126 Melrose Ave

Decatur, GA 30030

$1,220,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,344 Sq. Ft.
$365 / Sq. Ft.
3,344
Sq. Ft.
$365
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/15/25
Closed 12/15/25
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

Sophisticated, historically Craftsman-inspired new construction by award-winning Thrive Homes, and EarthCraft Certified, delivering exceptional efficiency and quality. This residence has had just one owner and has been exceptionally maintained. Offering five bedrooms, four baths, a bonus media room, and an integral two-car garage. A lush, mature garden softly embraces the front of the home, its fencing creating a quiet pause from the world outside. The path draws you toward the rich-green, freshly...Sophisticated, historically Craftsman-inspired new construction by award-winning Thrive Homes, and EarthCraft Certified, delivering exceptional efficiency and quality. This residence has had just one owner and has been exceptionally maintained. Offering five bedrooms, four baths, a bonus media room, and an integral two-car garage. A lush, mature garden softly embraces the front of the home, its fencing creating a quiet pause from the world outside. The path draws you toward the rich-green, freshly painted porch—an intimate, shaded haven made for conversations and slow Southern nights. Inside, a gentle sense of calm unfolds as sunlight streams through every window, awakening each room and capturing the warm glow of newly refinished hardwood floors that sweep throughout the home. In the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen unfolds with artistry, dual-tone custom cabinetry reaching all the way to the ceiling, softly lit beneath with under-cabinet lighting. Stone countertops and premium stainless appliances, including a brand-new 2025 refrigerator, offering both beauty and purpose. A welcoming breakfast nook glows beneath its drop-light pendant, while the butler’s pantry and its impressive custom walk-in pantry stand ready for effortless everyday living and memorable entertaining. Just beyond, the dining room rests at the front of the home, perfectly scaled for gathering and slow-paced evening meals. The main living room is anchored by built-ins embracing the stack stone tile gas fireplace, creating a warm focal point for quiet mornings and evenings alike. From here, doors open to the screened porch and extended grilling deck, each space offering a gentle vantage over the private, professionally landscaped, fenced rear yard. Completing the main level is an additional bedroom, paired with a full hall bath color washed in an unexpectedly striking lime hue, playful, fresh, and full of personality. The primary suite offers a calming retreat, its large walk-in closet thoughtfully outfitted with custom shelving, and a serene bath featuring a deep soaking tub and dual vanities designed for unhurried beginnings and gentle endings to the day. Two additional upstairs bedrooms enjoy a shared Jack-and-Jill bath, each space bright, comfortable, and well proportioned. Completing the upper level, a generous laundry room provides abundant built-in cabinetry and storage to keep daily living streamlined. On the lower level, a private bedroom with a full bath creates an ideal guest retreat, set beside a versatile bonus room perfectly suited for a media lounge, home gym, or quiet office escape. The two-car garage includes its own side entrance and is complemented by two sizable storage rooms. Throughout the home, closets and storage spaces are generous in scale, thoughtfully designed to tuck life away with ease. Perfectly positioned in sought-after Lenox Place, just steps from beloved Adair Park with 4 acres of greenspace, playground, picnic areas, and dog park. Convenient to Downtown Decatur’s dining and boutiques, Oakhurst, Kirkwood, Avondale Estates, Emory/CDC, Ponce City Market, and PATH connections to the Beltline, all surrounded by some of Atlanta’s most picturesque historic neighborhoods. A truly turn-key home that marries modern living with timeless architectural character.
  1. Listed by Alex Smith Meier • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta • 404-564-5560
  2. Listed by Christine Aiken • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

Property Details for 126 Melrose Avenue

Subdivision Complex
Lenox Place
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Exterior
Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
Num Of Garage Spaces
2
Num Of Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 126 Melrose Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #7678951
Days on Market3
Taxes$17,482 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2012
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta, Alex Smith Meier; Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta, Christine Aiken

Sold By Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International, Jen Metzger

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Building Information for 126 Melrose Avenue

Stories3Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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Property Information for 126 Melrose Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: GPS is accurate.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -84.31033, 33.766596
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 236 03 016
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: On Remine Docs or Email Alex
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westchester/Fifth Avenue
  • High School: Decatur
  • Middle School: Beacon Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Electric, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Media Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Proposed Financing: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Building Certifications: EarthCraft Home
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2604.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 740.0
  • SqFt Source: Agent Measured
  • Square Footage: 3344.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 135 x 50
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 553.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: VA
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 126 Melrose Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928637568

$1,220,000

+5.7% / yr

Oct 26, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342790570

$589,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928637568

$1,220,000

+5.7% / yr

10/26/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342790570

$589,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 126 Melrose Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$118,800Additions$362,400Total$481,200
Tax Record2025$8 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012ZoningR60CountyDEKALBAPN15 236 03 016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 126 Melrose Avenue

This home is within Decatur City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westchester Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Decatur High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Westchester Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Beacon Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Decatur High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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