Welcome to this newly renovated, bright and airy Charleston-esque home, in the fabulous City of Decatur! Located on a quiet street with a super private and wooded backyard, this is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home on an unfinished basement, with a single car garage. Relax on the front porch with a cup of coffee or wind down on the GIANT screened in back porch with your beverage of choice. New hardwood floors, new carpet, renovated kitchen with quartz counters and all new appliances. Freshly painted inside and out. Fabulous Decatur City Schools. Socially active neighborhood complete with block parties. Close to MARTA, downtown Decatur, Adair Park, and wonderful restaurants and bars. This is not just a home, its a lifestyle!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Martin and Crawford Group Atl• Compass
Listed by Debby Crawford• Compass
Bought with Katie Hendon• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #7567452
Redfin Estimate
$911,147
$31K since sold in June 2025$16K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($998K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this newly renovated, bright and airy Charleston-esque home, in the fabulous City of Decatur! Located on a quiet street with a super private and wooded backyard, this is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home on an unfinished basement, with a single car garage. Relax on the front porch with a cup of coffee or wind down on the GIANT screened in back porch with your beverage of choice. New hardwood floors, new carpet, renovated kitchen with quartz counters and all new appliances. Freshly painted inside and out. Fabulous Decatur City Schools. Socially active neighborhood complete with block parties. Close to MARTA, downtown Decatur, Adair Park, and wonderful restaurants and bars. This is not just a home, its a lifestyle!
FMLS #7526423
Mar 13, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2025
Listed
$975,000
$411/sq ft
GAMLS #10461318
Mar 13, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2025
Listed
$975,000
$411/sq ft
FMLS #3454303
Jun 14, 2007
Sold
$515,000
$217/sq ft
Apr 1, 2007
Listed
$549,900
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 2003
Sold
$426,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,796 (+11.3%)
$118,469 + $210,611
$329,080
2024
$12,397 (−15.5%)
$118,469 + $210,611
$329,080
2023
$14,677 (+17.8%)
$118,800 + $229,720
$348,520
2022
$12,458 (−7.2%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2021
$13,420 (+12.2%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2020
$11,957 (+4.4%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2019
$11,452 (+12.5%)
$52,240 + $211,280
$263,520
2018
$10,181 (−9.0%)
$52,240 + $187,640
$239,880
2017
$11,185 (+91.8%)
$52,240 + $187,640
$239,880
2016
$5,832 (+26.9%)
$52,240 + $181,480
$233,720
2014
$4,595 (−0.3%)
$52,240 + $171,000
$223,240
2013
$4,607 (+384.2%)
$52,228 + $122,932
$175,160
2012
$952 (−83.2%)
$50,720 + $124,440
$175,160
2011
$5,675 (+465.7%)
$35,720 + $165,760
$201,480
2010
$1,003 (+31.4%)
$39,762 + $161,718
$201,480
2008
$764
Tax history for 424 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,796 (+11.3%)
$118,469 + $210,611
$329,080
2024
$12,397 (−15.5%)
$118,469 + $210,611
$329,080
2023
$14,677 (+17.8%)
$118,800 + $229,720
$348,520
2022
$12,458 (−7.2%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2021
$13,420 (+12.2%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2020
$11,957 (+4.4%)
$53,736 + $214,944
$268,680
2019
$11,452 (+12.5%)
$52,240 + $211,280
$263,520
2018
$10,181 (−9.0%)
$52,240 + $187,640
$239,880
2017
$11,185 (+91.8%)
$52,240 + $187,640
$239,880
2016
$5,832 (+26.9%)
$52,240 + $181,480
$233,720
2014
$4,595 (−0.3%)
$52,240 + $171,000
$223,240
2013
$4,607 (+384.2%)
$52,228 + $122,932
$175,160
2012
$952 (−83.2%)
$50,720 + $124,440
$175,160
2011
$5,675 (+465.7%)
$35,720 + $165,760
$201,480
2010
$1,003 (+31.4%)
$39,762 + $161,718
$201,480
2008
$764
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,374
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 066
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior Features: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 50 X 140 X 50 X 141 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.16AC 9-4-02
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: 424 Melrose Avenue is off of West Howard Avenue in the city limits of Decatur 30030
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,374
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 066
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
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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