Unending charm awaits you at this comfortable cottage in Midway Woods! Set far off the road on a double (0.9 acre) lot, this 1940s beauty has ample room for all, both inside and out! Greet friends and family (or receive Amazon packages) on the cute front stoop then step inside to a historic wonderland. High ceilings and stunning original hardwood floors set the tone for a special visit. Boasting a decorative fireplace flanked by picture windows, the large front gathering room is perfect for entertaining. Just beyond it, the formal dining room with custom millwork beckons for dinner parties and late night conversation. Cheerful and bright, the chef’s kitchen is draped in timeless white, real wood cabinetry with updated hardware and fixtures. Rarely seen in homes of this era, the breakfast nook is a darling spot drenched in natural light with access to the oversized laundry room that doubles as a scullery or mudroom. Two options exist for a primary suite, one being the large bedroom at the front of the house complete with a generous walk-in closet. Or perhaps you prefer the privacy of the other bedroom at the back of the house with direct access to the backyard? The choice is yours! Both full bathrooms are adorned with classic tile and fixture selections. Thankfully the fun continues outside with multiple living spaces al fresco! There’s a sunny deck off the breakfast room as well as a private courtyard patio with access points from both the kitchen and dining room. Don’t miss the covered breezeway, with its quintessential Atlanta granite, connecting the two-car carport and offering wonderful outdoor storage for bikes or gardening tools. This lovely home features endless historic charm but we can’t forget all of the recent updates! Within the last three years, this house has received incredible improvements including a new roof and gutters with leaf-guard (2023), water heater (2024), crawlspace cleanup with sump pump, dehumidifier, and new piers (2024), new HVAC (2026), new attic insulation, enclosure, and duct work (2026), replaced deck boards and painted (2026) plus fresh interior paint and light fixtures throughout! There is no exaggeration when stating this precious home is truly move-in ready. Besides being an amazing homestead, this location is unmatched. Moments from all of the fun shopping and dining in both downtown Decatur (without the high CoD taxes) as well as the ever-growing Avondale Estates historic district. Less than 5 mins away is the neighborhood hub found at Dearborn Park boasting over 7 acres of greenspace including a playground, basketball court, and walking trails. Other nearby hotspots include Legacy Park (fun festivals throughout the year) and the newly completed East Decatur Greenway Path, just a short stroll away. You will be hard pressed to find a better option below $500k in Atlanta’s intown market. Welcome home to 1402 Carter Road, where life is good and living is easy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$310Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Austin R Landers• Dorsey Alston Realtors
Midway Woods, located between Columbia Drive and Memorial Drive, is a residential and wooded Belvedere Park neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a creek-laced landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Columbia Drive corridor near Memorial Drive, where small storefronts, taquerias, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Streets curve through mature tree cover, with deep lots and carports that signal postwar design. Side roads feel tucked away, while the main arterials keep errands and commuting practical. Green space and trail time often center on nearby Shoal Creek Park and the South River corridor.
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Market insights
1402 Carter Rd · $460,000
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$460,000
Median sale price in this area is $358,075. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Crown molding
9-foot ceilings on the main level
Double pane windows
One fireplace in the family room
No common walls
Dehumidifier
Bedrooms
Master on main
Split bedroom plan
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Master bath with tub/shower combo
Two main-level bathrooms
Kitchen
White cabinets
Eat-in kitchen
Laminate counters
Open view to the family room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Gas/Range or stove not specified
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central air
Ceiling fans
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Private yard
Private entrance
Courtyard
Garden
Back yard fencing (chain link)
Covered front porch
Breezeway
Home design
One-level home
Resale condition
Parking
Carport with 2 spaces
Construction
Cement siding
Composition roof
Combination and concrete perimeter foundation
Crawl space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Energy-efficient features: HVAC, thermostat, water heater
HOA & community
Community features include curbs, street lights, nearby public transport, parks, trails/greenway, schools, and shopping
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Spacious classic bungalow in the heart of wonderful Midway Woods neighborhood, just 2 mi from Decatur Square, and 0.5 mi walk to Legacy Park home of festivals, the arts, food trucks, walking path around the lake, and a new community track coming soon! This large property is a peaceful sanctuary on a 0.9 acre lot with private wooded views. Awesome investment opportunity with potential for lot subdivision. Generous floor plan with huge rooms, high ceilings and hardwood floors. Two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a practical split-bedroom floor plan. Oversized living room, dining room/family room, breakfast room in kitchen (also great as an office), huge laundry room with pantry, and lovely indoor/outdoor living areas including a large patio and deck. Lots of recent updates include: 1 year old roof, brand new water heater, all new interior paint and new light fixtures throughout the home, new dishwasher, newer range, freshly painted kitchen cabinets with new hardware, and even a new 10-year termite bond. This home and property have so much to offer on great street and neighborhood with an active (optional) neighborhood association. Just around the corner from City of Decatur and 1st tier Museum School (1st tier entry) with no city taxes!
GAMLS #10289522
Jul 3, 2024
Sold
$420,000
$283/sq ft
May 30, 2024
Pending
—
May 24, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2024
Listed
$429,900
$289/sq ft
Spacious classic bungalow in the heart of wonderful Midway Woods neighborhood, just 2 mi from Decatur Square, and 0.5 mi walk to 77 acre Legacy Park home of festivals, the arts, food trucks, walking path around the lake, and a new community track coming soon! This large property is a peaceful sanctuary on a 0.9 acre lot with private wooded views. Awesome investment opportunity with potential for lot subdivision. Generous floor plan with huge rooms, high ceilings and hardwood floors. Two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a practical split-bedroom floor plan. Oversized living room, dining room/family room, breakfast room in kitchen (also great as an office), huge laundry room with pantry, and lovely indoor/outdoor living areas including a large patio and deck. Lots of recent updates include: 1 year old roof, brand new water heater, all new interior paint and new light fixtures throughout the home, new dishwasher, newer range, freshly painted kitchen cabinets with new hardware, and even a new 10-year termite bond, and gutter screens. This home and property have so much to offer on great street in a wonderful neighborhood with an active (optional) neighborhood association. Just around the corner from City of Decatur and 1st tier Museum School (1st tier entry) with no city taxes!
Public Records
Mar 6, 2006
Sold
$194,600
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2004
Sold
$125,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1989
Sold
$71,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1984
Sold
$40,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,079 (−35.0%)
$69,000 + $84,920
$153,920
2024
$7,812 (+31.3%)
$69,000 + $84,920
$153,920
2023
$5,948 (−11.8%)
$69,000 + $97,840
$166,840
2022
$6,747 (+26.8%)
$43,720 + $100,600
$144,320
2021
$5,319
$47,520 + $64,280
$111,800
2020
$5,319 (+29.5%)
$47,520 + $64,280
$111,800
2019
$4,106 (−0.2%)
$47,520 + $64,280
$111,800
2018
$4,115 (−0.2%)
$18,515 + $65,645
$84,160
2017
$4,123 (+0.4%)
$18,515 + $65,645
$84,160
2016
$4,105 (+17.6%)
$21,160 + $77,160
$98,320
2014
$3,492 (+2.1%)
$21,160 + $63,000
$84,160
2013
$3,421 (−17.8%)
$38,120 + $29,880
$68,000
2012
$4,162 (+14.6%)
$38,120 + $61,000
$99,120
2011
$3,630 (−5.3%)
$39,080 + $48,080
$87,160
2010
$3,832 (+1.8%)
$39,080 + $48,080
$87,160
2008
$3,763
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,380
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,380
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 201 04 009
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
Local insights from Redfin agents
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