DeKalb County property record for 261 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 6,609 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $373,800 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $20 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-007-07-076 |
| Primary APN | 18-007-07-076 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 23 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,609 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,283 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,403 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,729 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 674 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 219 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Water |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 261 FORKNER DR |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-1670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HDSF: DEC |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD ESTATES EXT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 22602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Decatur Heights-Glennwood Estates-Sycaore Street Historic District listed 2016 · 346 contributing resources · NRIS 16000382 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201525929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25285 / 453 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0241100695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 261 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1670 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 261 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1670 |
| Document Number | 0301180229 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000030118/0000000229 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 261 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1670 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0262120221 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 26212/221 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2033 |
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 | $20.00 (-9.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $754,640 (+22.67%) Land $169,600 Building $585,040 | $1,886,600 (+22.67%) Land $424,000 Building $1,462,600 |
| 2023 | $22.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $615,200 (+8.33%) Land $169,600 Building $445,600 | $1,538,000 (+8.33%) Land $424,000 Building $1,114,000 |
| 2022 | $21.00 | $567,880 Land $169,600 Building $398,280 | $1,419,700 Land $424,000 Building $995,700 |
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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