This is the Decatur ranch you have been looking for! Perfectly decorated to have that charming feel in the midst of the busy city. This home is tucked away on a quiet drive with mature greenery and room to roam. As you enter the home you will notice the neutral colors and main living area. Kitchen and dining room area flowing from the living space. The sun room is attached off of the kitchen with natural light beaming in. The bedrooms and bathroom are featured off the living area. Carport off the exterior of the home for potential renovation space. Make this your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Avery Harrison• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with Talia Viggers• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Source:FMLS #6952003
Redfin Estimate
$290,827
$26K since sold in November 2021$11K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($280K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is the Decatur ranch you have been looking for! Perfectly decorated to have that charming feel in the midst of the busy city. This home is tucked away on a quiet drive with mature greenery and room to roam. As you enter the home you will notice the neutral colors and main living area. Kitchen and dining room area flowing from the living space. The sun room is attached off of the kitchen with natural light beaming in. The bedrooms and bathroom are featured off the living area. Carport off the exterior of the home for potential renovation space. Make this your home!
FMLS #6952003
Nov 9, 2021
Sold
$265,000
$199/sq ft
Oct 11, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$245,000
$184/sq ft
GAMLS #8760308
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$158/sq ft
Mar 24, 2020
Listed
$210,000
$158/sq ft
FMLS #6697540
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$158/sq ft
Mar 29, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 17, 2020
Listed
$210,000
$158/sq ft
Charming 4 sided brick Ranch close to Oakhurst and downtown Decatur. This house is tucked away in a quaint neighborhood. Open concept dining and living areas. Galley kitchen with a beautiful sunroom to grow plants, exercise, use as an office, or host gatherings. Enjoy an attached laundry room with great storage off the sunroom. This lot offers a nicely sized fenced in backyard and fish pond that greets guests as they walk up to the front door. New HVAC and newer roof. Great opportunity for investor or first time home-buyer.
FMLS #3393744
May 24, 2007
Sold
$182,900
$137/sq ft
Dec 28, 2006
Listed
$179,900
$135/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2002
Sold
$124,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2000
Sold
$111,600
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$63,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1982
Sold
$39,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,409 (−1.2%)
$32,920 + $79,160
$112,080
2024
$3,452 (+33.4%)
$32,920 + $79,160
$112,080
2023
$2,587 (−16.2%)
$32,920 + $75,760
$108,680
2022
$3,088 (+16.6%)
$16,800 + $78,280
$95,080
2021
$2,649 (−20.3%)
$16,800 + $67,040
$83,840
2020
$3,324
$16,800 + $67,040
$83,840
2019
$3,324 (−0.2%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2018
$3,330 (+20.6%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2017
$2,762 (+19.3%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2016
$2,315 (+67.6%)
$4,440 + $40,280
$44,720
2014
$1,381 (−15.4%)
$4,440 + $40,280
$44,720
2013
$1,633 (+71.9%)
$4,600 + $49,480
$54,080
2012
$950 (+4.8%)
$4,520 + $24,280
$28,800
2011
$906 (−30.8%)
$4,840 + $22,184
$27,024
2010
$1,309 (+16.1%)
$8,424 + $33,376
$41,800
2008
$1,127
Tax history for 1601 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,409 (−1.2%)
$32,920 + $79,160
$112,080
2024
$3,452 (+33.4%)
$32,920 + $79,160
$112,080
2023
$2,587 (−16.2%)
$32,920 + $75,760
$108,680
2022
$3,088 (+16.6%)
$16,800 + $78,280
$95,080
2021
$2,649 (−20.3%)
$16,800 + $67,040
$83,840
2020
$3,324
$16,800 + $67,040
$83,840
2019
$3,324 (−0.2%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2018
$3,330 (+20.6%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2017
$2,762 (+19.3%)
$16,800 + $51,200
$68,000
2016
$2,315 (+67.6%)
$4,440 + $40,280
$44,720
2014
$1,381 (−15.4%)
$4,440 + $40,280
$44,720
2013
$1,633 (+71.9%)
$4,600 + $49,480
$54,080
2012
$950 (+4.8%)
$4,520 + $24,280
$28,800
2011
$906 (−30.8%)
$4,840 + $22,184
$27,024
2010
$1,309 (+16.1%)
$8,424 + $33,376
$41,800
2008
$1,127
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,242
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 184 01 028
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 Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
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: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peachcrest
Middle Or Junior School: Mary McLeod Bethune
High School: Towers
Location Information
Directions: Take 285 to Memorial Drive, Head west on Memorial and Left on Carter.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
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Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 184 01 028
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Peachcrest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
2/10
Towers High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
1/10
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