
240 Melrose Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
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
Explore Commute Options
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- Walk Time--
- Bike Ride Time--
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Decatur, GA 30030

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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
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary
Grades 3-5
Public
Westchester Elementary School
Grades PK-2
Public
Beacon Hill Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Saint Thomas More Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Decatur High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Horizons School
Grades K-12
Private
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)
Discover Lenox Place, Decatur, GA
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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