Where else can you find an 'almost' brand new home on a .5 acre/435 foot deep level lot just 1 mile from the square?! This Thrive Home has top of the line in finishes throughout: Just what your pickiest Decatur buyers have been awaiting! From the extra-wide front porch to the private rear screened porch, this home is chock full of serene places to visit with neighbors and friends. Family living at it's best. Hurry!
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
2 spacesParking
Listed by SALLY WESTMORELAND• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with AMBER MASON• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #5278446
Redfin Estimate
$1,262,898
$534K since sold in July 2014$31K since July
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This home's estimate is 37.7% higher than the average sale price ($917K) of 5 comparable homes.
Where else can you find an "almost" brand new home on a .5 acre/435 foot deep level lot just 1 mile from the square?! This Thrive Home has top of the line in finishes throughout: Just what your pickiest Decatur buyers have been awaiting! From the extra-wide front porch to the private rear screened porch, this home is chock full of serene places to visit with neighbors and friends. Family living at it's best. Hurry!
FMLS #4248995
Nov 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2011
Sold
$135,000
Oct 26, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2011
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2011
Price Changed
$169,900
Jul 14, 2011
Listed
$190,000
Buildable lot in the city of Decatur. Lot next door also available (236). Subdivision recorded, plat available. Bring your plans and build a dream home.
GAMLS #1
Aug 5, 2011
Price Changed
$169,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,762 (+7.4%)
$154,200 + $289,440
$443,640
2024
$17,470 (−0.9%)
$154,200 + $289,440
$443,640
2023
$17,620 (+6.5%)
$154,200 + $259,160
$413,360
2022
$16,547 (−5.6%)
$154,200 + $231,560
$385,760
2021
$17,526 (+27.1%)
$69,920 + $283,240
$353,160
2020
$13,787 (+4.0%)
$69,920 + $283,240
$353,160
2019
$13,251 (+2.6%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2018
$12,920 (−6.7%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2017
$13,849 (+93.4%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2016
$7,162 (−10.7%)
$69,920 + $234,760
$304,680
2014
$8,021 (+96.6%)
$69,920 + $200,920
$270,840
2013
$4,080 (+484.0%)
$69,900 + $178,360
$248,260
2012
$699
$55,320
Tax history for 238 Forkner Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,762 (+7.4%)
$154,200 + $289,440
$443,640
2024
$17,470 (−0.9%)
$154,200 + $289,440
$443,640
2023
$17,620 (+6.5%)
$154,200 + $259,160
$413,360
2022
$16,547 (−5.6%)
$154,200 + $231,560
$385,760
2021
$17,526 (+27.1%)
$69,920 + $283,240
$353,160
2020
$13,787 (+4.0%)
$69,920 + $283,240
$353,160
2019
$13,251 (+2.6%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2018
$12,920 (−6.7%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2017
$13,849 (+93.4%)
$70,141 + $234,819
$304,960
2016
$7,162 (−10.7%)
$69,920 + $234,760
$304,680
2014
$8,021 (+96.6%)
$69,920 + $200,920
$270,840
2013
$4,080 (+484.0%)
$69,900 + $178,360
$248,260
2012
$699
$55,320
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,744
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 007 07 010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Outside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
Middle Or Junior School: Renfroe
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Church St to Forkner Dr. or Sagamore Dr. to Forkner Dr.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,744
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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