DeKalb County property record for 118 Merrill Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-244-05-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-244-05-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Attic Area | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | C-284270000-001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 15 244A01 008 |
| Street Address | 118 MERRILL AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-5020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:DECATUR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 22502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ponce de Leon Terrace-Ponce de Leon Heights-Clairmont Estates Historic District listed 2014 · 412 contributing resources · NRIS 14000358 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
118 Merrill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 MERRILL AVE, DECATUR, GA 30030-5020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0002419700 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 (+18.57%) Land $93,360 Building $106,640 | $500,000 (+18.57%) Land $233,400 Building $266,600 |
| 2022 | $3.00 | $168,680 Land $93,360 Building $75,320 | $421,700 Land $233,400 Building $188,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Merrill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 units insured incl. 76 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 118 Merrill Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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