1041 North Carter Road

Closed 7/31/18

Charming home in desirable Forrest Hills!

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Last Sold Price

$283,000

3 beds1 bath1,046 sqft

1041 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.4 acresLot Size

1951Year Built

$271/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$35/yrHOA Fees

Description

Charming cottage in desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood! Original hardwood flooring throughout main level, plenty of natural light, and a wood burning fireplace! Rocking chair front porch, large private yard, and a spacious back deck perfect for entertaining. Features include separate dining room and his and her closets in the master bedroom. Quiet street just minutes from downtown Decatur and Oakhurst Village. Walkable to The Museum School and Avondale Park. Active neighborhood with optional Neighborhood...Charming cottage in desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood! Original hardwood flooring throughout main level, plenty of natural light, and a wood burning fireplace! Rocking chair front porch, large private yard, and a spacious back deck perfect for entertaining. Features include separate dining room and his and her closets in the master bedroom. Quiet street just minutes from downtown Decatur and Oakhurst Village. Walkable to The Museum School and Avondale Park. Active neighborhood with optional Neighborhood Association.

Listing closed: 07/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6019682

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$257,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

$250,000

Sold 10/01/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 932
Square Feet: 0.27
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Acres

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1041 North Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,007 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Midway Woods Forrest Hills
Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
Exterior: Garden
Parking Features: Driveway
Property Attached: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1951
Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Community Features: None
Directions: From Decatur Square take E. Ponce De Leon Ave then take a right on Commerce Dr. cross over E. College Ave. Turn left on N Carter. Home will be on the left.

Lake Name: None
View: Other
Coordinates: -84.274175, 33.764977

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 15 233 01 003
Tax Year: 2016

Master Association Fee: $.00
Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Rent Restrictions: No
Association: Yes
Block: 0
Tax Lot: 0

School Information

School Bus Route Elem: Yes
School Bus Route High: Yes

School Bus Route Middle: Yes
Elementary School: Avondale
High School: Druid Hills
Middle School: Druid Hills

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/fmls/6019682

Parking

Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Living Room
# of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Levels/Stories: One
Other Equipment: None
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Main Bedrooms: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
Main Full Baths: 1
Additional Rooms: Other
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00

Exterior Features

Accessibility Features: None
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Dock: None
Fencing: None
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof Type: Composition
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Pool Private: No
Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: None

Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Plat Book: 0

Plat Page: 0
Property Condition: Resale
Possession: Negotiable

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Windows

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 0
SqFt Source: Appraiser

Square Footage: 1046.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 0
Lot Features: Private, Wooded
Acreage Source: Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x176
Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Vegetation: Wooded

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information

Swim/Tennis Fee: $0

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Conventional

Property History for 1041 North Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627702143	$283,000	+10.1% / yr
Mar 14, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #567470218	$225,000	+1.0% / yr
Aug 15, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #229376199	$206,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627702143	$283,000 +10.1% / yr
03/14/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #567470218	$225,000 +1.0% / yr
08/15/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #229376199	$206,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1041 North Carter Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,008 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,008 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

17,424 SqFt

Schools near 1041 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.8 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	5.0 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	5.3 mi
8/10	Museum School Avondale Estates	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	0.3 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.8 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.1 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	5.0 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	5.3 mi
8/10	Museum School Avondale Estates CharterK to 8 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1041 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$283,000	3	1	1,046	17,424
1033 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$164,900	2	1	842	–
1053 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	–	0.5	936	7,841
1044 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$551,000	4	2	1,846	10,018
1027 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$312,000	3	2	1,107	17,424
1046 Ashbury Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$530,000	3	3	1,745	10,890
1050 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$385,000	3	2	1,289	10,454
1059 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	–	0.5	–	5,227
2842 Wiltshire Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$197,500	3	1	1,100	11,326
1056 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	2	1	1,315	10,454
1042 Ashbury Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	3	2,128	11,326
1034 Ashbury Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	3	1,695	9,583
1019 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$9,800	3	1	1,299	15,246
1050 Ashbury Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$373,000	3	3	2,038	8,712
1045 Walker Drive, Decatur, GA 30030	$270,000	3	2	1,409	–

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