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540 Parker Avenue SE

Decatur, GA 30032
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Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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 : 91697592

MLS Id : 10868150

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.17 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,080 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $4,784

Year Built : 1945

Garage : 3

County : DeKalb

Subdivision: East Lake Terrace 04

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 2 Room Type: Other,Sun Room Window Features: Insulated Windows

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0 Full Baths Main: 1 Baths Full Lower: 0 Baths Full Upper: 0

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Water BodyName: None Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Interior Features

    Bookcases,Other,Roommate Plan,Split Bedroom Plan Flooring: Hardwood,Other

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator

    Utilities

    Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
  • Cooling Features

    Central Air,Electric,Other

    Heating Source

    Central,Natural Gas,Other

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Features: Family Room

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1945 Roof Type: Other Basement: Crawl Space Common Walls: No Common Walls Levels: One Property Age: 81
  • Foundation

    Block

    Security Features

    Smoke Detector(s)
  • Laundry Features

    In Kitchen,Other

    Construction Materials

    Other

    Property Condition

    Resale

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 0.17 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Other
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: EAST LAKE TERRACE 04 City: Decatur State: GA Directions: Located just south of East Lake Golf Course between 2nd Ave and Candler Road. Property Status: New

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $279,900

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $4784 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Block: 2 Tax Lot: 11
  • Home Warranty

    Home Warranty Paid: No

  • Parking Information

    Parking: 3 Parking Features: Off Street
  • Homeowners Association Information

    Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Ronald E McNair High School: Mcnair Middle School: Mcnair Source Neighborhood: EAST LAKE TERRACE 04
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/07/2026 @ 04:31

MLS: 10868150 LISTED BY: John Andersen, The Agency - Atlanta Metro 470-990-4414 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

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