240 Melrose Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 - Photo 1

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$625,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
Updated 2 days 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: GAMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 10651457
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Other
Interior Features: Master On Main Level, Pull-Down Attic Stairs
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Parking

Parking Features: Kitchen Level

Location

County: DeKalb
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
Middle School: Beacon Hill
High School: Decatur

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Public Sewer

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow/Cottage, Craftsman
Construction Status: Resale
Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: One
Year Built: 1915

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Size Range: .2
Lot Size Source: Other
Lot Description: Level

Water Features

Water Front Name: NONE

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $10,929
Tax Year: 2024

Listing Courtesy of: Keller Knapp, Inc
Sold by Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

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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

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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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