Off Market Jul 2017 for $765K

$1,358,425

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,977/mo

•

3,531

sq ft

243 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

creative remodel in Decatur custom-built for entertaining. Open Main Floor-access to 45 ft deck/huge backyd.House has Copper gutters,Chef's kitchen w/combo Microwave Steam,Convection-Conventional Oven,Dual SS Dishwasher, microwave/warming drawers. Sep. bar w/sink. Uline ice-maker & dual-zone wine storage.11' marble island w/storage & sink.5 burner gas cooktop,3rd bdrm/office on main level.living rm w/electric fplc.3rd level large master w/gas fplc,soaker tub,dual rain showers, wall jets walk up attic,finished bsmt incl home theatre,full ba/bonus rm,many extra features

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$385Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by BRUCE F HERRIG • Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.

Bought with John W. Patrick • Harry Norman Realtors

Source:FMLS #5829335

Redfin Estimate

$1,358,425

$593K since sold in July 2017$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,375,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths2,940 sq ft
245 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,310,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,152 sq ft
268 Mount Vernon Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,172 sq ft
220 Mount Vernon Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,152,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,390 sq ft
260 Mount Vernon Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,139,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
414 Pensdale Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$1,090,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,300 sq ft
429 Woodhaven Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$692K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

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149

17 MoM

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Sale history for 243 Forkner Dr

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #8164821

Jul 14, 2017

Sold

$765,000

$217/sq ft

Jun 21, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 7, 2017

Relisted

—

Jun 5, 2017

Pending

—

May 25, 2017

Price Changed

$795,000

$225/sq ft

May 11, 2017

Price Changed

$895,000

$253/sq ft

Apr 5, 2017

Listed

$995,000

$282/sq ft

FMLS #5829335

Jul 14, 2017

Sold

$765,000

$217/sq ft

Jun 21, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 7, 2017

Relisted

—

Jun 5, 2017

Contingent

—

May 25, 2017

Price Changed

$795,000

$225/sq ft

May 11, 2017

Price Changed

$895,000

$253/sq ft

Apr 5, 2017

Listed

$995,000

$282/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 12, 2014

Sold

$308,000

$87/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 16, 1985

Sold

$75,000

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,419 (−3.2%)

$139,800 + $434,600

$574,400

2024

$21,086 (+22.5%)

$139,800 + $434,600

$574,400

2023

$17,206 (+15.8%)

$113,400 + $391,680

$505,080

2022

$14,857 (−2.7%)

$113,400 + $249,000

$362,400

2021

$15,265 (−4.9%)

$54,520 + $269,040

$323,560

2020

$16,047 (+3.6%)

$54,520 + $269,040

$323,560

2019

$15,491 (+16.3%)

$54,520 + $302,440

$356,960

2018

$13,314 (+13.1%)

$49,600 + $256,400

$306,000

2017

$11,770 (+177.0%)

$49,600 + $256,400

$306,000

2016

$4,249 (+71.9%)

$48,040 + $208,440

$256,480

2014

$2,472 (+11.4%)

$23,836 + $99,360

$123,196

2013

$2,219 (+151.0%)

$46,120 + $23,880

$70,000

2012

$884 (−74.3%)

$46,120 + $23,880

$70,000

2011

$3,437 (+208.7%)

$22,000 + $80,040

$102,040

2010

$1,113 (−0.6%)

$22,000 + $80,040

$102,040

2008

$1,120

Tax history for 243 Forkner Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,419 (−3.2%)

$139,800 + $434,600

$574,400

2024

$21,086 (+22.5%)

$139,800 + $434,600

$574,400

2023

$17,206 (+15.8%)

$113,400 + $391,680

$505,080

2022

$14,857 (−2.7%)

$113,400 + $249,000

$362,400

2021

$15,265 (−4.9%)

$54,520 + $269,040

$323,560

2020

$16,047 (+3.6%)

$54,520 + $269,040

$323,560

2019

$15,491 (+16.3%)

$54,520 + $302,440

$356,960

2018

$13,314 (+13.1%)

$49,600 + $256,400

$306,000

2017

$11,770 (+177.0%)

$49,600 + $256,400

$306,000

2016

$4,249 (+71.9%)

$48,040 + $208,440

$256,480

2014

$2,472 (+11.4%)

$23,836 + $99,360

$123,196

2013

$2,219 (+151.0%)

$46,120 + $23,880

$70,000

2012

$884 (−74.3%)

$46,120 + $23,880

$70,000

2011

$3,437 (+208.7%)

$22,000 + $80,040

$102,040

2010

$1,113 (−0.6%)

$22,000 + $80,040

$102,040

2008

$1,120

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13,068

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

3,531

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

18 007 07 082

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 9, 2025.

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
Interior Features: Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets Other,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Wine Rack
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Loft, Media Room, Office
Basement: Finished, Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Equipment: Intercom
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Glennwood
High School: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: South on Lawrenceville Highway from North DeKalb Mall to Left on N. Decatur Road to a Right on Church Street to Left on Forkner Drive.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,531
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 082
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 9, 2025

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Schools

New Glennwood Elementary

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.7mi

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.29M – $1.56M

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Home values near 243 Forkner Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1618 Sq. Ft.	$685,648
241 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2918 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,707

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2940 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,683
249 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$465,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	$688,911
247 Forkner Drive, Decatur, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3553 Sq. Ft.	$1,116,844

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