Sought after 3 Bedroom bungalow in Forrest Hills neighborhood on rare Full Basement with 1 car Garage. Move-in Ready with Light and Bright Kitchen featuring white Cabinets and Quartz counters and Hardwoods throughout. Retreat to the Gorgeous screened porch overlooking the large private Fenced-In Backyard-Perfect for Entertaining! Large Basement is perfect for Storage or Workshop. Tier 1 Zoning for Museum School. Walk to Neighborhood Parks Shop at local boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, salons or nibble and sip at buzz-worthy restaurants and pubs. Live in Decatur, without city taxes! East of Atlanta BeltLine and 6 miles from Downtown Atlanta for Concerts or Sporting Events, 1 Mile from Downtown Decatur! City of Decatur is 4 square miles packed with more than 200 great reasons to live here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$400Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by JOHN BAILEY• John Bailey Realty, Inc.
Bought with LYNN GAY• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6724449
Redfin Estimate
$442,396
$130K since sold in June 2020$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.7% lower than the average sale price ($495K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sought after 3 Bedroom bungalow in Forrest Hills neighborhood on rare Full Basement with 1 car Garage. Move-in Ready with Light and Bright Kitchen featuring white Cabinets and Quartz counters and Hardwoods throughout. Retreat to the Gorgeous screened porch overlooking the large private Fenced-In Backyard-Perfect for Entertaining! Large Basement is perfect for Storage or Workshop. Tier 1 Zoning for Museum School. Walk to Neighborhood Parks Shop at local boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, salons or nibble and sip at buzz-worthy restaurants and pubs. Live in Decatur, without city taxes! East of Atlanta BeltLine and 6 miles from Downtown Atlanta for Concerts or Sporting Events, 1 Mile from Downtown Decatur! City of Decatur is 4 square miles packed with more than 200 great reasons to live here.
Public Records
Nov 10, 1988
Sold
$73,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,935 (−0.3%)
$58,120 + $110,880
$169,000
2024
$4,948 (+27.7%)
$58,120 + $110,880
$169,000
2023
$3,873 (−11.9%)
$58,120 + $104,400
$162,520
2022
$4,398 (+8.7%)
$40,000 + $99,960
$139,960
2021
$4,047 (−18.8%)
$40,000 + $84,720
$124,720
2020
$4,983 (+10.5%)
$40,000 + $84,720
$124,720
2019
$4,509 (+15.5%)
$40,000 + $54,240
$94,240
2018
$3,903 (+17.3%)
$19,520 + $60,720
$80,240
2017
$3,327 (−6.8%)
$19,520 + $60,720
$80,240
2016
$3,569 (+21.8%)
$19,520 + $52,800
$72,320
2014
$2,931 (−11.6%)
$19,520 + $44,840
$64,360
2013
$3,317 (+30.9%)
$43,760 + $21,160
$64,920
2012
$2,534 (−10.3%)
$22,440 + $22,200
$44,640
2011
$2,825 (+5.0%)
$22,120 + $57,960
$80,080
2010
$2,690 (+11.7%)
$22,120 + $57,960
$80,080
2008
$2,408
Tax history for 1027 N Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,935 (−0.3%)
$58,120 + $110,880
$169,000
2024
$4,948 (+27.7%)
$58,120 + $110,880
$169,000
2023
$3,873 (−11.9%)
$58,120 + $104,400
$162,520
2022
$4,398 (+8.7%)
$40,000 + $99,960
$139,960
2021
$4,047 (−18.8%)
$40,000 + $84,720
$124,720
2020
$4,983 (+10.5%)
$40,000 + $84,720
$124,720
2019
$4,509 (+15.5%)
$40,000 + $54,240
$94,240
2018
$3,903 (+17.3%)
$19,520 + $60,720
$80,240
2017
$3,327 (−6.8%)
$19,520 + $60,720
$80,240
2016
$3,569 (+21.8%)
$19,520 + $52,800
$72,320
2014
$2,931 (−11.6%)
$19,520 + $44,840
$64,360
2013
$3,317 (+30.9%)
$43,760 + $21,160
$64,920
2012
$2,534 (−10.3%)
$22,440 + $22,200
$44,640
2011
$2,825 (+5.0%)
$22,120 + $57,960
$80,080
2010
$2,690 (+11.7%)
$22,120 + $57,960
$80,080
2008
$2,408
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,297
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 005
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
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Level Driveway
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Other
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Office
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rear Stairs
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas 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 Decatur Square - South on Columbia past the Columbia Seminary make Left on North Carter - Home will be on the right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,297
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 005
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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