This adorable Midway Woods cottage is the TOTAL package! Updated & meticulously maintained w/ gorgeous original hardwood floors & woodburning fireplace, recently renovated kitchen w/ eat-in area & breakfast bar, 3 sizable bedrooms PLUS an office/bonus space. HUGE lot offers complete privacy w/ an entertaining backyard to die for - giant deck overlooking patio, garden beds & endless flat yard space. If you love City of Decatur, you couldn't be closer! WALK to new Decatur developments, PATH, & so much more. Top tier to Museum School & walkable to Waldorf & Friends School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alana and Scott Homes• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Listed by Alana Eisner• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #5994244
Redfin Estimate
$463,890
$149K since sold in June 2018$0 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($415K) of 5 comparable homes.
This adorable Midway Woods cottage is the TOTAL package! Updated & meticulously maintained w/ gorgeous original hardwood floors & woodburning fireplace, recently renovated kitchen w/ eat-in area & breakfast bar, 3 sizable bedrooms PLUS an office/bonus space. HUGE lot offers complete privacy w/ an entertaining backyard to die for - giant deck overlooking patio, garden beds & endless flat yard space. If you love City of Decatur, you couldn't be closer! WALK to new Decatur developments, PATH, & so much more. Top tier to Museum School & walkable to Waldorf & Friends School.
FMLS #5390962
Apr 21, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2015
Sold
$218,000
$167/sq ft
Feb 14, 2015
Contingent
—
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$218,000
$167/sq ft
New kitchen with granite countertops, loads of cabinet space. All appliances less than a year old. Roof is less than 2 years old. Renovated baths and hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplace in cozy living room. Great deck with gazebo, new shed & swing set in large, private backyard. Zone 1 for highly acclaimed Museum School! Neighborhood includes a large, beautiful park with walking trail, stream, playground, and basketball courts.
GAMLS #7395882
Apr 6, 2015
Sold
$218,000
$167/sq ft
Feb 12, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$218,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2014
Sold
$185,000
$142/sq ft
GAMLS #7235716
May 8, 2014
Price Changed
$185,000
$142/sq ft
Apr 23, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2014
Sold
$185,000
$142/sq ft
Mar 18, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2014
Price Changed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 14, 2014
Listed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
FMLS #5230456
Apr 16, 2014
Price Changed
$185,000
$142/sq ft
Apr 10, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2014
Sold
$185,000
$142/sq ft
Apr 10, 2014
Price Changed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 21, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2014
Contingent
—
Dec 16, 2013
Listed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
GAMLS #7191123
Mar 14, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2013
Listed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
GAMLS #7120791
Nov 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2013
Listed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
GAMLS #7092400
Jul 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2013
Listed
$195,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1980
Sold
$30,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,620 (−2.3%)
$53,200 + $106,040
$159,240
2024
$4,728 (+25.0%)
$53,200 + $106,040
$159,240
2023
$3,782 (−8.7%)
$53,200 + $104,440
$157,640
2022
$4,144 (+7.3%)
$41,800 + $92,040
$133,840
2021
$3,863 (−0.1%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2020
$3,869 (+9.6%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2019
$3,530 (+16.4%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2018
$3,033 (−11.0%)
$18,600 + $76,920
$95,520
2017
$3,406 (+18.3%)
$18,600 + $76,920
$95,520
2016
$2,879 (+109.1%)
$18,388 + $68,800
$87,188
2014
$1,377 (−0.1%)
$18,600 + $62,040
$80,640
2013
$1,379 (−17.8%)
$22,640 + $200
$22,840
2012
$1,677 (−1.2%)
$22,640 + $6,760
$29,400
2011
$1,698 (−42.3%)
$21,160 + $9,320
$30,480
2010
$2,944 (+66.1%)
$21,160 + $43,720
$64,880
2008
$1,772
Tax history for 1221 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,620 (−2.3%)
$53,200 + $106,040
$159,240
2024
$4,728 (+25.0%)
$53,200 + $106,040
$159,240
2023
$3,782 (−8.7%)
$53,200 + $104,440
$157,640
2022
$4,144 (+7.3%)
$41,800 + $92,040
$133,840
2021
$3,863 (−0.1%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2020
$3,869 (+9.6%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2019
$3,530 (+16.4%)
$41,371 + $80,309
$121,680
2018
$3,033 (−11.0%)
$18,600 + $76,920
$95,520
2017
$3,406 (+18.3%)
$18,600 + $76,920
$95,520
2016
$2,879 (+109.1%)
$18,388 + $68,800
$87,188
2014
$1,377 (−0.1%)
$18,600 + $62,040
$80,640
2013
$1,379 (−17.8%)
$22,640 + $200
$22,840
2012
$1,677 (−1.2%)
$22,640 + $6,760
$29,400
2011
$1,698 (−42.3%)
$21,160 + $9,320
$30,480
2010
$2,944 (+66.1%)
$21,160 + $43,720
$64,880
2008
$1,772
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,270
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 12 030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
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: Family Room
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition, Ridge Vents
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
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
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 (heading East) turn left on S Columbia Dr. Left on Carter Rd, third house on the right. OR From E College Ave (heading East) turl right on S Columbia Dr. then right on Carter Rd, third house on the right.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 12 030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 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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