The address is 2702 Amelia Avenue
The price is $275,000.

Compact, yet utterly functional, a thorough renovation has brought the midcentury aesthetics of 2702 Amelia Avenue into the modern age — while never forgetting the cornerstones of timeless charm that make properties like this one so desirable. (Especially when the price tag clocks in at well under $300K.)

Heart-of-the-home kitchen

Amelia Avenue is one of those quintessential streets southeast Atlanta has become known for: quiet, tree-lined, and in a close-knit community that’s undergoing a quiet, trendy transition. The main drag of Memorial Drive is a quarter-mile to the north: close enough so access to the city is direct, but far enough so the sounds of traffic are well outside earshot. 

As you walk up to the front door or 2702, the first word that springs to mind is “adorable.” From the curb, this 3-bed/2-bath ranch comes across as downright teeny, but don’t let looks fool you. At 1200+ square feet, this home certainly isn’t massive, but it does have some (literal) depth to it.

Cool little family sitting area

Thanks to an open floor plan and the use of bright colors (not to mention some fun design elements like chunky, old-school windows, wide wood-plank walls, and funky paneling), 2702 avoids feeling cramped, while still maintaining some personality that steers wide of “cookie-cutter.” The living room in the southeast corner blends into the dining space, and into the kitchen, which received a lot of love in particular. Streamlined custom cabinetry, a stone-topped, sink-equipped island, and stainless appliances establish this heart-of-the-home as an easygoing entertaining space, while still being functional. Beyond the kitchen, there’s even a cool little family sitting area — large enough for a couple of loveseats, some subdued lighting, and a shelf full of that year’s must-reads.

Primary Suite

The entire northwest of the home is where the sleeping quarters are located. From the living room, a small hallway branches off into a full bath, and into each of the three bedrooms. In the two junior suites, plenty of closet space guarantees ample room for storage; in the primary suite, the second full bath leads into a walk-in that contains more than enough square footage for both wardrobes. There are a couple of smaller closets in the hallway, too — ideal for coat and frequently accessed utility storage.

And now, the back. If you were seeing 2702 for the first time, you would have no idea how cool this rear space is. The new deck is huge, about 300-square-feet all by itself, so there’s ample modularity for a picnic table, a grill, and a little side-seating spot. The whole point gets driven home with the backyard itself — sprawling, with a few old-growth trees and a brand-new privacy fence, there’s plenty of room for the imagination to turn this into an absolute outdoor paradise with minimal effort.