1255 Richard Rd, Decatur, GA 30032 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 1255 Richard Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$20,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,974 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale Apr 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-219-03-038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-219-03-038`
Alternative APNs	`F-186599020-001` `0497461`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,107 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,107 sqft
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	324 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	324 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	28 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1255 RICHARD RD
City	DECATUR
State	GA
Zip	30032-2530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75
Legal Subdivision	COVINGTON ROAD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Township / Civil Division	ATLANTA-DECATUR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	23107

Owner

1255 Richard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.

Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 22, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 6, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 6, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 6, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 1, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20236345
Deed Book / Page	30862 / 502
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 1, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0308620496
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2023
Property Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530
Document Number	0308620502
Book / Page	30862 / 502
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-006345
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2023
Property Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530
Document Number	0308620500
Book / Page	30862 / 500
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-006344
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2023
Property Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530
Document Number	0308620498
Book / Page	30862 / 498
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-006343
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2023
Property Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530
Document Number	0308620496
Book / Page	30862 / 496
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2023
Instrument	2023-004307
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 RICHARD RD, DECATUR, GA 30032-2530

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1255 Richard Rd was $3,974.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	DeKalb County
Unified School District	DeKalb County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,974.00	$80,520 Land $36,240 Building $44,280	$201,300 Land $90,600 Building $110,700
2023	$3,528.00 (+23.44%)	$71,640 (+24.98%) Land $24,960 Building $46,680	$179,100 (+24.98%) Land $62,400 Building $116,700
2022	$2,858.00	$57,320 Land $16,000 Building $41,320	$143,300 Land $40,000 Building $103,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1255 Richard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.

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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1999–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2023 · 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

Wildfire risk around 1255 Richard Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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