The spacious home you've been looking for! Updated kitchen and baths, freshly painted inside and out, and 2 year new roof! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, new dishwasher, and beautiful new white cast iron sink. A breakfast bar connects to dining area which opens to a large living room. Ample flex-space includes an office, sunroom, and practical laundry/mud room. The backyard is large, private and gorgeously landscaped with a patio perfect for entertaining. Easy walk to Decatur's 77 acre Legacy Park and Dearborn Park. 1st tier Museum School eligible. Enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by HEATHER TELL• HomeSmart
Bought with Kelly Walsh• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6538286
Redfin Estimate
$476,697
$162K since sold in May 2019$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($474K) of 4 comparable homes.
The spacious home you've been looking for! Updated kitchen and baths, freshly painted inside and out, and 2 year new roof! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, new dishwasher, and beautiful new white cast iron sink. A breakfast bar connects to dining area which opens to a large living room. Ample flex-space includes an office, sunroom, and practical laundry/mud room. The backyard is large, private and gorgeously landscaped with a patio perfect for entertaining. Easy walk to Decatur's 77 acre Legacy Park and Dearborn Park. 1st tier Museum School eligible. Enjoy!
FMLS #3871449
Jun 9, 2009
Sold
$225,000
$146/sq ft
Mar 10, 2009
Listed
$235,000
$152/sq ft
WONDERFUL HOME WITH GREAT LOT, HARD WOOD FLR'S THRU OUT,UPDATED KIT W/ STAINLESS APP,GRANITE COUNTERTOPS OPEN TO DINIG RM. LIVING RM W/ LOVELY FPL,UPDATED BATH RM'S,SUBWAY TILE. FAMILY RM OPEN TO BONUS RM W/MEX TILE FLR'S. LARGE MASTER,SEP LAUNDRY RM,LOTS OF WINDOWS AND A PATIO MADE FOR GRILLING.
Public Records
Oct 3, 2002
Sold
$141,500
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 1999
Sold
$82,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 1987
Sold
$33,000
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$29,300
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 1980
Sold
$39,100
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,489 (−1.5%)
$48,360 + $112,200
$160,560
2024
$7,603 (+16.0%)
$48,360 + $112,200
$160,560
2023
$6,552 (+6.6%)
$48,360 + $114,720
$163,080
2022
$6,144 (+7.2%)
$38,000 + $93,600
$131,600
2021
$5,730 (−1.2%)
$38,000 + $84,160
$122,160
2020
$5,802 (+126.6%)
$38,000 + $84,160
$122,160
2019
$2,560 (+0.6%)
$38,000 + $40,440
$78,440
2018
$2,544 (+1.4%)
$16,920 + $62,240
$79,160
2017
$2,510 (−27.3%)
$16,920 + $62,240
$79,160
2016
$3,455 (+18.4%)
$16,920 + $53,520
$70,440
2014
$2,917 (+58.4%)
$16,920 + $53,080
$70,000
2013
$1,841
$20,600 + $12,440
$33,040
2012
$1,843 (+3.2%)
$20,600 + $12,440
$33,040
2011
$1,785 (−46.4%)
$19,240 + $13,208
$32,448
2010
$3,327 (+60.8%)
$19,240 + $55,200
$74,440
2008
$2,069
Tax history for 1238 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,489 (−1.5%)
$48,360 + $112,200
$160,560
2024
$7,603 (+16.0%)
$48,360 + $112,200
$160,560
2023
$6,552 (+6.6%)
$48,360 + $114,720
$163,080
2022
$6,144 (+7.2%)
$38,000 + $93,600
$131,600
2021
$5,730 (−1.2%)
$38,000 + $84,160
$122,160
2020
$5,802 (+126.6%)
$38,000 + $84,160
$122,160
2019
$2,560 (+0.6%)
$38,000 + $40,440
$78,440
2018
$2,544 (+1.4%)
$16,920 + $62,240
$79,160
2017
$2,510 (−27.3%)
$16,920 + $62,240
$79,160
2016
$3,455 (+18.4%)
$16,920 + $53,520
$70,440
2014
$2,917 (+58.4%)
$16,920 + $53,080
$70,000
2013
$1,841
$20,600 + $12,440
$33,040
2012
$1,843 (+3.2%)
$20,600 + $12,440
$33,040
2011
$1,785 (−46.4%)
$19,240 + $13,208
$32,448
2010
$3,327 (+60.8%)
$19,240 + $55,200
$74,440
2008
$2,069
*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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 06 005
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: 1
Parking Features: Garage
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, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room,Open Concept
Room Type: Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Going East on College Ave, turn right (south) on Candler Rd, turn left on MIdway Rd, and then turn left on Carter Rd. Home will be on the right.
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 06 005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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