For sale

$279,900

Est. $2,097/mo —

•

1,080

sq ft

540 Parker Ave SE, Decatur, GA 30032

About this home

Welcome to 540 Parker Avenue, a classic 1940s bungalow offering an increasingly hard-to-find opportunity for affordable intown living in East Lake Terrace. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and approximately 1,080 square feet, this charming home combines original character with plenty of potential to make it your own. Inside, hardwood floors, a fireplace, built-in bookcases and a separate dining area reflect the home’s original character, while the sunroom provides additional flexible space for a home office, reading room or casual retreat. The single-level floor plan is comfortable and functional, and the approximately .20-acre lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors, garden or explore future possibilities. Move in and enjoy the home as it is, renovate over time, or bring your vision and take advantage of the continued investment and new construction occurring throughout the surrounding area. The location may be the real standout. East Lake Terrace puts you just minutes from East Lake Golf Club and within easy reach of Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Downtown Decatur, East Atlanta Village and the shops and restaurants along Glenwood Avenue. Convenient access to I-20 makes getting to Downtown Atlanta and other intown destinations easy. Whether you’re searching for your first home, an intown alternative to higher-priced neighboring communities, or a property with room for future improvements, 540 Parker Avenue offers character, location and opportunity in one of Decatur’s most convenient intown settings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$259Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by John Andersen • The Agency Atlanta Metro

Contact: 470-990-4414

Source:FMLS #7850288

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$2,097 per month

Principal and interest$1,566

Property taxes

$399

HOA dues

Home insurance

$133

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

McNair Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Mcnair High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

2/10

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About East Lake

Terrace

East Lake Terrace, located between East Lake Golf Club and the Belvedere Park area, is a residential and commuter-friendly Candler-McAfee neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a wooded, creek-cut terrain. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Memorial Drive corridor near Columbia Drive, where corner markets, takeout counters, and service shops set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Brick ranches and split-levels sit on generous lots, with mature trees softening the street grid. Shoal Creek Park adds trails and open lawn for a low-key outdoor reset. For a cultural anchor nearby, the 7 Stages Theatre and the DeKalb History Center’s courthouse museum in Decatur draw regular calendar energy. MARTA rail at East Lake and Decatur links the area to the wider metro without changing its quiet, residential feel.

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Offer insights

540 Parker Ave SE · $279,900

Strong offer

$285K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $285K+ is a strong offer

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SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Bookcases
Family room fireplace
Sunroom
Separate dining room
Crawl space

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
White cabinets
Dishwasher, electric cooktop, gas oven, gas range, refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry in kitchen
Dryer

Flooring
Hardwood

Heating & cooling
Central heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 540 Parker Ave SE

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7850288

Oct 6, 2026

Listed

$279,900

$259/sq ft

GAMLS #10868150

Oct 6, 2026

Listed

$279,900

$259/sq ft

+14

Welcome to 540 Parker Avenue, a classic 1940s bungalow offering an increasingly hard-to-find opportunity for affordable intown living in East Lake Terrace. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and approximately 1,080 square feet, this charming home combines original character with plenty of potential to make it your own. Inside, hardwood floors, a fireplace, built-in bookcases and a separate dining area reflect the home's original character, while the sunroom provides additional flexible space for a home office, reading room or casual retreat. The single-level floor plan is comfortable and functional, and the approximately .20-acre lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors, garden or explore future possibilities. Move in and enjoy the home as it is, renovate over time, or bring your vision and take advantage of the continued investment and new construction occurring throughout the surrounding area. The location may be the real standout. East Lake Terrace puts you just minutes from East Lake Golf Club and within easy reach of Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Downtown Decatur, East Atlanta Village and the shops and restaurants along Glenwood Avenue. Convenient access to I-20 makes getting to Downtown Atlanta and other intown destinations easy. Whether you're searching for your first home, an intown alternative to higher-priced neighboring communities, or a property with room for future improvements, 540 Parker Avenue offers character, location and opportunity in one of Decatur's most convenient intown settings.

FMLS #7464593

Oct 31, 2024

Sold

$259,500

$240/sq ft

Oct 24, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 1, 2024

Listed

$275,000

$255/sq ft

GAMLS #10391816

Oct 31, 2024

Sold

$265,000

$245/sq ft

Oct 24, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 1, 2024

Listed

$275,000

$255/sq ft

GAMLS #8551266

May 1, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 18, 2019

Price Changed

$144,318

$134/sq ft

Mar 27, 2019

Listed

$3,175,000

$2,940/sq ft

GAMLS #8414747

Jan 1, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2018

Listed

$3,500,000

$3,241/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 10, 2002

Sold

$153,700

$142/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 25, 1990

Sold

$49,900

$46/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1989

Sold

$28,000

$26/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 14, 1988

Sold

$32,000

$30/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,784 (+40.1%)

$63,600 + $35,720

$99,320

2024

$3,414 (+1.6%)

$63,600 + $35,720

$99,320

2023

$3,359 (−2.9%)

$32,000 + $36,000

$68,000

2022

$3,458 (+51.4%)

$32,000 + $39,600

$71,600

2021

$2,283

$32,000 + $39,600

$71,600

2019

$2,283 (−0.2%)

$13,395 + $31,045

$44,440

2018

$2,288 (+120.3%)

$5,760 + $38,680

$44,440

2017

$1,038 (−0.1%)

$5,760 + $38,680

$44,440

2016

$1,040 (+8.0%)

$5,760 + $10,240

$16,000

2014

$963 (+190.5%)

$5,760 + $17,600

$23,360

2013

$332 (−5.7%)

$1,920 + $5,360

$7,280

2012

$352 (−3.5%)

$1,920 + $5,360

$7,280

2011

$364 (−72.7%)

$2,400 + $8,496

$10,896

2010

$1,334 (−6.1%)

$16,722 + $26,038

$42,760

2008

$1,420

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1993

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,080

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 171 02 004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 1, 2026.

R-75

Residential Medium Lot-75 District

The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30032

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8 hrs

5.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 540 Parker Ave SE

$279,287

$613 under list price of $280K

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larger lot
4 years newer
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$225,000 Last sold price
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Rental earnings

Est. $1,713 per month, based on comparable rentals

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