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    240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

    3beds
    --sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $623,900 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $2,842 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $623,900

    $574,000 - $680,000

    $2,842/mo

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    What's special

    Charming, storybook City of Decatur bungalow in sought after, centrally located, Lenox Place neighborhood. Don't miss this 1915 beauty that marries period character with today's amenities. Enter the huge, screen porch through the enchanting and inviting double doors to beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, swinging doors, decorative fireplaces, stained glass and period elements throughout. This three bedroom, two bathroom home features a very flexible floorplan on a particularly wide, Lenox Place lot; 64.7+ feet wide! Well-apportioned kitchen opens to large dining room and accesses the back patio - perfect for entertaining. The fenced backyard is an outstanding play/entertaining area with recently-added iron fence and a shed for storing the outdoor supplies. Of course, this home is zoned for coveted City of Decatur Schools and is centrally located between Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, Druid Hills and Lake Claire. A few blocks from Adair Park, Decatur Toy/Plastic Park and cool restaurants. This home exemplifies the best of intown living. Fantastico!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Steve Raimonde 404-434-1500,

    Keller Knapp, Inc

    Bought with:

    Melanie Birchfield, 356087

    Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10651457MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Other
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet
    Features
    • Master On Main Level
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Finished area above ground: 0
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Kitchen Level
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood
    • Body of water: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 15 236 04 028

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage,Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1915

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Insulation, Thermostat
    • Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Lenox Place
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Decatur

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $544,200
    • Annual tax amount: $10,929
    • Date on market: 12/1/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 16 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2026Sold$625,000-3.8%
    Source: GAMLS #10651457 Report a problem
    1/5/2026Listing removed$2,700+8%
    Source: FMLS GA #7687426 Report a problem
    1/4/2026Pending sale$649,500
    Source: GAMLS #10651457 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Listed for sale$649,500
    Source: FMLS GA #7687439 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Listing removed$649,500
    Source: FMLS GA #7674269 Report a problem
    11/24/2025Listed for rent$2,500-5.7%
    Source: FMLS GA #7685222 Report a problem
    10/31/2025Listed for sale$649,500-2.9%
    Source: FMLS GA #7674269 Report a problem
    10/30/2025Listing removed$669,000+1.5%
    Source: GAMLS #10588373 Report a problem
    10/22/2025Price change$659,000-1.5%
    Source: FMLS GA #7636105 Report a problem
    9/30/2025Price change$669,000-0.9%
    Source: FMLS GA #7636105 Report a problem
    8/21/2025Listed for sale$675,000+3.8%
    Source: FMLS GA #7636105 Report a problem
    7/16/2025Listing removed$650,000
    Source: FMLS GA #7599069 Report a problem
    7/14/2025Pending sale$650,000
    Source: FMLS GA #7599069 Report a problem
    6/19/2025Listed for sale$650,000+128.1%
    Source: GAMLS #10546852 Report a problem
    11/3/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    10/5/2021Listed for rent$2,650+8.2%
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    12/31/2020Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/2/2020Listed for rent$2,450
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/3/2008Sold$285,000
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,224 +6.5%$217,680 +3.6%
    2024$15,227 +674.2%$210,040 +2.8%
    2023$1,967 +13.4%$204,240 +11.9%
    2022$1,734 +2.9%$182,440 +2.9%
    2021$1,685 -8.8%$177,320 -0.3%
    2020$1,848 +3679.8%$177,840 +5%
    2019$49 -75.2%$169,400 +14.5%
    2018$197 -66.5%$148,000 +1.2%
    2017$588 +15.1%$146,200 +51%
    2016$511 $96,800 -25.2%
    2014$511 $129,400 +33.7%
    2013-- $96,800
    2012-- $96,800 -12%
    2011-- $110,040
    2010$528 +19.4%$110,040
    2009$442 -59%$110,040 +9.4%
    2008$1,077 +23.2%$100,560 +35.2%
    2007$874 +11.8%$74,360 -5.2%
    2006$782 +3.2%$78,440 +15.6%
    2005$758 -3.5%$67,840
    2004$786 +13.5%$67,840
    2003$692 -6%$67,840 +9.7%
    2002$736 +26.5%$61,840 +9.8%
    2001$582 $56,320
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lenox Place

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Westchester
    • Middle: Beacon Hill
    • High: Decatur

    Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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