Off market may 2019 for $300K

$453,562

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,237/mo

•

1,032

sq ft

959 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

The biggest lot in the highly sought after Forrest Hills community! At just over half an acre this beautiful light filled home has been recently updated by the owners! The remodeled country kitchen allows for an open floorpan, featuring quartz countertops, new appliances, custom cabinets, new paint, new real shiplap, open shelving and all the "built-in's" one could dream of. The recently remodeled bathroom boast a "chic" chevron tile, a continuous shiplap tile and a custom floating vanity! All of this on your own park-like private backyard, with a new custom deck!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Adam Mincey • EXP Realty, LLC.

Bought with Adam Mincey • EXP Realty, LLC.

Source:FMLS #6515188

Redfin Estimate

$453,562

$154K since sold in May 2019$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($468K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$345,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
1091 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
953 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$525,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft
1089 Chatsworth Dr, Avondale Est, GA 30002
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$550,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,196 sq ft
807 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$470,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,368 sq ft
1096 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$465,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
1142 Oldfield Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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Market trends in 30030, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$592K

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

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20 MoM

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Sale history for 959 N Carter Rd

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #8539057

May 15, 2019

Sold

$300,000

$291/sq ft

Mar 20, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2019

Listed

$300,000

$291/sq ft

The biggest lot in the highly sought after Forrest Hills community! At just over half an acre this beautiful light filled home has been recently updated by the owners! The remodeled country kitchen allows for an open floorpan, featuring quartz countertops, new appliances, custom cabinets, new paint, new real cedar shiplap, open shelving and all the "built-in's" one could dream of. The recently remodeled bathroom boast a "chic" chevron tile, new tub, a continuous shiplap tile and a custom floating vanity! 3 Year old roof, new paint, new interior trim, new cedar post, new bathroom transom, and more! All of this on your own park-like private backyard, with a new custom deck! Welcome Home Decatur!

FMLS #6515188

May 15, 2019

Sold

$300,000

$291/sq ft

Mar 13, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 6, 2019

Listed

$300,000

$291/sq ft

FMLS #5381029

Mar 18, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2015

Sold

$190,000

$184/sq ft

Feb 27, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 23, 2015

Price Changed

$190,000

$184/sq ft

Jan 6, 2015

Listed

$200,000

$194/sq ft

GAMLS #7383119

Apr 2, 2015

Price Changed

$190,000

$184/sq ft

Mar 17, 2015

Sold

$190,000

$184/sq ft

Mar 3, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 3, 2015

Price Changed

$200,000

$194/sq ft

Jan 6, 2015

Listed

$200,000

$194/sq ft

FMLS #3655351

Apr 17, 2008

Sold

$192,000

$186/sq ft

Feb 16, 2008

Listed

$194,900

$189/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 21, 2003

Sold

$175,000

$170/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 20, 1987

Sold

$67,800

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,269 (−3.1%)

$61,000 + $104,960

$165,960

2024

$4,405 (+25.4%)

$61,000 + $104,960

$165,960

2023

$3,514 (−13.1%)

$61,000 + $84,880

$145,880

2022

$4,042 (+8.9%)

$42,000 + $89,840

$131,840

2021

$3,710 (+0.7%)

$42,000 + $75,480

$117,480

2020

$3,685 (+36.0%)

$42,000 + $75,480

$117,480

2019

$2,711 (+16.0%)

$42,000 + $49,120

$91,120

2018

$2,336 (+3.9%)

$20,480 + $54,640

$75,120

2017

$2,250 (+4.3%)

$20,480 + $54,640

$75,120

2016

$2,157 (+42.1%)

$20,480 + $45,800

$66,280

2014

$1,518 (+55.2%)

$20,480 + $37,520

$58,000

2013

$978 (−28.3%)

$45,960 + $14,160

$60,120

2012

$1,365 (−42.2%)

$23,440 + $16,800

$40,240

2011

$2,360 (+10.3%)

$23,080 + $44,240

$67,320

2010

$2,140 (−28.7%)

$23,080 + $44,240

$67,320

2008

$3,002

Tax history for 959 N Carter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,269 (−3.1%)

$61,000 + $104,960

$165,960

2024

$4,405 (+25.4%)

$61,000 + $104,960

$165,960

2023

$3,514 (−13.1%)

$61,000 + $84,880

$145,880

2022

$4,042 (+8.9%)

$42,000 + $89,840

$131,840

2021

$3,710 (+0.7%)

$42,000 + $75,480

$117,480

2020

$3,685 (+36.0%)

$42,000 + $75,480

$117,480

2019

$2,711 (+16.0%)

$42,000 + $49,120

$91,120

2018

$2,336 (+3.9%)

$20,480 + $54,640

$75,120

2017

$2,250 (+4.3%)

$20,480 + $54,640

$75,120

2016

$2,157 (+42.1%)

$20,480 + $45,800

$66,280

2014

$1,518 (+55.2%)

$20,480 + $37,520

$58,000

2013

$978 (−28.3%)

$45,960 + $14,160

$60,120

2012

$1,365 (−42.2%)

$23,440 + $16,800

$40,240

2011

$2,360 (+10.3%)

$23,080 + $44,240

$67,320

2010

$2,140 (−28.7%)

$23,080 + $44,240

$67,320

2008

$3,002

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 233 01 016

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes

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: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Common Area, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Country Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Open Concept,Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills

Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, go east on E College Ave, right on S Columbia, left on N Carter home will be on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 016

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Druid Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

5/10

Druid Hills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30030

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$431,000 – $522,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
940 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$787,466
951 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$517,285
974 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$379,709
980 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$406,478
2835 Ashbury Heights Rd, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1798 Sq. Ft.	$560,038
2850 Ashbury Heights Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1679 Sq. Ft.	$446,425
2855 Royal Path Ct, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$286,116

Address	Redfin Estimate
969 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$525,904
955 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$587,876
963 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$454,667
950 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$409,668
2839 Ashbury Heights Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2624 Sq. Ft.	$681,375
2846 Ashbury Heights Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$583,889
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Address	Redfin Estimate
973 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$396,195
964 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$486,239
979 North Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$418,330
959 Forrest Blvd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$516,968
2843 Ashbury Heights Rd, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$534,655
2851 Royal Path Ct, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$315,417
2857 Royal Path Ct, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$291,253

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