240 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 - Photo 1

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$625,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,460 Sq. Ft.
Updated 6 hours ago

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 240 Melrose Ave

General

Sold For: $625,000
Taxes: $10,929 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: FMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 7687439
Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace(s): Decorative, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main Floor Baths: 2
Primary Bathroom: Tub/Shower Combination

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, White Cabinets, Laminate Counters
Dining Room: Separate Dining Room
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level

Additional Information

Amenities: Curbs, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Storage, Street Lights
Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Storage
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, On Street

Location

County: Dekalb
Subdivision: Lenox Place
Driving Directions: From downtown Decatur, take West Ponce heading west. Go left on Drexel Avenue (heading south). Go right on Devonshire Avenue. When you hit Melrose, 240 Melrose Avenue is straight ahead on the left.

School Information

Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
Middle School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
Detached/Attached: Detached
Exterior Const.: Blown-In Insulation, HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Crawlspace, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
Stories/Levels: One
Square Feet: 1,460
Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
Year Built: 1915
Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Size Source: Other
Lot Dimensions: 65 x 136
Frontage: City Street
Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot
Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood, Wrought Iron

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $10,929
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 15 236 04 028

Listed by Keller Knapp
Sold by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

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Schools

Schools serving 240 Melrose Ave

School District:Decatur City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Fifth Avenue Elementary School 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	3-5	0.9 mi
Westchester Elementary School 758 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030	K-2	1 mi
Beacon Hill Middle School 220 West College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030	6-8	0.6 mi
Decatur High School 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030	9-12	0.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 240 Melrose Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/15/2026

Sold

$625,000

-3.77%

MLS

12/01/2025

Listed

$649,500

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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