Superb location - a nature lover's dream with an easy stroll to downtown Decatur's restaurants and shops! Living rm w/working frplc, build-in bookshelves, beautiful hardwood floors; sep DR, kitchen with new SS appliances and granite c'tops, master suite with double vanities, garden tub, separate shower and washer/dryer upstairs. master BR and living room, overlook serene backyard with a trickling stream (house is not in a flood zone). Basement with separate entrance waits your finish to office, BR, or playroom, already plumbed for bath; garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Courtney Maddox• SouthSide Realtors, LLC
Bought with David Butler• Relocation Realty, Inc.
Source:FMLS #5973384
Redfin Estimate
$696,795
$202K since sold in May 2018$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($723K) of 6 comparable homes.
Superb location - a nature lover's dream with an easy stroll to downtown Decatur's restaurants and shops! Living rm w/working frplc, build-in bookshelves, beautiful hardwood floors; sep DR, kitchen with new SS appliances and granite c'tops, master suite with double vanities, garden tub, separate shower and washer/dryer upstairs. Enjoy tranquility from two decks, off the living room and master BR, which overlook serene backyard with a trickling stream (house is not in a flood zone). Last house on dead end street! Basement with separate entrance waits your finish to office, BR, or playroom, already plumbed for bath; If you use one of our preferred lenders, you will receive an additional $500 lender credit. Contact Courtney Maddox today to schedule a showing!
Public Records
May 9, 1996
Sold
$25,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,247 (+43.7%)
$98,040 + $169,120
$267,160
2024
$9,911 (+12.7%)
$98,040 + $169,120
$267,160
2023
$8,794 (−23.7%)
$38,000 + $154,280
$192,280
2022
$11,521 (−43.7%)
$38,000 + $154,680
$192,680
2021
$20,466 (+85.6%)
$38,000 + $171,360
$209,360
2020
$11,025 (+3.9%)
$38,000 + $171,360
$209,360
2019
$10,610 (+11.2%)
$37,560 + $160,440
$198,000
2018
$9,542 (+21.6%)
$33,960 + $145,040
$179,000
2017
$7,847 (+40.4%)
$33,960 + $145,040
$179,000
2016
$5,590 (+28.8%)
$33,960 + $130,800
$164,760
2014
$4,339 (−3.7%)
$33,960 + $139,800
$173,760
2013
$4,505 (+183.7%)
$33,948 + $91,772
$125,720
2012
$1,588 (−63.8%)
$65,240 + $60,480
$125,720
2011
$4,387 (+219.8%)
$33,920 + $91,800
$125,720
2010
$1,372 (+1.9%)
$33,920 + $91,800
$125,720
2008
$1,346
Tax history for 439 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,247 (+43.7%)
$98,040 + $169,120
$267,160
2024
$9,911 (+12.7%)
$98,040 + $169,120
$267,160
2023
$8,794 (−23.7%)
$38,000 + $154,280
$192,280
2022
$11,521 (−43.7%)
$38,000 + $154,680
$192,680
2021
$20,466 (+85.6%)
$38,000 + $171,360
$209,360
2020
$11,025 (+3.9%)
$38,000 + $171,360
$209,360
2019
$10,610 (+11.2%)
$37,560 + $160,440
$198,000
2018
$9,542 (+21.6%)
$33,960 + $145,040
$179,000
2017
$7,847 (+40.4%)
$33,960 + $145,040
$179,000
2016
$5,590 (+28.8%)
$33,960 + $130,800
$164,760
2014
$4,339 (−3.7%)
$33,960 + $139,800
$173,760
2013
$4,505 (+183.7%)
$33,948 + $91,772
$125,720
2012
$1,588 (−63.8%)
$65,240 + $60,480
$125,720
2011
$4,387 (+219.8%)
$33,920 + $91,800
$125,720
2010
$1,372 (+1.9%)
$33,920 + $91,800
$125,720
2008
$1,346
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,644
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 04 131
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: Drive Under Main Level, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Please Use GPS
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,644
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 04 131
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 • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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