Discover the potential of this spacious Decatur home located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes. The home features a functional floor plan with generous living areas, comfortable bedrooms, and a full finished basement that provides valuable additional living space and flexibility for a recreation room, home office, media area, or guest accommodations. Large windows bring natural light into the home, while the backyard offers space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. This property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home with plenty of square footage and the chance to add their own style and updates. The home will require improvements and renovations, making it an ideal opportunity to create a space tailored to your vision. Not likely to qualify for traditional financing.
Discover the potential of this spacious Decatur home located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes. The home features a functional floor plan with generous living areas, comfortable bedrooms, and a full finished basement that provides valuable additional living space and flexibility for a recreation room, home office, media area, or guest accommodations. Large windows bring natural light into the home, while the backyard offers space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. This property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home with plenty of square footage and the chance to add their own style and updates. The home will require improvements and renovations, making it an ideal opportunity to create a space tailored to your vision. Not likely to qualify for traditional financing.
GAMLS #10540096
May 12, 2026
Listing Removed
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Apr 16, 2026
Price Changed
$195,000
$170/sq ft
Dec 16, 2024
Listed
$223,900
$195/sq ft
GAMLS #10429429
Jun 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2025
Price Changed
$223,900
$195/sq ft
Dec 16, 2024
Listed
$240,000
$209/sq ft
FMLS #6638305
Nov 18, 2019
Sold
$125,000
$109/sq ft
Nov 7, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2019
Listed
$129,900
$113/sq ft
GAMLS #8685002
Nov 18, 2019
Sold
$125,000
$109/sq ft
Nov 7, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2019
Listed
$129,900
$113/sq ft
FMLS #5214145
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$38,900
$34/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Sold
$41,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 16, 2014
Relisted
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Apr 14, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 7, 2014
Price Changed
$41,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Price Changed
$38,900
$34/sq ft
Apr 3, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 21, 2014
Pending
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Mar 6, 2014
Relisted
—
Feb 28, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2014
Price Changed
$39,900
$35/sq ft
Jan 7, 2014
Price Changed
$44,900
$39/sq ft
Dec 2, 2013
Price Changed
$49,900
$43/sq ft
Nov 5, 2013
Relisted
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Oct 30, 2013
Listing Removed
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Oct 29, 2013
Listed
$59,999
$52/sq ft
GAMLS #7176493
Aug 25, 2014
Price Changed
$38,900
$34/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Sold
$41,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2014
Price Changed
$41,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Price Changed
$38,900
$34/sq ft
Apr 3, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 21, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2014
Relisted
—
Feb 28, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2014
Price Changed
$39,900
$35/sq ft
Jan 7, 2014
Price Changed
$44,900
$39/sq ft
Dec 2, 2013
Price Changed
$49,900
$43/sq ft
Oct 29, 2013
Listed
$59,999
$52/sq ft
GAMLS #7095710
Oct 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 23, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2013
Price Changed
$41,900
$36/sq ft
Jun 22, 2013
Price Changed
$48,000
$42/sq ft
May 25, 2013
Price Changed
$49,900
$43/sq ft
May 12, 2013
Listed
$54,900
$48/sq ft
GAMLS #7085110
May 10, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2013
Listed
$54,900
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1991
Sold
$73,300
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$44,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$48,700
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,125 (−2.4%)
$20,900 + $62,700
$83,600
2024
$4,228 (+7.6%)
$20,900 + $62,700
$83,600
2023
$3,929 (+22.3%)
$21,360 + $64,680
$86,040
2022
$3,212 (+21.5%)
$12,600 + $52,400
$65,000
2021
$2,643 (+9.9%)
$12,600 + $39,440
$52,040
2020
$2,406 (+19.6%)
$12,600 + $39,440
$52,040
2019
$2,011 (+14.2%)
$12,600 + $25,040
$37,640
2018
$1,761 (+20.4%)
$12,600 + $19,280
$31,880
2017
$1,463 (+11.0%)
$12,600 + $19,280
$31,880
2016
$1,318 (+76.0%)
$2,880 + $18,840
$21,720
2014
$749 (+696.8%)
$2,880 + $11,600
$14,480
2013
$94
$2,880 + $8,440
$11,320
2012
$94
$2,880 + $8,440
$11,320
2011
$94 (−88.5%)
$2,880 + $10,512
$13,392
2010
$816 (−20.1%)
$7,908 + $17,660
$25,568
2008
$1,021
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,150
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,150
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 106 03 001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Local insights from Redfin agents
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% 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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Historical weather
Decatur, GA • 30034
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2785 Battle Forrest Dr
$203,981
$4,519 under list price of $209K
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