$130,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2026

685 Melrose Dr Forest Park, GA 30297

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,595 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$82 Per Sq Ft

31% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to this brick ranch-style home located in the established Greenwood Acres neighborhood of Forest Park. The layout offers multiple living and bedroom spaces across the main level and a finished lower level, providing flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Hardwood and tile flooring flow through much of the home, complemented by a recently refreshed interior. The finished lower level includes additional rooms and a full bathroom, creating added functionality for guests, workspace, or extended living needs. New Roof installed Jan 2025. Convenient access to major roadways, shopping, and everyday amenities, this property offers a practical opportunity in a well-connected area. Home Sold As-Is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eva Hockenberry

Mainstay Brokerage LLC License #428812 Listed on: 12/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Fatima Lozano

Keller Williams Realty Cityside License #393375

Keller Williams Realty Cityside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 235 x 75
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,595 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Haynie Elementary School
  • Babb Middle School
  • Forest Park High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greenwood Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13111C A011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,197

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1595
  • Horses: No
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OEXB01
  • Subdivision Name: GREENWOOD ACRES
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 13-0111C-00A-011
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: None
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: None
  • Electric: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Babb

Green Features

  • Efficiency: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 235 x 75
  • Parcel Number: 13111C A011
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17624.376
  • Land Lease Expiration Date: 2026-06-26
  • Additional Parcels: No

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2197

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Haynie
  • High School: Forest Park

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Mar 17, 2016
Sold by
Trieu Chau Minh
Bought by
Resi Sfr Sub Llc and C/O Atlisource Asset Management Corp
Seller's Agent
DOANH V
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Michele White
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$54,900
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-5.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Feb 9, 2016
Sold by
Trieu Loan K
Bought by
Trieu Chau Minh
Seller's Agent
DOANH V
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Michele White
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$54,900
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-5.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2013
Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing And U
Bought by
Trieu Loan K
Seller's Agent
Nate Weston
R/WES Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Nate Weston
R/WES Properties, Inc.
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$27,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2010
Sold by
Lopez Adolfo
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Lopez Florentino and Lopez Miriam
Bought by
Lopez Adolfo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,408
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2000
Sold by
Lopez Florentino
Bought by
Lopez Florentino and Lopez Miriam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,875
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1996
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Heredia Melesio
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $52,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $27,500 --
Deed $123,693 --
Deed $103,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $85,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $101,408 FHA
Previous Owner $82,875 New Conventional
Closed $0 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $130,000 +31.3% $82 / Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2025 12/29/25 For Sale $99,000 +90.4% $62 / Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Sold $52,000 -5.3% $33 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/09/2016 02/09/16 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2016 02/04/16 For Sale $54,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
02/02/2016 02/02/16 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 For Sale $54,900 +99.6% $34 / Sq Ft
03/11/2013 03/11/13 Sold $27,500 +10.0% $25 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/07/2013 02/07/13 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $25,000 -- $23 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,236 $65,480 $6,400 $59,080
2024 $2,197 $63,000 $6,400 $56,600
2023 $1,824 $57,080 $6,400 $50,680
2022 $1,479 $42,880 $6,400 $36,480
2021 $1,216 $35,000 $6,400 $28,600
2020 $984 $28,040 $6,400 $21,640
2019 $970 $27,240 $5,600 $21,640
2018 $913 $25,658 $5,600 $20,058
2017 $742 $20,800 $5,600 $15,200
2016 $770 $21,574 $5,600 $15,974
2015 $818 $0 $0 $0
2014 $383 $11,000 $5,600 $5,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7695532

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 13-0111C-00A-011

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