Near Atlanta, a Midcentury Marvel Hits the Market for $519K
Location: 513 Drexel Ave, Decatur, Georgia
Price: $519,000
Year Built: 1949
Footprint: 990 square feet (two bedrooms, one bath)
From the Owners: "Imagine yourself in a space-age ranch set on an estate-size lot where you can walk to Decatur Square, two parks, and two MARTA stations! This well-preserved, enameled-steel Lustron home in mostly original condition will delight lovers of midcentury-modern design. Located in the desirable Lenox Place neighborhood, the home has two bedrooms, one bath, a light-soaked open floor plan, and a serene lot with beautiful landscaping. The Decatur Lustron has been featured in the Atlanta Design Festival, Atomic Ranch, Atlanta magazine, and a coffee table book by photographer Charles Mintz. The home is even on the National Register of Historic Places. (The designation is an honor but, doesn’t prevent modifying or moving the home.)"
Sporting its original Maize-yellow enameled facade, the 1949 prefab sits on a lush lot in the suburb of Decatur and is one of only three Lustron homes still standing in the Atlanta metro area.
The well-preserved interiors have been thoughtfully curated with a blend of midcentury antiques, contemporary furnishings, and artwork created by the current homeowners.
The light-filled dining room is conveniently located between the kitchen and living area.
The landscaped backyard features a spacious patio, which the owners capped with an overhang clad in interior walls panels salvaged from another Lustron.
513 Drexel Ave. in Decatur, Georgia, is currently listed for $519,000 by Al Floda of Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road.
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