Welcome to this brick ranch-style home located in the established Greenwood Acres neighborhood of Forest Park. The layout offers multiple living and bedroom spaces across the main level and a finished lower level, providing flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Hardwood and tile flooring flow through much of the home, complemented by a recently refreshed interior. The finished lower level includes additional rooms and a full bathroom, creating added functionality for guests, workspace, or extended living needs. New Roof installed Jan 2025. Convenient access to major roadways, shopping, and everyday amenities, this property offers a practical opportunity in a well-connected area. Home Sold As-Is.
Closed
$130,000
685 Melrose Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
3beds
1,595sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
0.4 Acres Lot
$126,300 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$1,916 Estimated rent
Home value
$126,300
$106,000 - $152,000
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Finished lower levelBrick ranch-style homeHardwood and tile flooringRecently refreshed interior
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eva Hockenberry,
Mainstay Brokerage LLC
Bought with:
Fatima Lozano, 393375
Keller Williams Realty Cityside
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7695532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Other
- Level: Other
Bedroom
- Features: Other
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Other Surface Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: None
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,595
- Total interior livable area: 1,595 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,595
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 235 x 75
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 13111C A011
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick 4 Sides
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: None
- Subdivision: Greenwood Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forest Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,197
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $130,000+31.3%$82/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $99,000$62/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $99,000+90.4%$62/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,510$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $1,510+0.3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,505+43.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/28/2020 | Listing removed | $1,049$1/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,049+5%$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listing removed | $999$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $999+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2019 | Listing removed | $949$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $949$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2019 | Listing removed | $949$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $949$1/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Listing removed | $949$1/sqft |
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| 3/21/2019 | Listed for rent | $949$1/sqft |
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| 3/17/2016 | Sold | $52,000-5.3%$33/sqft |
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| 2/9/2016 | Pending sale | $54,900$34/sqft |
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| 2/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900$34/sqft |
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| 2/2/2016 | Pending sale | $54,900$34/sqft |
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| 1/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900+99.6%$34/sqft |
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| 3/11/2013 | Sold | $27,500-77.8%$17/sqft |
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| 11/19/2010 | Sold | $123,693+20.1%$78/sqft |
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| 5/11/2001 | Sold | $103,000+21.2%$65/sqft |
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| 9/1/2000 | Sold | $85,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,236 +1.8% | $65,480 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $2,197 +20.4% | $63,000 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $1,824 +23.3% | $57,080 +33.1% |
| 2022 | $1,479 +21.6% | $42,880 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $1,216 +23.6% | $35,000 +24.8% |
| 2020 | $984 +1.5% | $28,040 -58.8% |
| 2019 | $970 +6.2% | $68,099 +165.4% |
| 2018 | $913 +23% | $25,658 +23.4% |
| 2017 | $742 -3.6% | $20,800 -3.6% |
| 2016 | $770 | $21,574 |
| 2015 | $770 -5.9% | -- |
| 2014 | $818 +32.7% | $11,000 |
| 2013 | $616 -5.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $653 -15% | -- |
| 2011 | $768 +92.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $399 -56.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $915 +23.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $743 +1.5% | -- |
| 2007 | $732 -1.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $747 +13% | -- |
| 2005 | $661 +6.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $619 +46.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $423 +93.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $219 +68.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $130 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30297
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Haynie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Babb Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Forest Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Haynie
- Middle: Babb
- High: Forest Park
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Clayton County
- Forest Park
- 30297
- 685 Melrose Dr
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