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217 E Hancock St, Decatur, GA 30030 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 217 E Hancock St, Decatur, GA 30030

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,501 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$749,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$9 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-214-01-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-214-01-003
Alternative APNs
  • H-856401700-001
  • 15 214A01 005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,501 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,977 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeBasement
Garage Area250 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area158 sqft
Patio Area186 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberH-856401700-001
Old Parcel Number15 214A01 005
Street Address217 E HANCOCK ST
CityDECATUR
StateGA
Zip30030-3758
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR60
Legal DescriptionCITY/MUNI/TWP:DECATUR
Legal SubdivisionJAMES A SCULLY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionDE KALB GA
Township / Civil DivisionATLANTA-DECATUR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract22800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South Candler Street-Agnes Scott College Historic District
listed 1994 · 91 contributing resources · NRIS 94000787

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

217 E Hancock St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.

Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address217 E HANCOCK ST, DECATUR, GA 30030-3758
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 19, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015-019239
Deed Book / Page25137 / 752
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDE KALB GA
Property Address217 E HANCOCK ST, DECATUR, GA 30030-3758
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 E HANCOCK ST, DECATUR, GA 30030-3758

Mortgage

Document Number0286190593
DateSep 8, 2020
Book Page0000028619/0000000593
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyDeKalb County
MunicipalityDecatur City
Unified School DistrictDecatur City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$9.00 Homeowner's exemption$361,400 (+14.82%) Land $91,120 Building $270,280$903,500 (+14.82%) Land $227,800 Building $675,700
2022$9.00$314,760 Land $66,480 Building $248,280$786,900 Land $166,200 Building $620,700

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 217 E Hancock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Wildfire risk around 217 E Hancock St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemDEKALB COUNTY
serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead6 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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