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#7571803, WESLEE KNAPP, Listing Office: Keller Knapp
$1,699,500 List price
217 Forkner Dr Decatur, GA 30030
$10,000
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5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
0.4 acres
House
Property details
About 217 Forkner Dr
RARE opportunity to own a custom luxury home to be built on nearly half ACRE flat lot in the award-winning City of Decatur school district, designed and built by Arlene Dean Homes, a specialized & local City of Decatur builder. If you have always dreamt of moving into a home that was perfectly made for you, THIS is your chance. Renderings in this listing are just an example of what type of home you can have. Whether it be modern or classic architecture that suits your fancy, Arlene Dean Homes has all of the resources you need to begin the design process right away - getting you closer to enjoying your brand new home with a location that can't be beat! Walk to Glenlake Park where bike trails, walking paths, pool & tennis center converge. A short stroll to local shops, noteworthy restaurants and gastropubs in Downtown Decatur. Minutes to MARTA, Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital & major highways. Prefer to use another builder? Simply buy the lot for $600,000 and use a builder of your choice. An unmatched location in neighborhood benefits with close proximity to everything else you could dream of, this property is a blank canvas simply calling for you to build your dream home. Can you picture it already?
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year builtNew Const., 2024
ParkingParking Pad
MLS #10205262
FireplaceFamily Room
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: High Ceilings, Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Parking Pad
- View: City
- Exterior: Other
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman, Traditional
- Heating: Central, Zoned
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $1,699,500
- Annual Tax Amount: $253
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Private
- Directions: Head north on Commerce Dr toward Swanton Way 0.5 mi, Turn left onto Church St 0.7 mi, Turn right onto Forkner Dr., Destination will be on the right
- Year Built: 2024
- Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 10205262
- MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
- Office Name: Keller Knapp, Inc
- Listing Agent: Derek P Wood
Based on information from the Georgia MLS © 2025.
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Home Sold | $225,000 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Home Sold | $225,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,200 | $253 |
| 2022 | $25,200 | $239 |
| 2021 | $25,200 | $239 |
| 2020 | $166,160 | $239 |
| 2018 | $157,400 | $2,315 |
| 2017 | $134,880 | $2,315 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Tallay Street Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.1 mi
•2617 Talley St
8
International Community School
Public Charter KG-5
1.2 mi
•2418 Wood Trail Ln
7
Fernbank Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•157 Heaton Park Dr NE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,913. Residents of Decatur, GA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
20%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
The Container Store
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 217 Forkner Dr
The listing price of 217 Forkner Dr property is $1,699,500.
The property 217 Forkner Dr is a house located in Decatur, Georgia, 30030.
Active Listing: 217 Forkner Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 217 Forkner Dr are: Tallay Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), International Community School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fernbank Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Renfroe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Museum School Avondale Estates (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Decatur High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Druid Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dekalb School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $253 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 15, 2021 for $225,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 217 Forkner Dr has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 217 Forkner Dr is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 217 Forkner Dr is 2024.
This home is located at 217 Forkner Dr in Decatur, GA and zip code 30030. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 21, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,699,500.
While more than 51 listings in Decatur, GA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 60 listings sold at asking price, and more than 111 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Decatur, GA increased by 15.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $329,760.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.