1578 May Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,351 sqft Single Family listed at $399,000, built in 1948 in the East Atlanta neighborhood.
About this home
Charming 1940s cottage blocks from EAV with room to entertain! This home features original hardwood floors, a screened side porch for year-round enjoyment, and a flat backyard ready for gatherings, gardening, or relaxing evenings outdoors. When you enter the light filled foyer, you are greeted with views of both the kitchen and living room. The warm blue cabinetry and butcher block countertops create a cozy and functional kitchen. A rare bonus for a home of this era - a true laundry room just off the kitchen for added convenience. The renovated bath divides the spacious bedrooms. The attic offers two separate rooms, each with closets, providing incredible flexibility for work-from-home offices, creative studios, or additional bedrooms. Don't miss May and your chance for EAV living!
Property details
- Price
- $399,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 1,351 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $295
- Year built
- 1948
- Lot size
- 9,148 sqft
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 66
- Est. property tax
- $3,671/yr · $306/mo · 0.92% GA avg
- Last sold
- $267,000 · Jan 2020
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Price history
- Mar 19, 2026$399,000Price change
- Mar 19, 2026$399,000Price change
- Feb 19, 2026$410,000Initial list price
- Feb 19, 2026$410,000Initial list price
- Jan 22, 2020$267,000Sold
- Jan 16, 2020$267,000Sold
- Jan 13, 2020$297,000Price change
- Dec 16, 2019$270,000Price change
- Dec 16, 2019$270,000Initial list price
- Dec 16, 2019$270,000Initial list price
- Nov 20, 2019$270,000Price change
- Nov 20, 2019$270,000Price change
- Oct 22, 2019$280,000Price change
- Oct 22, 2019$280,000Price change
- Sep 15, 2019$290,000Initial list price
- Sep 15, 2019$290,000Initial list price
- Jul 15, 2019$297,000Price change
- Jun 12, 2019$310,000Initial list price
- Sep 11, 2006$148,000Sold
- Oct 11, 1995$59,000Sold
Location
This home is located in Atlanta, GA. Browse more Atlanta listings on the Atlanta market page or explore the full Atlanta market report.
About Atlanta: Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 63°F with 206 dry days per year and 48.8 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 30316)
Median age is 36.5; 33% hold a bachelor's degree; 62% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $91,135.
- Median income
- $91,135
- Median age
- 36.5
- Owner-occupied
- 62.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32.6%
- Census median home value
- $367,100
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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