265 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 265 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,399 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$545,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$1,722 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-007-07-075

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-007-07-075
Alternative APNs
  • B-990234400-001
  • 18 007D04 001
  • 5089819

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,399 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,971 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area572 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialWood Frame
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)
Lot Dimensions233 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area338 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area538 sqft
Patio Area340 sqft
Storage Building130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account NumberB-990234400-001
Street Address265 FORKNER DR
CityDECATUR
StateGA
Zip30030-1612
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeHDSF: DEC
Legal SubdivisionGLENWOOD ESTATES
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionDE KALB GA
Township / Civil DivisionATLANTA-DECATUR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract22602

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Decatur Heights-Glennwood Estates-Sycaore Street Historic District
listed 2016 · 346 contributing resources · NRIS 16000382

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

Owner

Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 14, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address265 FORKNER DR, DECATUR, GA 30030-1612
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202422725
Deed Book / Page31335 / 692
Prior Transfer DateOct 9, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0246310789
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

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
2025$1,722.00 (+0.64%)$147,560 (-16.99%) Land $24,000 Building $123,560$368,900 (-16.99%) Land $60,000 Building $308,900
2023$1,711.00 (+40.94%)$177,760 (+39.05%) Land $24,000 Building $153,760$444,400 (+39.05%) Land $60,000 Building $384,400
2022$1,214.00$127,840 Land $24,000 Building $103,840$319,600 Land $60,000 Building $259,600

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

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 Policies7 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 458 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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