1516 Carter Road

Closed 7/8/25
Closed 7/8/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$185,000
4 beds1,395 sqft

1516 Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming Ranch-Style Home in Columbia Acres, Decatur – Ideal for First-Time Buyers or Investors! Discover the potential of this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home nestled in the serene Columbia Acres neighborhood of Decatur. With its classic layout and inviting features, this property is a canvas ready for your personal touch. This home offers a spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. Step out onto the rear deck, an ideal spot for...Charming Ranch-Style Home in Columbia Acres, Decatur – Ideal for First-Time Buyers or Investors! Discover the potential of this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home nestled in the serene Columbia Acres neighborhood of Decatur. With its classic layout and inviting features, this property is a canvas ready for your personal touch. This home offers a spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. Step out onto the rear deck, an ideal spot for morning coffee or weekend barbecues. The unfinished basement provides ample space for customization—whether you're envisioning a home gym, office, or additional living area or a additional storage space. Enjoy the freedom of homeownership with no HOA restrictions, giving you flexibility to personalize and upgrade as you wish. While the home does need some TLC, its solid structure and prime location make it an outstanding investment opportunity with lots of potential for future appreciation. Located in the heart of Decatur, Columbia Acres offers convenient access to a variety of attractions and shopping destinations. Spend weekends exploring downtown Decatur’s boutiques and restaurants, discover treasures at Kudzu Antiques, or shop fresh produce at Your DeKalb Farmers Market. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby green spaces like Woodlands Garden and the Georgia Perimeter College Botanical Garden offer peaceful retreats. Entertainment options are abundant, with AMC North DeKalb 16 close by and a variety of local events and festivals happening year-round. Don't miss the chance to make this charming property your own. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking a promising project, this home is full of possibilities! Offers must be submitted through Propoffers website. No blind offers, Sold AS-IS, NO
SDS, - Subject to seller addendum - For financed offers EMD to be 1% or $1000 whichever is greater. - All offers are subject to OFAC
clearance Sold AS-IS, NO SDS, NO blind offers, please email listing broker for LBP Exhibit.
Listing closed: 07/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7571952
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$195,000

Avg days on market

121

Sale-to-list ratio

86.3%

Decatur, GA

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Property Information for 1516 Carter Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,159 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Columbia Acres
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Directions: please use GPS for driving directions
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -84.27555, 33.748907
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15 201 09 038
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: ALSO LOT 8 PB 11 PG 88
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Peachcrest
  • High School: Towers
  • Middle School: Mary McLeod Bethune
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $3,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Laminate Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Other
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Proposed Financing: 1031 Exchange, Cash
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1395.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 138 x 100

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 1516 Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908127467

$185,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908127467

$185,000

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

Public records

1516 Carter Road

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,395 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,395 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

13,939 SqFt

Schools near 1516 Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Towers High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Public - 4 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peachcrest Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public6 to 8

Towers High School
Public9 to 12

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Public4 to 8

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: 1516 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$185,000
4
1,395
13,939
1508 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$234,500
3
1,104
8,712
1524 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$329,000
3
2,200
6,969
1515 Rupert Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$74,900
3
1,104
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1507 Rupert Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$220,000
3
1,104
8,712
1511 Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30032
$480,821
3
2,006
8,712

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