1997
Sold
$40,000
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1989
Sold
$37,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,546 (+5.3%)
$88,600 + $212,640
$301,240
2024
$11,912 (+2.8%)
$88,600 + $212,640
$301,240
2023
$11,592 (+7.1%)
$88,600 + $198,040
$286,640
2022
$10,825 (−3.6%)
$87,160 + $171,040
$258,200
2021
$11,229 (+13.7%)
$33,960 + $201,400
$235,360
2020
$9,877 (+5.3%)
$33,960 + $201,400
$235,360
2019
$9,376 (+107.5%)
$33,960 + $181,000
$214,960
2018
$4,518 (−48.9%)
$33,960 + $169,920
$203,880
2017
$8,843 (+112.1%)
$33,960 + $169,920
$203,880
2016
$4,170 (−9.2%)
$33,960 + $151,160
$185,120
2014
$4,594 (+12.2%)
$33,960 + $156,960
$190,920
2013
$4,096 (+405.7%)
$33,948 + $140,440
$174,388
2012
$810 (−81.0%)
$65,240 + $85,120
$150,360
2011
$4,269 (+478.9%)
$33,920 + $116,440
$150,360
2010
$737 (+11.6%)
$33,920 + $116,440
$150,360
2008
$661
Tax history for 417 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,546 (+5.3%)
$88,600 + $212,640
$301,240
2024
$11,912 (+2.8%)
$88,600 + $212,640
$301,240
2023
$11,592 (+7.1%)
$88,600 + $198,040
$286,640
2022
$10,825 (−3.6%)
$87,160 + $171,040
$258,200
2021
$11,229 (+13.7%)
$33,960 + $201,400
$235,360
2020
$9,877 (+5.3%)
$33,960 + $201,400
$235,360
2019
$9,376 (+107.5%)
$33,960 + $181,000
$214,960
2018
$4,518 (−48.9%)
$33,960 + $169,920
$203,880
2017
$8,843 (+112.1%)
$33,960 + $169,920
$203,880
2016
$4,170 (−9.2%)
$33,960 + $151,160
$185,120
2014
$4,594 (+12.2%)
$33,960 + $156,960
$190,920
2013
$4,096 (+405.7%)
$33,948 + $140,440
$174,388
2012
$810 (−81.0%)
$65,240 + $85,120
$150,360
2011
$4,269 (+478.9%)
$33,920 + $116,440
$150,360
2010
$737 (+11.6%)
$33,920 + $116,440
$150,360
2008
$661
*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
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 083
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener