986 North Carter Road

Closed 7/12/21
Closed 7/12/21
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Last Sold Price
$407,500
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3 beds1,945 sqft

986 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Charlene Portis • Keller Williams Realty Metro Atl
Listing closed: 07/12/2021 12:00 AM
Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6901002
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$410,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

89.2%

Decatur, GA

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Location

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Property information

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

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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

986 North Carter Road

DateEventPrice
Jul 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468028989

$407,500
Jun 7, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213632516

$250,000
Feb 12, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #308143475

$186,500
DateEventPrice
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

986 North Carter Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,945 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,945 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

16,117 SqFt

Schools

Near 986 North Carter Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.

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This home: 986 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$407,500
3
1,945
17,424
992 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$351,002
2
1,032
17,424
974 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
$204,900
2
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
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2
1,356
12,197
985 North Carter Road, Decatur, GA 30030
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