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. This home exemplifies the best of intown living. Fantastico!
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$675,000
240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
3beds
1,460sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$677,700 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsFenced backyardDecorative fireplacesLarge dining roomWell-apportioned kitchenFlexible floorplanBeautiful hardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 09:40am
Listing Provided by:
Steve Raimonde,
Keller Knapp 404-434-1500
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7636105

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Crown Molding, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,460
- Total interior livable area: 1,460 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 X 136
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15 236 04 028
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
- 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
- Energy generation: None
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lenox Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $462/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $510,600
- Annual tax amount: $10,929
- Date on market: 8/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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