Charming bungalow in Avondale Estates. Large corner lot. Walking distance from sort after Museum School of Avondale Estates. Fenced large back yard and screen-in Koi pond. Near Marta, shopping and Avondale lake. Great do walking neighborhood, Don't miss out on this one.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by MARK SPAIN• Mark Spain Real Estate
Listed by ALEXIA WHITMORE• Mark Spain Real Estate
Bought with Jazmyne Butler• Bolst, Inc.
Source:FMLS #7380887
Redfin Estimate
$529,977
$137K since sold in June 2024$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($572K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming bungalow in Avondale Estates. Large corner lot. Walking distance from sort after Museum School of Avondale Estates. Fenced large back yard and screen-in Koi pond. Near Marta, shopping and Avondale lake. Great do walking neighborhood, Don't miss out on this one.
Public Records
Aug 15, 1995
Sold
$68,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,580 (+18.5%)
$58,120 + $113,760
$171,880
2024
$4,709 (+31.4%)
$58,120 + $113,760
$171,880
2023
$3,585 (−16.7%)
$58,120 + $106,920
$165,040
2022
$4,302 (+8.6%)
$40,000 + $109,320
$149,320
2021
$3,960 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $94,480
$134,480
2020
$3,752 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $94,480
$134,480
2019
$3,690 (−2.3%)
$40,000 + $83,760
$123,760
2018
$3,776 (+16.7%)
$19,520 + $108,120
$127,640
2017
$3,236 (−1.3%)
$19,520 + $108,120
$127,640
2016
$3,278 (+24.3%)
$19,520 + $84,920
$104,440
2014
$2,637 (+20.9%)
$19,520 + $67,280
$86,800
2013
$2,181 (−16.5%)
$43,760 + $21,960
$65,720
2012
$2,612 (−2.2%)
$43,760 + $31,840
$75,600
2011
$2,670 (+10.3%)
$19,520 + $55,360
$74,880
2010
$2,420 (+13.4%)
$19,520 + $55,360
$74,880
2008
$2,134
Tax history for 959 Forrest Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,580 (+18.5%)
$58,120 + $113,760
$171,880
2024
$4,709 (+31.4%)
$58,120 + $113,760
$171,880
2023
$3,585 (−16.7%)
$58,120 + $106,920
$165,040
2022
$4,302 (+8.6%)
$40,000 + $109,320
$149,320
2021
$3,960 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $94,480
$134,480
2020
$3,752 (+1.7%)
$40,000 + $94,480
$134,480
2019
$3,690 (−2.3%)
$40,000 + $83,760
$123,760
2018
$3,776 (+16.7%)
$19,520 + $108,120
$127,640
2017
$3,236 (−1.3%)
$19,520 + $108,120
$127,640
2016
$3,278 (+24.3%)
$19,520 + $84,920
$104,440
2014
$2,637 (+20.9%)
$19,520 + $67,280
$86,800
2013
$2,181 (−16.5%)
$43,760 + $21,960
$65,720
2012
$2,612 (−2.2%)
$43,760 + $31,840
$75,600
2011
$2,670 (+10.3%)
$19,520 + $55,360
$74,880
2010
$2,420 (+13.4%)
$19,520 + $55,360
$74,880
2008
$2,134
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,384
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 020
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.
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Den, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,600
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rear Stairs
Roof: Ridge Vents, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Pond
TaxLegalDescription: N/A
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Take 285 S to Memorial drive make right. To Nottingham Dr make right to Wilshire Dr make left to Forrest Blvd make right
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Airport/Runway
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 020
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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