959 North Carter Road

Closed 5/15/19
Closed 5/15/19
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Last Sold Price
$300,000
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2 beds1,032 sqft

959 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Description

The biggest lot in the highly sought after Forrest Hills community! At just over half an acre this beautiful light filled home has been recently updated by the owners! The remodeled country kitchen allows for an open floorpan, featuring quartz countertops, new appliances, custom cabinets, new paint, new real shiplap, open shelving and all the "built-in's" one could dream of. The recently remodeled bathroom boast a "chic" chevron tile, a continuous shiplap tile and a custom floating vanity! All of...The biggest lot in the highly sought after Forrest Hills community! At just over half an acre this beautiful light filled home has been recently updated by the owners! The remodeled country kitchen allows for an open floorpan, featuring quartz countertops, new appliances, custom cabinets, new paint, new real shiplap, open shelving and all the "built-in's" one could dream of. The recently remodeled bathroom boast a "chic" chevron tile, a continuous shiplap tile and a custom floating vanity! All of this on your own park-like private backyard, with a new custom deck!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$291/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Adam Mincey • EXP Realty, LLC.
Listing closed: 05/15/2019 12:00 AM
Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6515188
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Decatur, GA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
902
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

1349 Conway Road, Decatur, GA 30030

a front view of a house with garden
2

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Sold 04/24/26

2
Bedrooms
923
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

762 Livingstone Place, Decatur, GA 30030

3

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Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
912
Square Feet
0.4
Acres

691 Cool Hollow Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

a front view of a house with garden
4

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Bedrooms
947
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

958 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030

$240,000 | 1864 Ridgeland Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
5

$240,000

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Bedrooms
1,054
Square Feet
0.32
Acres

1864 Ridgeland Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

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6

$269,900

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Bedrooms
940
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

2447 Hillside Avenue, Decatur, GA 30032

7

$363,980

Sold 07/02/25

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Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
990
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

683 Sunstede Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants
8

$285,000

Sold 05/14/26

2
Bedrooms
931
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

545 Quillian Avenue, Decatur, GA 30032

$220,000 | 1433 Meadowlark Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
9

$220,000

Sold 04/14/25

2
Bedrooms
1,050
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

1433 Meadowlark Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

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Property information

959 North Carter Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,250 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Exterior: Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Street Lights
  • Directions: From Downtown Decatur, go east on E College Ave, right on S Columbia, left on N Carter home will be on left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.272749, 33.767805

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Parcel Number: 15 233 01 016
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • 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

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Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Other Structures: None

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
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Negotiable

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Lot Information

  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1032.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Creek On Lot, Level, Sloped
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 230 x 60

Rental

Rent Information

  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No

Property History

959 North Carter Road

DateEventPrice
May 15, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646012234

$300,000
Mar 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #491230731

$190,000
Apr 17, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #239058355

$192,000
DateEventPrice
05/15/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646012234

$300,000

+11.6% / yr

03/17/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #491230731

$190,000

-0.2% / yr

04/17/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #239058355

$192,000

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

Public records

959 North Carter Road

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,188 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,188 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

23,087 SqFt

Schools

Near 959 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 959 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$300,000
2
1,032
21,780
955 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
2
1,890
18,295
963 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$204,200
3
2
1,320
19,602
951 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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3
2
1,734
13,068
969 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$400,000
2
1,300
13,068
964 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$167,500
2
1,224
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