Closed
Last Sold Price
$300,000
2 beds1,032 sqft

959 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$291/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

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!
  • 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

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Location

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Sold By EXP Realty, LLC., Adam Mincey

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Property Information for 959 North Carter Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,250 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • 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
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 for 959 North Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646012234

$300,000

+11.6% / yr

Mar 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #491230731

$190,000

-0.2% / yr

Apr 17, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #239058355

$192,000
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
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 for 959 North Carter Road

Taxable Value

Land

$61,000

Additions

$117,240
Total$178,240

Tax Record

2025

$5,006 ($417 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,188 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,188 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

23,087 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1950

Year Renovated

2012

Zoning

R75

County

DEKALB

APN

15-233-01-016

Schools near 959 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
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.

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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
–
3
2
1,890
18,295
$204,200
3
2
1,320
19,602
–
3
2
1,734
13,068
$400,000
2
1,300
13,068
$167,500
2
1,224
–

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