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$418,806$265 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $226,900 on May 27, 2005

1197 FORREST BLVD

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,582 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$419K
$400K low$437K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$226,900 · May 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,012 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$159,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$398,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(7)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avondale Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Druid Hills High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Druid Hills Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30030These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,836 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,388
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,700
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1197 Forrest Blvd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Decatur 30030
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Decatur 30030
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Decatur 30030
  • Older than 92% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Decatur 30030

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$199K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Decatur 30030.

How it measures up in Decatur 30030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Decatur 30030.

Estimated value$418,806
CheaperTypical $637,408Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,582 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,814 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 1197 Forrest Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$418,80622% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26518% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,582 ft²38% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac76% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than194837% of homes8% of homes

About 1197 Forrest Blvd

How much is 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA is $418,806 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $400,473 to $437,139. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA last sell?

1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA last sold on May 27, 2005 for $226,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA?

1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,582 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA built?

1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA?

1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA is assigned to Avondale Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Druid Hills High School (high), rated B-; Druid Hills Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,729 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 22% of them ($418,806 against a typical $637,408), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($265 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,582 ft² against a typical 1,814 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1948 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1197 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA was $5,012. The county assessed it at $159,520.

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