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240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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3 Beds
2 Baths
- Sq Ft

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!

Listing By: gamls Realty.com
  • MLS# 10634727
  • Date Listed10/30/2025
  • Days on Realty 9 Days
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.2 acres (8,712 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Lenox Place
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County DeKalb
  • Year Built 1915
  • Water Public

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating Central, Natural Gas

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Shed(s)
  • Roof Composition
  • Lot Size Acres 0.20
  • Lot Size SQFT 8,712.00
  • Lot Features Level

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.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $10,929
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Uhs Of Laurel Heights

Public • 1 - 12 • Serves this home

2.73 mi

Distance

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Public • PK - 5

2.85 mi

Distance

Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

3.86 mi

Distance

Avondale Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.19 mi

Distance

Toney Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.61 mi

Distance

Hillside Conant School

Public • 1 - 12

4.67 mi

Distance

Briar Vista Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.84 mi

Distance

Parkside Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

5.03 mi

Distance

Hope - Hill Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

5.05 mi

Distance

Mclendon Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

5.24 mi

Distance

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

0.85 mi

Distance

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.87 mi

Distance

Talley Street Upper Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

2.52 mi

Distance

Charles Drew Charter School Ja/sa

Public • 6 - 12

2.85 mi

Distance

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public • 4 - 8

4.4 mi

Distance

Ronald E Mcnair Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.93 mi

Distance

David T Howard Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.05 mi

Distance

International Student Center

Public • 3 - 12

5.35 mi

Distance

Atlanta Charter Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.66 mi

Distance

Druid Hills Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

6.15 mi

Distance

Decatur High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.87 mi

Distance

Druid Hills High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.3 mi

Distance

Dekalb School Of The Arts

Public • 9 - 12

3.46 mi

Distance

Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.03 mi

Distance

Midtown High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.11 mi

Distance

Towers High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.14 mi

Distance

Clarkston High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.23 mi

Distance

Wellspring Living

Public • 8 - 10

6.3 mi

Distance

Columbia High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.33 mi

Distance

Atlanta Youthbuild

Public • 10 - 13

6.7 mi

Distance

Paideia School

Private • PK - 12

2.48 mi

Distance

Academe Of The Oaks

Private • 09 - 12

2.52 mi

Distance

The Ellis School Of Atlanta

Private • KG - UG

2.52 mi

Distance

Laurel Heights Academy (hospital)

Private • KG - 12

2.73 mi

Distance

Mohammed Schools Of Atlanta

Private • PK - 12

2.85 mi

Distance

Ben Franklin Academy

Private • 08 - 12

3.26 mi

Distance

Sudbury School Of Atlanta

Private • KG - 12

4.19 mi

Distance

Light Of The World Of Atlanta

Private • KG - 10

4.37 mi

Distance

Braddy Preparatory Academy

Private • KG - 12

4.37 mi

Distance

Threshold Community School Program

Private • 06 - 12

5.02 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in GA / 30030

Source: Walkscore

55/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

53/100

Good Transit

Transit Score ®

66/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

8 nearby routes: 7 bus, 1 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 49/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 41/100.

Points of Interest near 240 Melrose AVE, Decatur, GA 30030

Frequently Asked Questions for 240 Melrose AVE

Source: Realty.com

240 Melrose AVE, Decatur, GA 30030 is a Single Family 0 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 32 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $649,500. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 32 photos of 240 Melrose AVE.

Our records indicate that 240 Melrose AVE was built in 1915.

The full address for this home is 240 Melrose AVE, Decatur, GA 30030.

240 Melrose AVE has been listed on Realty.com since Thu October 30, 2025

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 49/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 41/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 240 Melrose AVE. Uhs Of Laurel Heights (Grades: 1 - 12), Beacon Hill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Decatur High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Knapp, Inc (tel: 404-370-0092)
Listing agent: Steve Raimonde (tel: 404-370-0092) (#RAIMONDESTEV)

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