DeKalb County property record for 228 Cambridge Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-213-04-081 |
| Primary APN | 15-213-04-081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,419 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Utility Building | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | W-161497760-001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 15 213D02 037 |
| Street Address | 228 CAMBRIDGE AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-3503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:DECATUR |
| Legal Subdivision | A S CIOMETTI & ASSOC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 22700 |
The current owner of 228 Cambridge Ave acquired it in May 2012.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 CAMBRIDGE AVE, DECATUR, GA 30030-3503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012-010604 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23014 / 104 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0230140104 |
| 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 | $9.00 Homeowner's exemption | $336,720 (+6.62%) Land $99,120 Building $237,600 | $841,800 (+6.62%) Land $247,800 Building $594,000 |
| 2022 | $9.00 | $315,800 Land $96,000 Building $219,800 | $789,500 Land $240,000 Building $549,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Cambridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2010 · 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 228 Cambridge Ave is low, with 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 | 0.01% 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 509 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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