986 North Carter Road

Closed 7/12/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$407,500

3 beds2 baths1,945 sqft

986 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.4 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This cozy home is in the Perfect Location! A classic 4-sided brick bungalow, close to historic Avondale, walking distance to the lake, Willis Park, swim & tennis; eligible for Tier 1 Museum School lottery on a quiet street, less than 200 yards from the school. You will love this beautiful home, full of charm! It has an inviting front porch to sit back & relax along with a cobblestone walkway leading to a back patio on a private wooded lot for entertaining. An extensive commercial French drainage...This cozy home is in the Perfect Location! A classic 4-sided brick bungalow, close to historic Avondale, walking distance to the lake, Willis Park, swim & tennis; eligible for Tier 1 Museum School lottery on a quiet street, less than 200 yards from the school. You will love this beautiful home, full of charm! It has an inviting front porch to sit back & relax along with a cobblestone walkway leading to a back patio on a private wooded lot for entertaining. An extensive commercial French drainage system was added to the yard for superior water intrusion protection! You will feel welcomed the moment you enter the home! The bright & cozy family room has bright windows across the front of the house. The Living and dining spaces are open and inviting with a private flex office space behind gorgeous panel doors. There is an addition to this home which includes a cozy study complete with a fireplace leading to the owner’s suite. The eat-in kitchen has beautiful cabinets, granite countertops, updated appliances, a pantry, and a laundry closet. There is an outside gas line for grilling without the need for propane! Head down the hallway to 2 spacious bedrooms. Only minutes from Downtown Decatur, Emory, Agnes Scott & the CDC. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Listed by: Charlene Portis • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atl

Listing closed: 07/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6901002

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$410,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

89.2%

$428,000

Sold 01/28/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,868
Square Feet: 0.58
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,740
Square Feet: 0.23
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3002 Laguna Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metro Atl, Charlene Portis

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Metro Atl, Laura Zipperer

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Principal and Interest

$2,175

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 986 North Carter Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,580 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: DeKalb County
Subdivision Complex: Forrest Hills
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior: Courtyard, Gas Grill
Parking Features: Driveway
Property Attached: No
Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Community Features: None
Directions: From I-285, Take exit 41 toward Avondale Estates, turn right onto GA-10 W, continue onto GA-154 W/Memorial Dr. Turn right onto Nottingham Dr, then left onto Wiltshire Dr, right onto N Carter Rd. or GPS

Lake Name: None
View: Other
Coordinates: -84.272491, 33.766481

Taxes and HOA Information

Parcel Number: 15 233 02 004
Tax Year: 2020

Master Association Fee: $.00
HOA Rent Restrictions: No
Association: No
Block: E
Tax Lot: 17

School Information

Elementary School: Avondale
High School: Druid Hills

Middle School: Druid Hills

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour Link PP: https://www.propertypanorama.com/986-N-Carter-Road-Decatur-GA-30030/unbranded

Parking

Carport or Garage: 0
Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate

Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
# of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Bookcases
Levels/Stories: One
Other Equipment: None
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Bedroom Features: None
Diningroom Features: Open Concept
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Master Bathroom Features: None
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Main Bedrooms: 3
Total Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Additional Rooms: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00

Exterior Features

Accessibility Features: None
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides

Dock: None
Fencing: None
Horse Amenities: None
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Pool Features: None
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Roof Type: Shingle
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features: None
Laundry Features: In Hall
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Other Structures: None

Property

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available

Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts

Property and Assessments

Assumable: No
Home Warranty: No

Plat Book: 00
Plat Page: 00
Property Condition: Resale
Possession: Close Of Escrow

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Insulation
Green Energy Generation: None

Lot Information

Section/GMD: 00
SqFt Source: Public Records

Square Footage: 1945.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Land lot: 233
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Wooded
Acreage Source: Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions: 246 x 65
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 234.0
Vegetation: Wooded

Rental

Rent Information

Terms: Cash
Land Lease: No

Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 986 North Carter Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 12, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1468028989	$407,500	+3.3% / yr
Jun 7, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #213632516	$250,000	+13.5% / yr
Feb 12, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #308143475	$186,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/12/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1468028989	$407,500 +3.3% / yr
06/07/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #213632516	$250,000 +13.5% / yr
02/12/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #308143475	$186,500

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

Public Records for 986 North Carter Road

Taxable Value

Land

$63,920

Additions

$142,240

Total$206,160

Tax Record

2025

$9,472 ($789 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,945 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,945 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

16,117 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1950

Zoning

R75

County

DEKALB

APN

15 233 02 004

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 986 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.6 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	4.8 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	5.2 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	11.4 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Avondale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
5/10	Druid Hills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.6 mi
6/10	Druid Hills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.1 mi
NR	East Dekalb Special Education Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	4.8 mi
NR	John Robert Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	5.2 mi
7/10	Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medicine Public9 to 12 Choice school	11.4 mi
NR	Friends School Of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Academe of the Oaks Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	The Waldorf School of Atlanta PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 986 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$407,500	3	2	1,945	17,424
992 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$351,002	2	1	1,032	17,424
974 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$204,900	2	1	1,032	13,068
1000 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$170,000	3	1	975	31,363
979 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$299,000	3	2	1,356	12,197
985 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$134,000	2	1	957	–
993 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$247,900	4	3	3,028	15,246
973 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$176,400	3	1	936	12,197
964 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$167,500	2	2	1,224	–
1001 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$389,500	3	2	1,858	17,424
1008 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	2	1	1,034	21,344
950 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	3	2	1,580	14,810
969 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$400,000	2	2	1,300	13,068
1014 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	–	2	1	1,038	11,326
1007 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030	$418,500	3	2	1,612	17,424

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