247 Forkner Dr is a 3,553 square foot house on a 0.41 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 02, 2026 for $1,230,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $1,116,844.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,116,844
$113K since sold in March 2026$33K since July
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This home's estimate is 26.2% higher than the average sale price ($885K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLENWOOD ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,504
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 952
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,586
Building Sq. Ft: 4,090
# of Stories: 1.7
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Legal Description: ALSO LOT 33
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Legal Lot Number: 32
Legal Block Number: 33
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.3
Depth Footage: 220
Front Footage: 59
Zoning Code: HDSF
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,553
Stories: 1.7
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 007 07 080
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 31, 2026
Around this home
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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Lifestyle
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