2837 Amelia Ave., Decatur, GA 30032

When an impeccably renovated mid-century bungalow hits the market within 10 minutes of Decatur Square, some eyebrows get raised. And when the price tag is less than $300,000, interest truly gets piqued. Case in point, 2837 Amelia Avenue, in East Lake. Bolstered by warm hardwoods, modern lighting, and a neutral color palette, the open, flowing floor plan leads from the living area, clear through to the brick-walled back terrace. Entertaining guests was clearly in mind during the remodel, as this small outdoor space leads into a much larger, wrought iron-rimmed patio that runs along the entire western face of the home — sizable enough for a long picnic table and the uber-grill you’ve always wanted. In the kitchen, stainless appliances compliment custom cabinetry, while a subway tile backsplash and granite countertops tie everything together to create an anchoring “statement space” everyone will want to hang out in. Meanwhile, the three bedrooms and two full baths take advantage of the home’s roughly 1,200-foot interior footprint, leaving plenty of room to go the home-office route without having to sacrifice space to grow into. Out back, a gigantic, south-exposed, fully fenced back yard has more than enough greenery to get you started (plenty of old-growth trees on this property), with loads of flexibility to evolve into a full-fledged botanical garden. Otherwise, it’s a dream yard for dog owners. Location-wise, there’s a good centrality to 2837 Amelia. Major arteries like Candler Road and Memorial Drive are just a couple of minutes away by car. Meanwhile, 500 feet to the east, Shoal Creek Park, with it’s playground and baseball diamonds, really drives home the close-knit neighborhood vibe this area of East Atlanta is quickly becoming famous for.