Beautiful move in ready home featuring hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen and bath. The cottage appeal is simply charming. There is a screened in porch area that separates the home and a over sized storage area. Be prepared to fall in love with the fenced and private courtyard back yard. This will make out door time a must. If you are searching for an amazing home close to town then search no furthe
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by ALEITHIA Greer• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Listed by Jeffrey Rutledge• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Bought with STEVEN CARPENTER• Red Robin Realtors
Source:FMLS #5733142
Redfin Estimate
$394,578
$177K since sold in September 2016$17K since August
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This home's estimate is 13.7% lower than the average sale price ($457K) of 5 comparable homes.
Beautiful move in ready home featuring hardwood floors, tile in the kitchen and bath. The cottage appeal is simply charming. There is a screened in porch area that separates the home and a over sized storage area. Be prepared to fall in love with the fenced and private courtyard back yard. This will make out door time a must. If you are searching for an amazing home close to town then search no furthe
FMLS #5733142
Sep 30, 2016
Sold
$218,000
$187/sq ft
Aug 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2016
Listed
$219,900
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 2012
Sold
$175,000
$150/sq ft
FMLS #5027376
Aug 17, 2012
Price Changed
$175,000
$150/sq ft
Aug 17, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2012
Sold
$175,000
$150/sq ft
Aug 2, 2012
Price Changed
$179,900
$154/sq ft
Jul 28, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2012
Price Changed
$179,900
$154/sq ft
Jun 4, 2012
Listed
$189,900
$163/sq ft
Lovingly Renovated Bungalow in Midway Woods. Hardwood floors throughout, bright kitchen with new appliances, Separate Dining Room, 3 spacious bedrooms. Unique screened porch acts as breezeway to large exterior laundry room/storage area. Enormous fenced, landscaped backyard with extra touches to make this property feel like home. Short drive to Decatur and convenient to MARTA. Districted for either Midway or the Museum School.
FMLS #3948091
Oct 30, 2009
Sold
$185,000
$158/sq ft
Aug 9, 2009
Listed
$194,900
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2005
Sold
$160,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1999
Sold
$96,900
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1988
Sold
$49,800
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$51,900
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,578 (+5.4%)
$43,520 + $81,400
$124,920
2024
$3,393 (+39.2%)
$43,520 + $81,400
$124,920
2023
$2,437 (−17.7%)
$43,520 + $69,320
$112,840
2022
$2,963 (+14.8%)
$34,200 + $62,600
$96,800
2021
$2,582 (+3.3%)
$34,200 + $46,080
$80,280
2020
$2,499 (−0.4%)
$34,200 + $46,080
$80,280
2019
$2,508 (−3.4%)
$34,200 + $43,680
$77,880
2018
$2,597 (+10.2%)
$15,240 + $67,840
$83,080
2017
$2,358 (+34.3%)
$15,240 + $67,840
$83,080
2016
$1,755 (+23.3%)
$15,240 + $49,880
$65,120
2014
$1,423 (+80.8%)
$15,240 + $50,120
$65,360
2013
$787 (−3.6%)
$18,520 + $5,720
$24,240
2012
$817 (−5.0%)
$18,520 + $5,720
$24,240
2011
$860 (−57.9%)
$17,280 + $7,776
$25,056
2010
$2,044 (+15.6%)
$16,994 + $47,286
$64,280
2008
$1,768
Tax history for 1218 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,578 (+5.4%)
$43,520 + $81,400
$124,920
2024
$3,393 (+39.2%)
$43,520 + $81,400
$124,920
2023
$2,437 (−17.7%)
$43,520 + $69,320
$112,840
2022
$2,963 (+14.8%)
$34,200 + $62,600
$96,800
2021
$2,582 (+3.3%)
$34,200 + $46,080
$80,280
2020
$2,499 (−0.4%)
$34,200 + $46,080
$80,280
2019
$2,508 (−3.4%)
$34,200 + $43,680
$77,880
2018
$2,597 (+10.2%)
$15,240 + $67,840
$83,080
2017
$2,358 (+34.3%)
$15,240 + $67,840
$83,080
2016
$1,755 (+23.3%)
$15,240 + $49,880
$65,120
2014
$1,423 (+80.8%)
$15,240 + $50,120
$65,360
2013
$787 (−3.6%)
$18,520 + $5,720
$24,240
2012
$817 (−5.0%)
$18,520 + $5,720
$24,240
2011
$860 (−57.9%)
$17,280 + $7,776
$25,056
2010
$2,044 (+15.6%)
$16,994 + $47,286
$64,280
2008
$1,768
*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
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 06 001
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, Parking Pad
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: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Memorial Dr. Turn right on Columbia Dr to left on Carter Rd. Home will be on the left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Shopping, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,168
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 06 001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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