DeKalb County property record for 1161 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,004 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-216-13-024 |
| Primary APN | 15-216-13-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,065 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1161 FORREST BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-4738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRST HILLS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 22900 |
1161 Forrest Blvd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1161 FORREST BLVD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOME PT FIN'L |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021821 |
| Deed Book / Page | 28981 / 585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1161 FORREST BLVD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4738 |
| Document Number | 0289810585 |
| Book / Page | 028981 / 000585 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1161 FORREST BLVD DECATUR GA 300304738, DECATUR, GA 30030-4738 |
| Document Number | 289810587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 028981/000587 |
| Instrument | 14940 |
| Name | HOME PT FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2051 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1161 FORREST BLVD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4738 |
| Document Number | 0280840223 |
| Book / Page | 028084 / 000223 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25540 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $228.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 754 LULLWATER RD NE ATLANTA GA 303071238, ATLANTA, GA 30307-1238 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1161 Forrest Blvd was $8,004.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,004.00 | $172,160 Land $55,200 Building $116,960 | $430,400 Land $138,000 Building $292,400 |
| 2023 | $7,474.00 (+6.03%) | $160,960 (+5.89%) Land $45,240 Building $115,720 | $402,400 (+5.89%) Land $113,100 Building $289,300 |
| 2022 | $7,049.00 | $152,000 Land $36,160 Building $115,840 | $380,000 Land $90,400 Building $289,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1161 Forrest Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1161 Forrest Blvd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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