1238 Carter Road

Closed 5/22/19
Closed 5/22/19
This wonderful 3 BR/2 BA home could be yours! Just a short stroll to the City of Decatur's newly acquired 77 acre Legacy Park.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$314,900
3 beds1,543 sqft

1238 Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$204/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

The spacious home you've been looking for! Updated kitchen and baths, freshly painted inside and out, and 2 year new roof! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, new dishwasher, and beautiful new white cast iron sink. A breakfast bar connects to dining area which opens to a large living room. Ample flex-space includes an office, sunroom, and practical laundry/mud room. The backyard is large, private and gorgeously landscaped with a patio perfect for entertaining. Easy walk to Decatur's 77 acre Legacy...The spacious home you've been looking for! Updated kitchen and baths, freshly painted inside and out, and 2 year new roof! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, new dishwasher, and beautiful new white cast iron sink. A breakfast bar connects to dining area which opens to a large living room. Ample flex-space includes an office, sunroom, and practical laundry/mud room. The backyard is large, private and gorgeously landscaped with a patio perfect for entertaining. Easy walk to Decatur's 77 acre Legacy Park and Dearborn Park. 1st tier Museum School eligible. Enjoy!
Listing closed: 05/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6538286
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1238 Carter Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,510 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills Midway Woods
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Near Public Transport
  • Directions: Going East on College Ave, turn right (south) on Candler Rd, turn left on MIdway Rd, and then turn left on Carter Rd. Home will be on the right.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.275473, 33.758188
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 06 005
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills
  • Middle School: Druid Hills

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room, Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Office, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • 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
  • SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Square Footage: 1543.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 216
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • Acreage Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x212
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1238 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647528426

$314,900

+3.4% / yr

Jun 9, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275022517

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647528426

$314,900

+3.4% / yr

06/09/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275022517

$225,000

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

Public records

1238 Carter Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,480 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,480 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

16,117 SqFt

Schools near 1238 Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Druid Hills Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Druid Hills High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dekalb School Of The Arts
Public - 8 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

Dekalb School Of The Arts
Public8 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1238 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$314,900
3
1,543
17,424
1244 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$383,060
3
1,157
17,424
1226 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$229,000
2
1,060
17,424
1226 Carter Road, Unit 3, Decatur, GA 30030
$229,000
2
1,060
17,424
1250 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
–
3
2
1,398
15,682
1237 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
1
1,248
20,473

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