Laurel Ridge - A wonderful, walkable community with friendly neighbors and numerous social gatherings, a swim and tennis club, nearby parks/nature preserves and schools INSIDE the neighborhood. 1296 Fork Creek Trail - A warm and welcoming family home that's ready for it's new owners to move in and continue the memories started by its current family. This spacious 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath home features new, windows throughout, new interior paint, formal living and dining rooms, a private family room, a large master bedroom with plenty of natural light, a 2 car garage with room for storage, a full basement ready to be transformed into the ultimate man/she cave and a covered back porch overlooking Shamrock Forest (the neighborhood nature and wildlife preserve). All this conveniently located to Emory, CDC, City of Decatur, Marta, the Emory shuttle and all Atlanta Interstates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MATT N SMITH• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Bought with MAX H BAERMAN• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6915166
Redfin Estimate
$620,020
$152K since sold in August 2021$9,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($574K) of 6 comparable homes.
Laurel Ridge - A wonderful, walkable community with friendly neighbors and numerous social gatherings, a swim and tennis club, nearby parks/nature preserves and schools INSIDE the neighborhood. 1296 Fork Creek Trail - A warm and welcoming family home that's ready for it's new owners to move in and continue the memories started by its current family. This spacious 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath home features new, windows throughout, new interior paint, formal living and dining rooms, a private family room, a large master bedroom with plenty of natural light, a 2 car garage with room for storage, a full basement ready to be transformed into the ultimate man/she cave and a covered back porch overlooking Shamrock Forest (the neighborhood nature and wildlife preserve). All this conveniently located to Emory, CDC, City of Decatur, Marta, the Emory shuttle and all Atlanta Interstates.
FMLS #6915166
Aug 19, 2021
Sold
$468,000
$232/sq ft
Aug 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 29, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2021
Price Changed
$489,000
$242/sq ft
Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$525,000
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 2003
Sold
$265,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 1996
Sold
$174,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,197 (−5.9%)
$45,640 + $170,120
$215,760
2024
$6,587 (+25.9%)
$45,640 + $170,120
$215,760
2023
$5,230 (+0.9%)
$39,800 + $183,960
$223,760
2022
$5,185 (+19.9%)
$38,000 + $125,160
$163,160
2021
$4,325 (+0.6%)
$38,000 + $91,960
$129,960
2020
$4,297 (−2.6%)
$38,000 + $91,960
$129,960
2019
$4,410 (+6.7%)
$38,000 + $97,480
$135,480
2018
$4,133
$38,000 + $86,000
$124,000
2017
$4,131 (+2.5%)
$38,000 + $86,000
$124,000
2016
$4,029 (+15.9%)
$22,520 + $95,920
$118,440
2014
$3,475 (+118.7%)
$22,520 + $88,120
$110,640
2013
$1,589 (−52.3%)
$22,480 + $75,720
$98,200
2012
$3,333 (−22.0%)
$22,480 + $75,720
$98,200
2011
$4,271 (+11.2%)
$25,040 + $96,640
$121,680
2010
$3,840 (+8.6%)
$25,032 + $96,648
$121,680
2008
$3,536
Tax history for 1296 Fork Creek Trl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,197 (−5.9%)
$45,640 + $170,120
$215,760
2024
$6,587 (+25.9%)
$45,640 + $170,120
$215,760
2023
$5,230 (+0.9%)
$39,800 + $183,960
$223,760
2022
$5,185 (+19.9%)
$38,000 + $125,160
$163,160
2021
$4,325 (+0.6%)
$38,000 + $91,960
$129,960
2020
$4,297 (−2.6%)
$38,000 + $91,960
$129,960
2019
$4,410 (+6.7%)
$38,000 + $97,480
$135,480
2018
$4,133
$38,000 + $86,000
$124,000
2017
$4,131 (+2.5%)
$38,000 + $86,000
$124,000
2016
$4,029 (+15.9%)
$22,520 + $95,920
$118,440
2014
$3,475 (+118.7%)
$22,520 + $88,120
$110,640
2013
$1,589 (−52.3%)
$22,480 + $75,720
$98,200
2012
$3,333 (−22.0%)
$22,480 + $75,720
$98,200
2011
$4,271 (+11.2%)
$25,040 + $96,640
$121,680
2010
$3,840 (+8.6%)
$25,032 + $96,648
$121,680
2008
$3,536
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,068
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,020
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 115 01 132
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Apr 6, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer 2 Story
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Bathroom, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room
Basement: Daylight
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,020
Below Grade Finished Area: 445
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 425
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Frame
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From I -285 go west on US Hwy 78 toward Atlanta, exit at N Druid Hills Rd and go north, cross over Hwy 29 and turn Right onto Mistletoe Rd (at fire station), Left on Mt. Olive Drive, Right on Balsam Drive, then Left onto Fork Creek (after the school and church).
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Trails/Greenway, Pool, Street Lights, Near Schools, Swim Team
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 115 01 132
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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