DeKalb County property record for 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-007-07-078 |
| Primary APN | 18-007-07-078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,259 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | Y-611738680-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 FORKNER DR |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HDSF: DEC |
| Legal Description | 63 X 220 X 63 X 220 . . . . .. . ... . .0.32AC |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| 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 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 9521 / 387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0242440395 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,440 (+9.14%) Land $24,000 Building $137,440 | $403,600 (+9.14%) Land $60,000 Building $343,600 |
| 2023 | $3.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,920 (+9.05%) Land $24,000 Building $123,920 | $369,800 (+9.05%) Land $60,000 Building $309,800 |
| 2022 | $3.00 | $135,640 Land $24,000 Building $111,640 | $339,100 Land $60,000 Building $279,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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