Closed
Last Sold Price
$204,900
2 beds1,032 sqft

974 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Description

Location, Location, Location! 4 Sided Brick Ranch in Forrest Hills Neighborhood about 1 mile from Downtown Decatur Square. Original hardwood floors throughout, large open living room that leads into kitchen. Walk to award winning Museum School. Low Dekalb County Taxes. Awesome backyard patio overlooking large private yard perfect for relaxing.Location, Location, Location! 4 Sided Brick Ranch in Forrest Hills Neighborhood about 1 mile from Downtown Decatur Square. Original hardwood floors throughout, large open living room that leads into kitchen. Walk to award winning Museum School. Low Dekalb County Taxes. Awesome backyard patio overlooking large private yard perfect for relaxing.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$37/yrHOA Fees
  • Listed by: HAP RICHARDSON • KELLER WILLIAMS RLTY-PTREE RD
Listing closed: 05/31/2016 12:00 AM
Source: FMLS, MLS#: 5670561
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

137

Sale-to-list ratio

79.0%

Decatur, GA

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Location

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Principal and Interest

$1,094

Property Taxes

$152

HOA Dues

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Property information

974 North Carter Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,818 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Exterior: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground
  • Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take S. Columbia Drive southeast, left into neighborhood on North Carter
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -84.272535, 33.766881

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Parcel Number: 15 233 02 002
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: Yes
  • 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: $5,000.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
  • Diningroom Features: None
  • Kitchen Features: Other Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Other
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Lot Information

  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1032.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 95 X 229

Rental

Rent Information

  • Terms: Conventional

Property History

974 North Carter Road

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572176822

$204,900
Jun 26, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213636947

$195,873
DateEventPrice
05/31/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #572176822

$204,900

+0.5% / yr

06/26/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213636947

$195,873

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

Public records

974 North Carter Road

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,032 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,032 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

12,632 SqFt

Schools

Near 974 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.

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: 974 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$204,900
2
1,032
13,068
$167,500
2
1,224
–
$407,500
3
1,945
17,424
$176,400
3
1
936
12,197
–
3
2
1,580
14,810
$299,000
3
2
1,356
12,197

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