Welcome to your new home in Forrest Hills. Great Ranch with open floor plan that flows from the kitchen to the living room. Private Primary Suite on one side of the home. Other two rooms share a newly renovated bathroom. A cool bonus room that leads to a fenced backyard with a large shed for storage or workshop. Hardwoods throughout. Almost 1/2 acre. Fresh paint. Steps to The Museum School. Great walking neighborhood. Minutes to Avondale and Downtown Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$313Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Justin Hylton• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Melissa Ravan• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 770-429-0600
Bought with CATHIE COSTELLO• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #7697721
Redfin Estimate
$582,560
$133K since sold in April 2026$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($638K) of 5 comparable homes.
Est. $3,136 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 953 Forrest Blvd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10664328
Apr 10, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$313/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$464,900
$323/sq ft
Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$330/sq ft
Jan 2, 2026
Coming Soon
$475,000
$330/sq ft
Welcome to your new home in Forrest Hills. Great Ranch with open floor plan that flows from the kitchen to the living room. Private Primary Suite on one side of the home. Other two rooms share a newly renovated bathroom. A cool bonus room that leads to a fenced backyard with a large shed for storage or workshop. Hardwoods throughout. Almost 1/2 acre. Fresh paint. Steps to The Museum School. Great walking neighborhood. Minutes to Avondale and Downtown Decatur.
FMLS #7697721
Apr 10, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$313/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2026
Price Changed
$464,900
$323/sq ft
Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$330/sq ft
Jan 2, 2026
Coming Soon
$475,000
$330/sq ft
GAMLS #7622742
Jun 28, 2016
Sold
$279,900
$194/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Pending
—
May 16, 2016
Relisted
—
May 10, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2016
Listed
$279,900
$194/sq ft
FMLS #5674593
Jun 28, 2016
Sold
$279,900
$194/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Contingent
—
May 14, 2016
Relisted
—
May 10, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 13, 2016
Listed
$279,900
$194/sq ft
Sweet renovated ranch in popular Forrest Hills! Open floor plan with great flow,huge highend kitchen,private master suite,enormous walk-in closet and/or bonus room,hardwood floors, and great natural light. Almost a half acre lot with fenced yard,patio,gardens,and workshop. This yard is amazing! Interior is freshly painted,floors reglazed and ready for it's new owner. Museum School eligible and it's just steps away. This home is a must see!
Public Records
Jun 7, 2011
Sold
$165,000
$115/sq ft
FMLS #4171560
Jun 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2011
Sold
$165,000
$115/sq ft
May 10, 2011
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2011
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2011
Price Changed
$169,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 3, 2011
Price Changed
$174,000
$121/sq ft
Feb 11, 2011
Price Changed
$179,000
$124/sq ft
Jan 21, 2011
Listed
$189,000
$131/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Apr 13, 2011
Price Changed
$169,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 4, 2011
Price Changed
$174,000
$121/sq ft
Feb 12, 2011
Price Changed
$179,000
$124/sq ft
Jan 20, 2011
Price Changed
$189,000
$131/sq ft
Dec 15, 2010
Price Changed
$199,900
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 1986
Sold
$73,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 26, 1980
Sold
$57,500
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,133 (−2.5%)
$58,120 + $116,840
$174,960
2024
$5,263 (+23.3%)
$58,120 + $116,840
$174,960
2023
$4,270 (−11.2%)
$58,120 + $114,960
$173,080
2022
$4,809 (+10.2%)
$40,000 + $114,360
$154,360
2021
$4,363 (−2.0%)
$40,000 + $95,040
$135,040
2020
$4,451 (−4.5%)
$40,000 + $95,040
$135,040
2019
$4,659 (+12.1%)
$40,000 + $109,520
$149,520
2018
$4,155 (+5.6%)
$19,520 + $108,600
$128,120
2017
$3,936 (+78.8%)
$19,520 + $108,600
$128,120
2016
$2,201 (−14.0%)
$19,520 + $55,120
$74,640
2014
$2,558 (+18.5%)
$19,520 + $55,120
$74,640
2013
$2,159 (−4.4%)
$43,760 + $22,240
$66,000
2012
$2,260 (−28.2%)
$43,760 + $22,240
$66,000
2011
$3,145 (−5.1%)
$19,520 + $53,880
$73,400
2010
$3,315 (+60.5%)
$19,520 + $53,880
$73,400
2008
$2,065
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Bathroom
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LOT 1 PART L3
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: GPS 953 Forrest Blvd, Decatur GA
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Park, Playground, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 021
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
36/100 Car-Dependent24/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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