Off Market Dec 2012 for $215K

$581,973

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,695/mo

•

1,542

sq ft

973 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

HOME OF THE MONTH! Move-in ready with UPDATED CUSTOM KITCHEN w/ Stainless Appliances, Granite, Upgraded Cabinets, & good size breakfast area, Spacious Living room and Dining w/bay window, Beautiful HDWDS, Large Bedrooms, 2Fireplaces, PRIVATE fenced backyard with garden area & patio You decide how to use the large bedroom suite w/ sitting room & fireplace which includes a separate outside entrance makes for a fantastic master suite, in-law suite, or space for home office/studio Sought after MUSEUM School dist, Min to Decatur, EMORY

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by JOHN BAILEY • John Bailey Realty, Inc.

Bought with Christie Wilkins • Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

Source:FMLS #5058002

Redfin Estimate

$581,973

$367K since sold in December 2012$33K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($598K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 10, 2026
$450,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
953 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$675,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
30 Lakeshore Dr, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$525,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
1170 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD SEP 10, 2025
$560,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,557 sq ft
1057 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$780,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,041 sq ft
41 Clarendon Ave, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

2 days MoM

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134

14 MoM

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$699,999
3 beds3.5 baths2,457 sq ft
9 Arbor Way Dr #9, Decatur, GA 30030
COMING SOON
$1,800,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,108 sq ft
216 Northern Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
$625,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,527 sq ft
316 Coalter Way, Decatur, GA 30030
COMING SOON
$1,675,000
5 beds4.5 baths5,144 sq ft
329 Huron St, Decatur, GA 30030
COMING SOON
$925,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,356 sq ft
159 Olympic Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
$600,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
1347 Dorothy Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
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Sale history for 973 Forrest Blvd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 2, 2013

Sold

$215,000

$139/sq ft

GAMLS #3277073

Jan 24, 2013

Price Changed

$215,000

$139/sq ft

Jan 1, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Dec 28, 2012

Sold

$215,000

$139/sq ft

Nov 29, 2012

Price Changed

$219,900

$143/sq ft

Nov 12, 2012

Price Changed

$219,900

$143/sq ft

Nov 5, 2012

Relisted

—

Nov 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 21, 2012

Price Changed

$229,850

$149/sq ft

Oct 4, 2012

Price Changed

$229,900

$149/sq ft

Sep 14, 2012

Price Changed

$239,900

$156/sq ft

Aug 28, 2012

Listed

$249,900

$162/sq ft

OPEN HOUSE SUN 11/3 3-5pm HOME OF THE MONTH! Move-in ready with UPDATED CUSTOM KITCHEN w/ Stainless Appliances, Granite, Upgraded Cabinets, & good size breakfast area, Spacious Living room and Dining w/bay window, Beautiful HDWDS, Large Bedrooms, 2Fireplaces, PRIVATE fenced backyard with garden area & patio You decide how to use the large bedroom suite w/ sitting room & fireplace which includes a separate outside entrance makes for a fantastic master suite, in-law suite, or space for home office/studio Sought after MUSEUM School dist, Min to Decatur, EMORY

FMLS #5058002

Jan 4, 2013

Price Changed

$215,000

$139/sq ft

Jan 4, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Dec 28, 2012

Price Changed

$219,900

$143/sq ft

Dec 28, 2012

Sold

$215,000

$139/sq ft

Dec 4, 2012

Pending

—

Nov 12, 2012

Price Changed

$219,900

$143/sq ft

Oct 13, 2012

Price Changed

$229,850

$149/sq ft

Oct 2, 2012

Price Changed

$229,900

$149/sq ft

Sep 14, 2012

Price Changed

$239,900

$156/sq ft

Aug 27, 2012

Listed

$249,900

$162/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 13, 1988

Sold

$71,500

$46/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 16, 1984

Sold

$58,000

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,225 (−0.8%)

$63,920 + $134,800

$198,720

2024

$6,275 (+47.0%)

$63,920 + $134,800

$198,720

2023

$4,268 (−9.4%)

$63,920 + $125,080

$189,000

2022

$4,711 (+3.4%)

$44,000 + $121,280

$165,280

2021

$4,557 (+10.7%)

$44,000 + $114,600

$158,600

2020

$4,116 (−0.6%)

$44,000 + $114,600

$158,600

2019

$4,140 (+9.1%)

$44,000 + $97,600

$141,600

2018

$3,793 (+18.5%)

$21,480 + $105,280

$126,760

2017

$3,202 (+2.2%)

$21,480 + $105,280

$126,760

2016

$3,133 (+8.8%)

$21,234 + $75,286

$96,520

2014

$2,879 (+20.6%)

$21,480 + $75,040

$96,520

2013

$2,388 (−7.8%)

$48,120 + $24,720

$72,840

2012

$2,590 (−9.1%)

$48,120 + $27,360

$75,480

2011

$2,851 (+5.1%)

$21,440 + $59,240

$80,680

2010

$2,714 (+11.6%)

$21,429 + $59,251

$80,680

2008

$2,431

Tax history for 973 Forrest Blvd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,225 (−0.8%)

$63,920 + $134,800

$198,720

2024

$6,275 (+47.0%)

$63,920 + $134,800

$198,720

2023

$4,268 (−9.4%)

$63,920 + $125,080

$189,000

2022

$4,711 (+3.4%)

$44,000 + $121,280

$165,280

2021

$4,557 (+10.7%)

$44,000 + $114,600

$158,600

2020

$4,116 (−0.6%)

$44,000 + $114,600

$158,600

2019

$4,140 (+9.1%)

$44,000 + $97,600

$141,600

2018

$3,793 (+18.5%)

$21,480 + $105,280

$126,760

2017

$3,202 (+2.2%)

$21,480 + $105,280

$126,760

2016

$3,133 (+8.8%)

$21,234 + $75,286

$96,520

2014

$2,879 (+20.6%)

$21,480 + $75,040

$96,520

2013

$2,388 (−7.8%)

$48,120 + $24,720

$72,840

2012

$2,590 (−9.1%)

$48,120 + $27,360

$75,480

2011

$2,851 (+5.1%)

$21,440 + $59,240

$80,680

2010

$2,714 (+11.6%)

$21,429 + $59,251

$80,680

2008

$2,431

*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

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,836

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 233 02 025

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
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Other Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Other,Solid Surface Counters,Other
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Exterior Entry

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Property Condition: Resale

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2: $35
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association

School Information
Elementary School: Not Valid
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills

Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur go South on S. Columbia Drive off E. College Avenue, pass the Seminary and take the fourth left onto Forrest Boulevard. Home is on the corner.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 02 025

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

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Schools

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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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

6 days above 104° expected this year, 16 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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Decatur, GA • 30030

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$553,000 – $670,000

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Home values near 973 Forrest Blvd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
959 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$612,462
994 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 976 Sq. Ft.	$454,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
953 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$615,440
988 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1429 Sq. Ft.	$458,749

Address	Redfin Estimate
1002 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$758,044
982 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$571,352

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