Expanded renovated 4 sides brick ranch in Forrest Hills, b/w Decatur-Avondale Estates, close to Emory/CDC. 3 beds plus bonus room, LR, separate dining. Walking distance to The Museum School (Tier 1 attendance district). Open floor plan features spacious living adjacent to renovated kitchen. Dining leads to expansive deck. Bonus room (perfect as office/den). Master suite w/ travertine tiled bath; addl enormous sunny bdrm and large 3d bdrm. Yard is large, flat, manicured w/ Japanese maples, specimen plants; fenced backyard. 1 car garage, 2 driveways, double pane windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by CHRIS JENKO• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Listed by JAMES MCMAHEL• RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bought with Ben Dowell• Keller Williams Realty Intown ATL
Source:FMLS #6630142
Redfin Estimate
$588,282
$199K since sold in January 2020$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($616K) of 5 comparable homes.
Expanded and Renovated 4 Sides Brick Ranch in Forrest Hills, between Decatur and Avondale Estates and close to Emory/CDC. 3 bedrooms plus bonus room, living room and separate dining room, 2 bathrooms. Walking distance to The Museum School (Tier 1 attendance district), Avondale Park, Avondale Lake, Friends School of Atlanta. Forrest Hills is in unincorporated Dekalb County, near downtown Decatur without city taxes. Open floor plan features a spacious living room with large windows adjacent to kitchen (breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, solid wood Shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash). Foyer with double coat closet. Separate dining room has French doors leading to the expansive deck. 3 separate spacious bedrooms plus a bonus room (perfect for as office/den). Master suite has its travertine tiled bathroom; enormous sunny bedroom with windows on three sides; third bedroom is spacious. Yard is large, flat, manicured with Japanese maples and other specimen plants; fenced backyard. 1 car garage offers excellent storage, 2 driveways allow for plenty of off-street parking, double pane windows and fresh paint throughout.
Public Records
Jul 2, 2013
Sold
$260,000
$140/sq ft
FMLS #5146996
Jul 10, 2013
Price Changed
$260,000
$140/sq ft
Jul 10, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2013
Price Changed
$264,900
$143/sq ft
Jun 21, 2013
Sold
$260,000
$140/sq ft
May 18, 2013
Pending
—
May 14, 2013
Listed
$264,900
$143/sq ft
Tremendous Curb Appeal and ManicuredLandscaping, Lush Lawn, Japanese Maples and Other Specimen Trees and Shrubs Grace the Front Yard Entry Foyer Bright and Open Floor plan: Hardwoods, Moldings, Designer Paint, Tremendous Natural Light Great Room Opens to Breakfast Area and Gourmet Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Richly Stained Cabinetry, Custom Mosaic Backsplash, Stainless Appliance, Tile Floor Separate Formal Dining Room with French Doors to Enormous Deck Overlooking Glorious Fenced and Private Backyard: Lush, Level and Impeccably Landscaped Renovated Master
FMLS #3924829
Sep 10, 2009
Sold
$257,000
$138/sq ft
Jun 26, 2009
Listed
$269,900
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 2006
Sold
$235,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 2002
Sold
$186,100
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,145 (+1.9%)
$58,120 + $145,040
$203,160
2024
$6,030 (+26.4%)
$58,120 + $145,040
$203,160
2023
$4,771 (−14.4%)
$58,120 + $129,480
$187,600
2022
$5,571 (+5.2%)
$40,000 + $127,640
$167,640
2021
$5,298 (+13.4%)
$39,800 + $116,000
$155,800
2020
$4,673
$39,800 + $116,000
$155,800
2019
$4,672 (+9.4%)
$40,000 + $113,840
$153,840
2018
$4,271 (+3.9%)
$19,520 + $117,280
$136,800
2017
$4,112 (+15.4%)
$19,520 + $117,280
$136,800
2016
$3,562 (+13.9%)
$19,520 + $84,480
$104,000
2014
$3,126 (+33.2%)
$19,520 + $84,480
$104,000
2013
$2,346 (+7.1%)
$43,760 + $27,960
$71,720
2012
$2,190 (−39.4%)
$22,440 + $41,520
$63,960
2011
$3,613 (+10.9%)
$22,120 + $80,160
$102,280
2010
$3,257 (+9.9%)
$22,120 + $80,160
$102,280
2008
$2,963
Tax history for 1001 N Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,145 (+1.9%)
$58,120 + $145,040
$203,160
2024
$6,030 (+26.4%)
$58,120 + $145,040
$203,160
2023
$4,771 (−14.4%)
$58,120 + $129,480
$187,600
2022
$5,571 (+5.2%)
$40,000 + $127,640
$167,640
2021
$5,298 (+13.4%)
$39,800 + $116,000
$155,800
2020
$4,673
$39,800 + $116,000
$155,800
2019
$4,672 (+9.4%)
$40,000 + $113,840
$153,840
2018
$4,271 (+3.9%)
$19,520 + $117,280
$136,800
2017
$4,112 (+15.4%)
$19,520 + $117,280
$136,800
2016
$3,562 (+13.9%)
$19,520 + $84,480
$104,000
2014
$3,126 (+33.2%)
$19,520 + $84,480
$104,000
2013
$2,346 (+7.1%)
$43,760 + $27,960
$71,720
2012
$2,190 (−39.4%)
$22,440 + $41,520
$63,960
2011
$3,613 (+10.9%)
$22,120 + $80,160
$102,280
2010
$3,257 (+9.9%)
$22,120 + $80,160
$102,280
2008
$2,963
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,858
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, Entrance Foyer, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level, Upper Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Library, Living Room, Office
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Decatur, south on Commerce, onto S Columbia, left onto N Carter, home on left
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Street Lights, Near Schools
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,858
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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