Perfectly situated in the heart of Forrest Hills across from the lovely wooded green space, this freshly painted cottage is move-in ready! Newly refinished hardwoods throughout, an open living and dining room, gorgeous front yard, and private backyard with storage shed and deck. A gardener's delight and perfect for barbecues, pets, and get togethers. Right around the corner from the sought after Museum School and tucked perfectly between Decatur and Avondale Estates. Enjoy all the wonderful amenities this area has to offer at a fantastic price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chrissie Kallio• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with Derek Wood• Golley Realty Group
Source:FMLS #5351665
Redfin Estimate
$415,837
$211K since sold in November 2014$14K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($482K) of 5 comparable homes.
OPEN SUNDAY, 10/5 FROM 1-3PM! Perfectly situated in the heart of Forrest Hills across from the lovely wooded green space, this freshly painted cottage is move-in ready! Newly refinished hardwoods throughout, an open living and dining room, gorgeous front yard, and private backyard with storage shed and deck. A gardener's delight and perfect for barbecues, pets, and families. Right around the corner from the sought after Museum School and tucked perfectly between Decatur and Avondale Estates. Enjoy all the wonderful amenities this area has to offer at a fantastic price.
FMLS #5351665
Dec 18, 2014
Price Changed
$204,900
$165/sq ft
Nov 13, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2014
Price Changed
$209,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 12, 2014
Sold
$204,900
$165/sq ft
Oct 21, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2014
Contingent
—
Oct 3, 2014
Listed
$209,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 5, 1999
Sold
$142,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 1997
Sold
$96,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1996
Sold
$56,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 1996
Sold
$96,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,988 (−2.1%)
$58,120 + $81,600
$139,720
2024
$4,075 (+25.9%)
$58,120 + $81,600
$139,720
2023
$3,237 (−17.0%)
$58,120 + $80,600
$138,720
2022
$3,901 (+17.3%)
$40,000 + $93,280
$133,280
2021
$3,326 (−0.2%)
$40,000 + $68,400
$108,400
2020
$3,332 (+21.4%)
$40,000 + $68,400
$108,400
2019
$2,744 (+0.3%)
$44,000 + $71,440
$115,440
2018
$2,737 (−3.6%)
$20,198 + $63,962
$84,160
2017
$2,838 (+9.2%)
$20,198 + $63,962
$84,160
2016
$2,599 (−31.2%)
$21,480 + $68,800
$90,280
2014
$3,780 (+1.1%)
$21,480 + $57,680
$79,160
2013
$3,739 (+27.7%)
$48,120 + $26,280
$74,400
2012
$2,928 (−19.8%)
$24,680 + $31,760
$56,440
2011
$3,652 (−5.2%)
$24,320 + $62,680
$87,000
2010
$3,854 (+2.0%)
$24,320 + $62,680
$87,000
2008
$3,778
Tax history for 1084 N Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,988 (−2.1%)
$58,120 + $81,600
$139,720
2024
$4,075 (+25.9%)
$58,120 + $81,600
$139,720
2023
$3,237 (−17.0%)
$58,120 + $80,600
$138,720
2022
$3,901 (+17.3%)
$40,000 + $93,280
$133,280
2021
$3,326 (−0.2%)
$40,000 + $68,400
$108,400
2020
$3,332 (+21.4%)
$40,000 + $68,400
$108,400
2019
$2,744 (+0.3%)
$44,000 + $71,440
$115,440
2018
$2,737 (−3.6%)
$20,198 + $63,962
$84,160
2017
$2,838 (+9.2%)
$20,198 + $63,962
$84,160
2016
$2,599 (−31.2%)
$21,480 + $68,800
$90,280
2014
$3,780 (+1.1%)
$21,480 + $57,680
$79,160
2013
$3,739 (+27.7%)
$48,120 + $26,280
$74,400
2012
$2,928 (−19.8%)
$24,680 + $31,760
$56,440
2011
$3,652 (−5.2%)
$24,320 + $62,680
$87,000
2010
$3,854 (+2.0%)
$24,320 + $62,680
$87,000
2008
$3,778
*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
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,243
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 09 006
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, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Other
Directions: From Downtown Decatur - take Commerce south (this turns into S Columbia Drive), make a left onto North Carter Road. The home is on the right across from the Forrest Hills community green space.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fitness Center, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,243
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 09 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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