Date
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Price
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Source
10/06/2026
Listed
$279,900
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 540 Parker Ave SE
General
- Price: $279,900
- Taxes: $4,784 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: FMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 7850288
- Updated: Today (10/6/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Other
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
- Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: White Cabinets, Other
- Dining Room: Separate Dining Room
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Other
Additional Information
- Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: None
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: On Street, Driveway, Level Driveway
Location
- County: Dekalb
- Subdivision: EAST LAKE TERRACE 04
- Driving Directions: Located just south of East Lake Golf Course between 2nd Ave and Candler Road.
School Information
- Elementary School: Ronald E McNair
- Middle School: McNair - Dekalb
- High School: McNair
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Other
- Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas, Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawlspace, Other
- Roof: Other
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: None
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,080
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1945
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Dimensions: 150 x 50 x 150 x 50
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Lot Features: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,784
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 2
- Lot Number: 11
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Schools
Schools serving 540 Parker Ave SE
School District:Dekalb County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School 2162 2nd Avenue, Decatur, GA 30032 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Mcnair Middle School, Decatur, GA 2190 Wallingford Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Mcnair High School 1804 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA 30316 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 540 Parker Ave SE
Tax History
Tax History for 540 Parker Ave SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,784
40%
$99,320
46%
2024
$3,414
2%
$68,000
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2023
$3,359
-3%
$68,000
-5%
2022
$3,458
-1%
$71,600
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2021
$3,476
52%
$71,600
61%
2020
$2,283
—
$44,440
—
2019
$2,283
120%
$44,440
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2017
$1,038
—
$44,440
178%
2017
$1,038
—
$16,000
—
2016
$1,040
8%
$16,000
-32%
2014
$963
—
$23,360
68%
2014
$963
190%
$13,920
91%
2013
$332
—
$7,280
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540 Parker Avenue SE, Decatur, GA 30032 (MLS# 7850288) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 540 Parker Avenue SE is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on October 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 540 Parker Avenue SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Atlantic Station? You can browse all Atlantic Station real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.