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217 FORKNER DR

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,314 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$294 (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.$25,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 1,083 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

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

E
Glennwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Decatur High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Renfroe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Decatur City 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

217 Forkner Dr 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Medlock / North Decatur
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Medlock / North Decatur
  • Older than 95% of homes in Medlock / North Decatur

How it measures up in Decatur 30030

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

Living area2,314 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 217 Forkner Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedlock / North DecaturDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Living areabigger than2,314 ft²78% of homes70% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac91% of homes88% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19405% of homes25% of homes5% of homes

About 217 Forkner Dr

When did 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA last sell?

217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA last sold on Jul 24, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,314 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA built?

217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA is assigned to Glennwood Elementary School (elementary); Decatur High School (high), rated A; Renfroe Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Decatur City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,729 homes in Decatur 30030, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,314 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA was $294. The county assessed it at $25,200.

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