1044 North Carter Road

Closed 3/31/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$551,000

4 beds2 baths1,846 sqft

1044 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.23 acresLot Size

1953Year Built

$298/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic opportunity - renovated brick home with a flexible floorplan featuring a 3-bedroom, 1-bath main residence plus an attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, or a private workspace. The ADU is currently configured as a separate unit; buyers may explore interior connection options if desired. The home has newer HVAC, 1 year old water heater, and 6 year old roof. Located in the sought-after Museum School district and outside Decatur city limits...Fantastic opportunity - renovated brick home with a flexible floorplan featuring a 3-bedroom, 1-bath main residence plus an attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, rental income, or a private workspace. The ADU is currently configured as a separate unit; buyers may explore interior connection options if desired. The home has newer HVAC, 1 year old water heater, and 6 year old roof. Located in the sought-after Museum School district and outside Decatur city limits (no city taxes), while still convenient to downtown Decatur, parks, and dining.

Listing closed: 03/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7721512

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta, Carol Reimer

Sold By Virtual Properties Realty.com, Steve Poe

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30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,942

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1044 North Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,738 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior: Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
Property Attached: No
Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1953
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Community Features: Lake, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Restaurant, Street Lights
Directions: Columbia Drive to N. Carter Road - second block on the corner of N. Carter Road and Wiltshire Drive.

Lake Name: None
View: Neighborhood
Coordinates: -84.273547, 33.764729

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 15 233 03 003
Tax Year: 2025

Master Association Fee: $.00
HOA Rent Restrictions: No
Association: No
Block: H
Tax Legal Description: 15-233-03-003
Tax Lot: 17

School Information

School Bus Route Elem: No
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/1044-N-Carter-Road-Decatur-GA-30030--7721512/unbranded

Parking

Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $12,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Fireplace Features: None
# of Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Recessed Lighting
Levels/Stories: One
Other Equipment: None
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan, Studio
Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
Main Bedrooms: 4
Total Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Additional Rooms: Attic, Family Room
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Brick 4 Sides
Dock: None

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Horse Amenities: None
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features: None
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Pool Private: No
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Other Structures: Second Residence

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available

Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Proposed Financing: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA

Plat Book: 0
Plat Page: 0
Property Condition: Resale
Possession: Close Of Escrow

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: None
Green Energy Generation: None

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1860.0

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
SqFt Source: Public Records
Square Footage: 1846.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 233
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Acreage Source: Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions: 109 x 117
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
Vegetation: Grassed

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information

Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Conventional
Land Lease: No

Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 1044 North Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 31, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1944789226	$551,000	+6.7% / yr
Feb 11, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1484027608	$421,000	+5.5% / yr
Feb 16, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #221506031	$189,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/31/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1944789226	$551,000 +6.7% / yr
02/11/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1484027608	$421,000 +5.5% / yr
02/16/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #221506031	$189,000

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

Public records

1044 North Carter Road

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,846 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,846 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

10,019 SqFt

Schools near 1044 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	4.9 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	5.3 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	11.4 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	0.8 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	4.9 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	5.3 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine Public9 to 12 Choice school	11.4 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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