Bright and airy freshly painted bungalowon a large.4 acre lot and within minutes from Downtown Decatur. This home has the charm of yesteryear and conveniences of today. Enter into the tiled entrance foyer and the home opens to a large living room with hardwood floors and wonderful fireplace as your focal point. Built in bookshelves are nice to offset the room. Perfect room to soak up the sun or work from home in the Flex Office/Sunroom with exposed brick wall. A central dining room opens to a bright, white kitchen with butcher Block Countertops. Two spacious bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom with Ssubway tile shower. Double Doors open to a large rear deck with tree-lined views. Entertain with ease in the expansive, fenced terraced backyard. Perfect for pets or play! Don't forget the storage shed. Steps from the Decatur Greenway Path and minutes to dozens of shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur like Brick Store Pub, Iberian Pig, and Victory Sandwich Bar.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Harriet Hinson• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with Julia Morse• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Source:FMLS #7339343
Redfin Estimate
$393,584
$11K since sold in March 2024$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.8% lower than the average sale price ($446K) of 5 comparable homes.
Bright and airy freshly painted bungalowon a large.4 acre lot and within minutes from Downtown Decatur. This home has the charm of yesteryear and conveniences of today. Enter into the tiled entrance foyer and the home opens to a large living room with hardwood floors and wonderful fireplace as your focal point. Built in bookshelves are nice to offset the room. Perfect room to soak up the sun or work from home in the Flex Office/Sunroom with exposed brick wall. A central dining room opens to a bright, white kitchen with butcher Block Countertops. Two spacious bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom with Ssubway tile shower. Double Doors open to a large rear deck with tree-lined views. Entertain with ease in the expansive, fenced terraced backyard. Perfect for pets or play! Don't forget the storage shed. Steps from the Decatur Greenway Path and minutes to dozens of shops and restaurants in Downtown Decatur like Brick Store Pub, Iberian Pig, and Victory Sandwich Bar.
FMLS #6713496
Jun 4, 2020
Sold
$275,000
$238/sq ft
May 22, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2020
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2020
Listed
$275,000
$238/sq ft
Bright and Airy Bungalow! Sitting on a Large .4 Acre Lot minutes from Downtown Decatur, this handsome home delivers charm and convenience. A Landscaped Walkway invites you into a Tiled Entry Foyer. Hardwood Floors extend into a Fireside Living Room with Built-In Bookshelves. Soak up the sun or work from home in the Flex Office/Sunroom with Exposed Brick Wall. A Central Dining Room opens to a Bright, White Kitchen with Butcher Block Countertops. Two Spacious Bedrooms share an Updated Hall Bathroom with Subway Tile Shower. Double Doors open to a Large Rear Deck with Tree-Lined Views. Entertain with ease in the Expansive, Fenced Backyard perfect for pets or play! A Storage Shed completes this intown escape. Steps from the Decatur Greenway Path and minutes to dozens of Shops and Restaurants in Downtown Decatur like Brick Store Pub, Iberian Pig, and Victory Sandwich Bar.
GAMLS #8774727
Jun 4, 2020
Sold
$275,000
$238/sq ft
May 22, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2020
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2020
Listed
$275,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 11, 2014
Sold
$175,000
$151/sq ft
FMLS #5352903
Nov 19, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 14, 2014
Sold
$175,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 29, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2014
Listed
$175,000
$151/sq ft
GAMLS #7347458
Nov 14, 2014
Sold
$175,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 14, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2014
Listed
$175,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 2001
Sold
$174,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 1999
Sold
$82,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 20, 1996
Sold
$65,500
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,316 (+5.6%)
$48,360 + $85,520
$133,880
2024
$4,087 (+21.7%)
$48,360 + $85,520
$133,880
2023
$3,360 (−11.9%)
$48,360 + $77,000
$125,360
2022
$3,813 (−23.1%)
$38,000 + $77,040
$115,040
2021
$4,959 (+85.4%)
$38,000 + $66,600
$104,600
2020
$2,674 (+7.2%)
$38,000 + $66,600
$104,600
2019
$2,494 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $46,920
$84,920
2018
$2,465 (+8.3%)
$16,920 + $67,960
$84,880
2017
$2,277 (+7.8%)
$16,920 + $67,960
$84,880
2016
$2,112 (−19.9%)
$16,920 + $51,720
$68,640
2014
$2,638 (+49.5%)
$16,812 + $53,160
$69,972
2013
$1,765
$20,600 + $10,760
$31,360
2012
$1,766 (+2.1%)
$20,600 + $10,760
$31,360
2011
$1,730 (−15.4%)
$19,240 + $11,960
$31,200
2010
$2,045 (−29.2%)
$19,240 + $45,680
$64,920
2008
$2,887
Tax history for 1244 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,316 (+5.6%)
$48,360 + $85,520
$133,880
2024
$4,087 (+21.7%)
$48,360 + $85,520
$133,880
2023
$3,360 (−11.9%)
$48,360 + $77,000
$125,360
2022
$3,813 (−23.1%)
$38,000 + $77,040
$115,040
2021
$4,959 (+85.4%)
$38,000 + $66,600
$104,600
2020
$2,674 (+7.2%)
$38,000 + $66,600
$104,600
2019
$2,494 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $46,920
$84,920
2018
$2,465 (+8.3%)
$16,920 + $67,960
$84,880
2017
$2,277 (+7.8%)
$16,920 + $67,960
$84,880
2016
$2,112 (−19.9%)
$16,920 + $51,720
$68,640
2014
$2,638 (+49.5%)
$16,812 + $53,160
$69,972
2013
$1,765
$20,600 + $10,760
$31,360
2012
$1,766 (+2.1%)
$20,600 + $10,760
$31,360
2011
$1,730 (−15.4%)
$19,240 + $11,960
$31,200
2010
$2,045 (−29.2%)
$19,240 + $45,680
$64,920
2008
$2,887
*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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,108
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 06 006
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, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,157
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Frame
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: PB 13 PG 143
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, Head South on Commerce Dr. Merge to continue onto S Columbia Dr. Turn Right onto Carter Rd. Home is on Left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,108
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 06 006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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