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$572,782$347 / 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 81How 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

253 FORKNER DR

DECATUR, GA 30030
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,650 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$573K
$465K low$680K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3 (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.$161,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,600

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.0.32
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.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 150 ft²Porch · 88 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.

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 · 1.2 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

253 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Decatur 30030
  • Older than 95% of homes in Medlock / North Decatur

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
$200K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$572,782
CheaperTypical $636,510Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 253 Forkner Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedlock / North DecaturDecatur 30030DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,78258% of homes42% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34775% of homes54% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,650 ft²50% of homes42% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac75% of homes77% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than19415% of homes26% of homes5% of homes

About 253 Forkner Dr

How much is 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA is $572,782 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $465,425 to $680,139. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,650 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA built?

253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

253 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 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA compare to other homes in Decatur 30030?

Among the 9,729 homes in Decatur 30030, it is worth more than 42% of them ($572,782 against a typical $636,510), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($347 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1941 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 77% 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 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Forkner Dr, Decatur, GA was $3. The county assessed it at $161,440.

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