Enjoy one-level living in the sought-after and walkable Forrest Hills neighborhood. This move-in ready home has classic hardwoods throughout, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, an updated bath with shower and tub, a traditional living and dining room, and an inviting sunroom. Then step outside to the large and truly private, fenced backyard with deck and new 16x24 powered outbuilding. Other conveniences include a one car garage, additional parking pad, a new heat pump, insulated windows, tankless water heater, and private garden beds. All in a wonderful location nestled between Downtown Avondale Estates and City of Decatur - without the price tag or high property taxes. Around the corner is the coveted Museum School, near restaurants, shopping, Dekalb Farmer's Market, Emory, CDC, and so much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Myers Beck• Bolst
Listed by Marshall Berch• Bolst
Bought with Angie Bertino• Bolst
Source:FMLS #7600740
Redfin Estimate
$486,743
$53K since sold in July 2025$0 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($454K) of 6 comparable homes.
Enjoy one-level living in the sought-after and walkable Forrest Hills neighborhood. This move-in ready home has classic hardwoods throughout, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, an updated bath with shower and tub, a traditional living and dining room, and an inviting sunroom. Then step outside to the large and truly private, fenced backyard with deck and new 16x24 powered outbuilding. Other conveniences include a one car garage, additional parking pad, a new heat pump, insulated windows, tankless water heater, and private garden beds. All in a wonderful location nestled between Downtown Avondale Estates and City of Decatur - without the price tag or high property taxes. Around the corner is the coveted Museum School, near restaurants, shopping, Dekalb Farmer's Market, Emory, CDC, and so much more!
FMLS #7042345
Jun 28, 2022
Sold
$419,500
$320/sq ft
Jun 6, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2022
Price Changed
$419,500
$320/sq ft
May 21, 2022
Price Changed
$424,500
$324/sq ft
May 9, 2022
Price Changed
$429,500
$328/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Listed
$449,500
$343/sq ft
GAMLS #20038937
Jun 28, 2022
Sold
$419,500
$320/sq ft
Jun 6, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2022
Price Changed
$419,500
$320/sq ft
May 21, 2022
Price Changed
$424,500
$324/sq ft
May 9, 2022
Price Changed
$429,500
$328/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Listed
$449,500
$343/sq ft
Beautifully updated 3-bedroom house on a HUGE corner lot in the highly desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets & granite countertops. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! Upgraded sunroom offers flex space perfect for a home office. Newer roof, newer energy efficient windows, new sewer line, new gutters, new tankless hot water heater, new mini-split HVAC, attached garage. Zoned Tier 1 to the award winning Museum School. Walking distance to Avondale Lake, Willis Park, and the shops of historic Avondale Estates. Only minutes away from Downtown Decatur, The Waldorf School, The Friends School, and Legacy Park.
FMLS #6607479
Oct 28, 2019
Sold
$315,000
$240/sq ft
Oct 7, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2019
Price Changed
$315,000
$240/sq ft
Sep 24, 2019
Price Changed
$329,900
$252/sq ft
Sep 14, 2019
Price Changed
$339,900
$259/sq ft
Sep 6, 2019
Price Changed
$350,000
$267/sq ft
Aug 30, 2019
Price Changed
$364,900
$279/sq ft
Aug 24, 2019
Listed
$369,900
$282/sq ft
GAMLS #8647711
Oct 31, 2019
Sold
$315,000
$240/sq ft
Oct 7, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2019
Price Changed
$329,900
$252/sq ft
Sep 14, 2019
Price Changed
$339,900
$259/sq ft
Sep 7, 2019
Price Changed
$350,000
$267/sq ft
Aug 24, 2019
Listed
$369,900
$282/sq ft
Aug 24, 2019
Listed
$329,900
$252/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 2014
Sold
$196,500
$150/sq ft
FMLS #5282145
Aug 21, 2014
Price Changed
$196,500
$150/sq ft
Aug 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2014
Sold
$196,500
$150/sq ft
Aug 19, 2014
Price Changed
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Jul 20, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2014
Price Changed
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 13, 2014
Price Changed
$203,000
$155/sq ft
Jun 4, 2014
Price Changed
$208,000
$159/sq ft
May 17, 2014
Price Changed
$212,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 27, 2014
Listed
$217,000
$166/sq ft
GAMLS #7255896
Sep 4, 2014
Price Changed
$196,500
$150/sq ft
Aug 19, 2014
Sold
$196,500
$150/sq ft
Jul 20, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2014
Price Changed
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 24, 2014
Price Changed
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 13, 2014
Price Changed
$203,000
$155/sq ft
Jun 4, 2014
Price Changed
$208,000
$159/sq ft
May 17, 2014
Price Changed
$212,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 19, 2014
Listed
$217,000
$166/sq ft
FMLS #3641529
Mar 3, 2008
Sold
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Jan 23, 2008
Listed
$199,900
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2000
Sold
$163,200
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1993
Sold
$84,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,981 (−2.2%)
$58,120 + $101,160
$159,280
2024
$5,091 (+16.4%)
$58,120 + $101,160
$159,280
2023
$4,372 (+0.3%)
$58,120 + $96,680
$154,800
2022
$4,359 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $96,800
$136,800
2021
$4,049 (+3.1%)
$40,000 + $83,360
$123,360
2020
$3,928 (+19.4%)
$40,000 + $83,360
$123,360
2019
$3,290 (+7.3%)
$40,000 + $70,040
$110,040
2018
$3,065 (+10.0%)
$19,520 + $81,000
$100,520
2017
$2,786 (+5.8%)
$19,520 + $81,000
$100,520
2016
$2,634 (+8.7%)
$19,520 + $60,920
$80,440
2014
$2,423 (+8.0%)
$19,520 + $53,480
$73,000
2013
$2,243 (−13.2%)
$43,760 + $25,520
$69,280
2012
$2,583 (−2.7%)
$43,760 + $32,400
$76,160
2011
$2,655 (+10.6%)
$19,520 + $56,440
$75,960
2010
$2,401 (+29.5%)
$22,562 + $53,398
$75,960
2008
$1,854
Tax history for 1131 Forrest Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,981 (−2.2%)
$58,120 + $101,160
$159,280
2024
$5,091 (+16.4%)
$58,120 + $101,160
$159,280
2023
$4,372 (+0.3%)
$58,120 + $96,680
$154,800
2022
$4,359 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $96,800
$136,800
2021
$4,049 (+3.1%)
$40,000 + $83,360
$123,360
2020
$3,928 (+19.4%)
$40,000 + $83,360
$123,360
2019
$3,290 (+7.3%)
$40,000 + $70,040
$110,040
2018
$3,065 (+10.0%)
$19,520 + $81,000
$100,520
2017
$2,786 (+5.8%)
$19,520 + $81,000
$100,520
2016
$2,634 (+8.7%)
$19,520 + $60,920
$80,440
2014
$2,423 (+8.0%)
$19,520 + $53,480
$73,000
2013
$2,243 (−13.2%)
$43,760 + $25,520
$69,280
2012
$2,583 (−2.7%)
$43,760 + $32,400
$76,160
2011
$2,655 (+10.6%)
$19,520 + $56,440
$75,960
2010
$2,401 (+29.5%)
$22,562 + $53,398
$75,960
2008
$1,854
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,290
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 08 015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.