Renovated "Like New" for the Contemporary Minded. 4brd 3.5 bth bungalow in North Decatur. Established block, great neighbors! Chef's kitchen that opens onto large deck. 5th Bonus Rm/Storage Closet OR have us convert to open formal dining space! Huge backyard/outdoor lover's perfect blank slate. 2 sun-drenched MASTER SUITES to choose from. Gorgeous hardwoods, marble & quartz counters throughout. All new SYSTEMS! (Elec, Plumb, HVAC, Roof, Windows) Breathtaking tile work! North of Memorial & 5 min to Downtown Decatur & Oakhurst Vill. 1st Tier Museum School.
Renovated "Like New" for the Contemporary Minded. 4brd 3.5 bth bungalow in North Decatur. Established block, great neighbors! Chef's kitchen that opens onto large deck. 5th Bonus Rm/Storage Closet OR have us convert to open formal dining space! Huge backyard/outdoor lover's perfect blank slate. 2 sun-drenched MASTER SUITES to choose from. Gorgeous hardwoods, marble & quartz counters throughout. All new SYSTEMS! (Elec, Plumb, HVAC, Roof, Windows) Breathtaking tile work! North of Memorial & 5 min to Downtown Decatur & Oakhurst Vill. 1st Tier Museum School.
GAMLS #8318450
May 15, 2018
Pending
—
May 14, 2018
Sold
$445,000
$182/sq ft
Apr 3, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 6, 2018
Price Changed
$459,500
$188/sq ft
Feb 8, 2018
Price Changed
$459,900
$188/sq ft
Feb 1, 2018
Listed
$469,900
$192/sq ft
GAMLS #8266087
Feb 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 2017
Price Changed
$469,900
$192/sq ft
Oct 19, 2017
Price Changed
$479,500
$196/sq ft
Oct 2, 2017
Listed
$479,900
$196/sq ft
GAMLS #8229271
Oct 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2017
Price Changed
$489,900
$200/sq ft
Jul 21, 2017
Listed
$499,990
$204/sq ft
FMLS #5882869
Oct 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2017
Price Changed
$489,900
$200/sq ft
Jul 21, 2017
Listed
$499,990
$204/sq ft
GAMLS #8047799
Oct 6, 2016
Sold
$147,000
$60/sq ft
Sep 17, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2016
Price Changed
$160,000
$65/sq ft
Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$175,000
$71/sq ft
FMLS #5730174
Oct 6, 2016
Sold
$147,000
$60/sq ft
Sep 14, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 6, 2016
Price Changed
$160,000
$65/sq ft
Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$175,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1982
Sold
$44,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,877 (+5.9%)
$48,360 + $178,360
$226,720
2024
$6,492 (+16.0%)
$48,360 + $178,360
$226,720
2023
$5,596 (−7.8%)
$48,360 + $149,280
$197,640
2022
$6,068 (+12.6%)
$38,000 + $140,600
$178,600
2021
$5,390 (−8.1%)
$38,000 + $119,400
$157,400
2020
$5,867 (−2.0%)
$38,000 + $119,400
$157,400
2019
$5,990 (−25.1%)
$36,640 + $141,360
$178,000
2018
$7,999 (+172.5%)
$16,920 + $157,120
$174,040
2017
$2,935 (+229.8%)
$16,920 + $157,120
$174,040
2016
$890 (+23.8%)
$16,920 + $46,360
$63,280
2014
$719 (+47.6%)
$16,920 + $48,720
$65,640
2013
$487 (−5.4%)
$20,600 + $10,400
$31,000
2012
$515 (−6.6%)
$20,600 + $10,400
$31,000
2011
$551 (−29.7%)
$19,240 + $11,720
$30,960
2010
$785 (+9.5%)
$19,240 + $47,240
$66,480
2008
$716
Tax history for 1255 Carter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,877 (+5.9%)
$48,360 + $178,360
$226,720
2024
$6,492 (+16.0%)
$48,360 + $178,360
$226,720
2023
$5,596 (−7.8%)
$48,360 + $149,280
$197,640
2022
$6,068 (+12.6%)
$38,000 + $140,600
$178,600
2021
$5,390 (−8.1%)
$38,000 + $119,400
$157,400
2020
$5,867 (−2.0%)
$38,000 + $119,400
$157,400
2019
$5,990 (−25.1%)
$36,640 + $141,360
$178,000
2018
$7,999 (+172.5%)
$16,920 + $157,120
$174,040
2017
$2,935 (+229.8%)
$16,920 + $157,120
$174,040
2016
$890 (+23.8%)
$16,920 + $46,360
$63,280
2014
$719 (+47.6%)
$16,920 + $48,720
$65,640
2013
$487 (−5.4%)
$20,600 + $10,400
$31,000
2012
$515 (−6.6%)
$20,600 + $10,400
$31,000
2011
$551 (−29.7%)
$19,240 + $11,720
$30,960
2010
$785 (+9.5%)
$19,240 + $47,240
$66,480
2008
$716
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,252
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 12 024
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.
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, New Construction
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 17424
Lot Size Square Feet: 17424
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Building Information
Year Built: 1948
Building Area Total: 2450
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Agent
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 15 216 12 024
Tax Annual Amount: 2796.34
Tax Year: 2016
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 95%
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1255 Carter, Decatur GA 30030
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30030
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Midway Woods
Coordinates: -84.2762908,33.7577727
Directions: Travel on south on S. Candler. Take a left on Midway Rd. Left on Carter Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,252
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 12 024
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 27
Listing Information
Is New Construction
Special Listing Conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship, Investor Owned
List Price: 459500
Search Price: 445000
Close Price: 445000
Listing Id: 8318450
Original List Price: 469900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2018-02-01
Close Date: 2018-05-14
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-04-11
Off Market Date: 2018-04-11
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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