1225 Carter Rd

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Description

You're going to fall in love with this fully-furnished luxury home for your next medium-to-long term film, corporate or personal project in Decatur. Completely-renovated by the masters at Light Box Homes, this cute-n-cuddly bungalow packs loads of features into an entertainer's dream. The home is situated on an expansive, private interior lot with a fire pit area and huge wood deck. Vaulted ceilings greet you as you step into the open-concept living room. The stylish kitchen has all the impliments...You're going to fall in love with this fully-furnished luxury home for your next medium-to-long term film, corporate or personal project in Decatur. Completely-renovated by the masters at Light Box Homes, this cute-n-cuddly bungalow packs loads of features into an entertainer's dream. The home is situated on an expansive, private interior lot with a fire pit area and huge wood deck. Vaulted ceilings greet you as you step into the open-concept living room. The stylish kitchen has all the impliments and tableware you'd expect in your own home plus a generous island with quartz countertops, pantry & stainless steel appliances. We mean to make cooking and entertaining a pleasure in this home, and of course the deck makes outdoor parties easy and fun. No expense was spared in the home renovation, which includes refinished hardwood floors throughout, new siding, windows, roof, state-of-the-art systems & mechanicals. The third bedroom is right by the front door, perfect for a home office or guest suite, and the master suite offers tons of walk-in-closet space & a sumptuous en suite with soaking tub, dual vanities, separate walk-in shower and private throne room. A four-car slate parking pad rounds out this excellent furnished property. Bike to Oakhurst Village, downtown Avondale or Decatur Square and enjoy exploring spots like Twains, Marley House, Brick Store Pub, The Iberian Pig, Café Lily and Revival. The Avondale MARTA station and world-famous Dekalb Farmer's Market are both just five minutes away by bike, and this house is within the Focus Area One of the award-winning charter school, The Museum School, plus an easy to commute to the CDC, Emory Dekalb, Assembly Studios and Electric Owl Studios. Walk to Columbia Seminary & Agnes Scott college, too! Since it's creation this house has been a home for famous movie producers and actors, entrepaneurs working on their next project, plus families in need of temporary housing during a home renovation project. Whatever your need for a turn-key temporary housing solution, The Big Backyard Bungalow has you covered.

Property Details for 1225 Carter Road

Subdivision Complex
Forrest Hills
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Gas Grill, Rear Stairs
Num Of Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Pad
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None
Furnished
Furnished
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2026 06:12 AM

Property Details for 1225 Carter Road

StatusActive
MLS #7752647
Days on Market16
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date05/01/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Month To Month
FurnishedFully Furnished
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyDeKalb County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Maximum One Executive Realtors, Stephen Jones
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Building Information for 1225 Carter Road

Building/Complex1225 Carter RdFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Property Information for 1225 Carter Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
  • Directions: From W College Avenue, head South on S Columbia Drive and turn right onto Carter Road. The bungalow is three houses in.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Coordinates: -84.276363, 33.758859
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 12 029
  • Application Fee Per Family: No
  • Association: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
Property and Assessments
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • SqFt Source: Not Available
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 216
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 295x96
  • Vegetation: Cleared, Grassed
Rental
Rent Information
  • Deposit: 3000
  • Lease Term: Month To Month
  • Pets Allowed: Call
  • Reservation Deposit: $1,500.00
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Pet Deposit $: $250.00
  • Occupant Types: Tenant
  • Deposit Required: Security

Schools near 1225 Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
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Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Druid Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Druid Hills High School
Public9 to 12

East Dekalb Special Education Center
PublicPK to 12

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.

1225 Carter Road is available for rent in Decatur, GA 30030. This property was listed on April 14, 2026 by Maximum One Executive Realtors, it's currently listed at $4,500. This listing's school district is Dekalb County School District. Nearby schools include Avondale Elementary School, Druid Hills Middle School and Druid Hills High School. 1225 Carter Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, a property built in 1948.

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Listing Courtesy of Maximum One Executive Realtors, Stephen Jones

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