2702 Amelia Ave., Decatur, GA 30032

Compact, yet utterly functional, a thorough renovation has brought the midcentury aesthetics of 2702 Amelia Avenue into the modern age. Located on one of those quiet, tree-lined streets southeast Atlanta has become known for, 2702 Amelia is located a quarter mile south of Memorial: close enough for access, but far enough so the sounds of traffic are outside earshot. As for the home, the first word that springs to mind is “adorable.” With an open, 1,280-square-foot floor plan, 2702 exudes personality that steers it away from being “cookie-cutter.” The plank-walled living room blends into the dining space and kitchen, which received a lot of love in particular — custom cabinetry, a stone-topped island, and stainless appliances establish this heart-of-the-home as easygoing, yet functional. Beyond the kitchen, a cool little family sitting area to boot. From the living room, a small hallway branches off into a full bath, and into each of the three bedrooms, all with ample room for storage. In the primary suite, the second bath leads into a walk-in that contains enough square footage for both wardrobes. Out back, the kicker: the new deck is huge, about 300-square-feet all by itself, but the whole point gets driven home with the backyard — sprawling, with old-growth trees and a brand-new privacy fence, the imagination can run wild. We see the next inhabitants of 2702 Amelia as a small family looking for an elevated starter with room for entertaining — in a part of town that’s almost certain to appreciate in value, year-over-year.