DeKalb County property record for 243 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,762 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-007-07-082 |
| Primary APN | 18-007-07-082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,762 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,234 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 430 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | G-030402340-001 |
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| Street Address | 243 FORKNER DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HDSF: DEC |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD ESTATES EXT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,32 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 22602 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201716028 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26382 / 464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 243 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612 |
| Document Number | 0286700664 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000028670/0000000664 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 243 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612 |
| Document Number | 0263820464 |
| Book / Page | 026382 / 000464 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 111720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $765.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.00 (-9.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $574,400 (+38.29%) Land $139,800 Building $434,600 | $1,436,000 (+38.29%) Land $349,500 Building $1,086,500 |
| 2023 | $11.00 Homeowner's exemption | $415,360 (+14.61%) Land $113,400 Building $301,960 | $1,038,400 (+14.61%) Land $283,500 Building $754,900 |
| 2022 | $11.00 | $362,400 Land $113,400 Building $249,000 | $906,000 Land $283,500 Building $622,500 |
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.
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 | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 458 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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