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Listed by Domo Realty. Sold by Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
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Status: Closed

139 Merrill Ave 
Decatur, GA 30030

Sold Price

$585,000

Sold on Oct 14, 2025
Once upon a time, in the storybook kingdom of Decatur, nestled between ancient oak trees and singing birds, there stood a darling red-brick cottage on a peaceful street. Its arched window watched the world, and its cheerful yellow door smiled at everyone who passed by. Some said the cottage was magic, others said gold was buried in the basement walls. Inside, its hardwood floors creaked with pride, whispering stories beneath bare feet. The kitchen and bath had been lovingly renewed, thoughtful touches tucked into every corner like secret spells. The checkerboard kitchen floor was known to spark spontaneous pancake dances. While the front office with its colorful mural could heal the grumpiest of moods. In April the big sunroom dappled in golden light smelled like wisteria that draped itself over the patio trellis. Beyond the glass, the backyard stretched out, flat and grassy, with a proud Japanese maple and mischievous gnomes hiding between the roots and gathering acorns when frost covered the ground. It was a kingdom made for barefoot adventures and evening fire pit gatherings. The roof was brand-new, strong as a knight’s shield, and the HVAC came with a dehumidifier to keep the cottage just right. Best of all, this enchanted little world sat just down the lane from Westchester Elementary, the YMCA, and only half a mile from the feasts and festivities of Decatur Square: Farm Burger, Chai Pani, Dancing Goats, and the taco haven known as Taqueria del Sol. Now, the family who lived there, a kind bunch with laughter in their voices, had cherished every corner. But one morning, as the Robins sang a slightly different tune, they felt it in their bones: it was time to turn the page. With brave hearts and misty eyes, they called their wise Real Estate Agent and whispered the words, “It is time.” They polished the windows until they sparkled. They swept out the corners and pressure-washed the driveway until it gleamed like a stone path to a castle. Every inch was loved. Every inch was ready. Not far away, in a cozy apartment, a lovely couple had just finished their toast with jelly and decided to venture off for a weekend filled with house hunting, They turned down a tree-lined street, one they’d never explored before. Merrill, it was called. As they passed the cottage with the yellow door, something stirred. A hush fell. They stopped. The window blinked. And the house smiled. And just like that, a new story was ready to begin.
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Bedrooms
3
Baths
1
House Size
1,550 sqft
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.16 ac

Location

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Interior Information

appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
basement
Exterior Entry
Finished
cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air
features
Bookcases
Crown Molding
Recessed Lighting
Master Downstairs
fireplace
Family Room
flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
heating
Forced Air
laundry features
In Basement
view
Neighborhood
window features
Skylight(s)

Exterior Information

features
Lighting
Private Yard
Rain Gutters
fence
Back Yard
Fenced
Wood
patio and porch
Glass Enclosed
Patio
pool
None
road responsibility
Public Maintained Road
road surface
Paved
roof
Composition

Property Information

architectural style
Bungalow
community
Park
Playground
Restaurant
Sidewalks
Street Lights
construction
Brick
foundation
Block
lot
Back Yard
Front Yard
Landscaped
Level
Private
other structures
None
parking
Attached
Driveway
Garage
Garage Faces Front
security features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
sewer
Public Sewer
subdivision name
Chelsea Heights
utilities
Cable Available
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Phone Available
Sewer Available
Water Available
water source
Public
  • Listed By Vanessa Reilly
  • vanessa@domoRealty.com
  • Domo Realty
  • (404) 974-9550
  • vanessa@vanessareilly.com
  • MLS 7638192
  • Sold by LISA MARIE SMITH
  • Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
  • MLS SMITHLIS

Tax History

Date

Property Tax

Land

Additions

Tax Assessment

2025$7 (-5.2%)$205,800$352,900$558,700 (+2.9%)
2024$7 (+2.9%)$186,700$356,400$543,100 (0%)
2023$7 (-2.9%)$186,700$356,500$543,200 (+9.7%)
2022$7 (+40.7%)$186,700$308,500$495,200 (+40.7%)
2021$5 (-95.8%)$90,000$262,000$352,000 (+0.6%)
2020$118$90,000$260,000$350,000

Tax data provied by Attom

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