DeKalb County property record for 159 Vidal Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,811 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $712,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $16 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-005-02-037 |
| Primary APN | 18-005-02-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,811 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,853 sqft |
| Attic Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | F-261910000-001 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 18 005B04 020 |
| Street Address | 159 VIDAL BLVD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-2346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAIRMONT ESTATES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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.
The current owner of 159 Vidal Blvd bought it in November 2009.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VIDAL BLVD, DECATUR, GA 30030-2346 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0021745494 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21745 / 494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021745494 |
| 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 | $16.00 (+6.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $601,440 (+10.88%) Land $97,600 Building $503,840 | $1,503,600 (+10.88%) Land $244,000 Building $1,259,600 |
| 2022 | $15.00 | $542,400 Land $80,120 Building $462,280 | $1,356,000 Land $200,300 Building $1,155,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Vidal Blvd 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 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
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 159 Vidal Blvd 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 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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.
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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