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$2,700 /month

240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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What This House Offers

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!

Unit

  • $2,700 / month
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,460 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

Home Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

240 Melrose Ave is located in Decatur, Georgia in the 30030 zip code.

Rental Fees and Pet Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Home Details

Views

  • Neighborhood Views

Home Design

  • Built in 1915
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding
  • Single Family Detached Home
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Blown-In Insulation

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Crown Molding
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1460 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Range Hood
  • Disposal
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway Level
  • 2 Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Lot Details

  • 8712 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 136

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available
  • Electricity Available
  • Natural Gas Available
  • Phone Available
  • Sewer Available
  • Water Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Month-to-Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • Lenox Place Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
240 Melrose Ave,
Decatur, GA 30030
Listed by
Steve Raimonde
Phone Number: (404) 434-1500
FMLS

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Somewhat Walkable63 / 100

Transit Score ®

Good Transit53 / 100

Bike Score ®

Bikeable67 / 100

Soundscore

Active80 / 100

Travel and Transit

Subway
East Lake
1 min Drive
Blue Line - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
Commuter Rail
Atlanta
16 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
25 min Drive
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

8 rating

Fifth Avenue Elementary

Grades 3-5

Public

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Westchester Elementary School

Grades PK-2

Public

8 rating

Beacon Hill Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Saint Thomas More Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

9 rating

Decatur High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Horizons School

Grades K-12

Private

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Paideia School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Agnes Scott College

Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)

Emory University, Clairmont

Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)

Emory University

Drive: 9 min (3.4 mi)

Emory University, Main Campus

Drive: 9 min (3.4 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 240 Melrose Ave proximity to One West Court Square Two, Commerce Square, and Oakhurst Village. One West Court Square Two is 1.3 miles away, and Commerce Square is within a 20 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 53, 240 Melrose Ave has good transit, including 6 transit stops within 7.9 miles. Transit options include East Lake and Decatur.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 240 Melrose Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including South River Watershed Alliance, Bradley Observatory, and Fernbank Forest & Science Center.

Airports

Living in Lenox Place provides easy access to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International, located just 25 minutes from 240 Melrose Ave.

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