Charming cottage in desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood! Original hardwood flooring throughout main level, plenty of natural light, and a wood burning fireplace! Rocking chair front porch, large private yard, and a spacious back deck perfect for entertaining. Features include separate dining room and his and her closets in the master bedroom. Quiet street just minutes from downtown Decatur and Oakhurst Village. Walkable to The Museum School and Avondale Park. Active neighborhood with optional Neighborhood Association.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$387Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erin McKendry• Keller Knapp
Bought with CHERIE KING• Atlanta Intown Dwellings, Inc.
Source:FMLS #6019682
Redfin Estimate
$404,349
$121K since sold in July 2018$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 9.5% lower than the average sale price ($447K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming cottage in desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood! Original hardwood flooring throughout main level, plenty of natural light, and a charming wood burning fireplace! Rocking chair front porch, large private yard, and a spacious back deck perfect for entertaining. Features include separate dining room and his and her closets in the master bedroom. Quiet street just minutes from downtown Decatur and Oakhurst Village. Walkable to The Museum School and Avondale Park. Active neighborhood with optional Neighborhood Association.
FMLS #5643495
Nov 5, 2016
Price Changed
$215,000
$206/sq ft
Mar 14, 2016
Price Changed
$225,000
$215/sq ft
Mar 14, 2016
Sold
$225,000
$215/sq ft
Feb 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 4, 2016
Listed
$215,000
$206/sq ft
Very well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage in desirable Forrest Hills neighborhood. Original hardwood floors, lots of natural light, separate dining room, and wood burning fireplace. Features his and her closets in master bedroom, separate laundry room, rocking chair front porch, nice sized back deck, and private wooded backyard. Only 2 miles from downtown Decatur and Oakhurst. Walk to The Museum School! Active, voluntary Neighborhood Association, and LOW DeKalb Taxes.
Public Records
Mar 21, 2016
Sold
$225,000
$215/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 2007
Sold
$206,500
$197/sq ft
FMLS #3507513
Aug 15, 2007
Sold
$206,500
$197/sq ft
Jun 15, 2007
Listed
$200,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2001
Sold
$166,100
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 1998
Sold
$118,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1988
Sold
$59,900
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,282 (+2.6%)
$52,280 + $91,040
$143,320
2024
$4,174 (+24.2%)
$52,280 + $91,040
$143,320
2023
$3,361 (−14.7%)
$52,280 + $79,960
$132,240
2022
$3,942 (+7.8%)
$36,000 + $87,880
$123,880
2021
$3,657 (+0.3%)
$36,000 + $75,520
$111,520
2020
$3,646 (+2.0%)
$36,000 + $75,520
$111,520
2019
$3,574 (+14.7%)
$36,000 + $73,280
$109,280
2018
$3,117 (+8.7%)
$17,560 + $79,600
$97,160
2017
$2,867 (+42.9%)
$17,560 + $79,600
$97,160
2016
$2,006 (+27.7%)
$21,480 + $45,560
$67,040
2014
$1,571 (−17.1%)
$21,480 + $42,200
$63,680
2013
$1,896 (−15.9%)
$48,120 + $15,400
$63,520
2012
$2,255 (−37.2%)
$24,680 + $16,680
$41,360
2011
$3,594 (+9.6%)
$24,320 + $48,040
$72,360
2010
$3,279 (+2.1%)
$24,320 + $48,040
$72,360
2008
$3,212
Tax history for 1041 N Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,282 (+2.6%)
$52,280 + $91,040
$143,320
2024
$4,174 (+24.2%)
$52,280 + $91,040
$143,320
2023
$3,361 (−14.7%)
$52,280 + $79,960
$132,240
2022
$3,942 (+7.8%)
$36,000 + $87,880
$123,880
2021
$3,657 (+0.3%)
$36,000 + $75,520
$111,520
2020
$3,646 (+2.0%)
$36,000 + $75,520
$111,520
2019
$3,574 (+14.7%)
$36,000 + $73,280
$109,280
2018
$3,117 (+8.7%)
$17,560 + $79,600
$97,160
2017
$2,867 (+42.9%)
$17,560 + $79,600
$97,160
2016
$2,006 (+27.7%)
$21,480 + $45,560
$67,040
2014
$1,571 (−17.1%)
$21,480 + $42,200
$63,680
2013
$1,896 (−15.9%)
$48,120 + $15,400
$63,520
2012
$2,255 (−37.2%)
$24,680 + $16,680
$41,360
2011
$3,594 (+9.6%)
$24,320 + $48,040
$72,360
2010
$3,279 (+2.1%)
$24,320 + $48,040
$72,360
2008
$3,212
*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
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 01 003
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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $35
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Decatur Square take E. Ponce De Leon Ave then take a right on Commerce Dr. cross over E. College Ave. Turn left on N Carter. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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