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540 Parker Avenue

Decatur, GA 30032
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

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SqFt1,080

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Acres0.17

Acre(Lot)

Welcome to 540 Parker Avenue, a classic 1940s bungalow offering an increasingly hard-to-find opportunity for affordable intown living in East Lake Terrace. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and approximately 1,080 square feet, this charming home combines original character with plenty of potential to make it your own. Inside, hardwood floors, a fireplace, built-in bookcases and a separate dining area reflect the home’s original character, while the sunroom provides additional flexible space for a home office, reading room or casual retreat. The single-level floor plan is comfortable and functional, and the approximately .20-acre lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors, garden or explore future possibilities. Move in and enjoy the home as it is, renovate over time, or bring your vision and take adv antage of the continued investment and new construction occurring throughout the surrounding area. The location may be the real standout. East Lake Terrace puts you just minutes from East Lake Golf Club and within easy reach of Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Downtown Decatur, East Atlanta Village and the shops and restaurants along Glenwood Avenue. Convenient access to I-20 makes getting to Downtown Atlanta and other intown destinations easy. Whether you’re searching for your first home, an intown alternative to higher-priced neighboring communities, or a property with room for future improvements, 540 Parker Avenue offers character, location and opportunity in one of Decatur’s most convenient intown settings.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $279,900

AD Id : 91702662

MLS Id : 7850288

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.17 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,080 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $4,784

Year Built : 1945

County : Dekalb

Subdivision: East Lake Terrace 04

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Basement: Crawl Space, Other
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Other
  • Roofing Information

    Other
  • Interior Features

    Bookcases, Other Roof: Other Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Other
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Other Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Other

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1945 Building Area Total: 1080 Construction Materials: Other Patio And Porch Features: None Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 150x50x150x50 Lot Size Acres: 0.17 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Description: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard

    Property Information

    Subdivision: EAST LAKE TERRACE 04 Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3965 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 81

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $279900

  • Tax Information

    Tax Lot: 11 Tax Block: 2 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $4784 Tax Legal Desc: x

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 On Street, Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Ronald E McNair
    Junior High School: McNair - Dekalb
    Senior High School: McNair
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: Located just south of East Lake Golf Course between 2nd Ave and Candler Road. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/07/2026 @ 04:31

MLS: 7850288 LISTED BY: John Andersen, The Agency Atlanta Metro 470-990-4414 SOURCE: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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