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
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Adam Mincey• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with Adam Mincey• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6515188
Redfin Estimate
$460,697
$161K since sold in May 2019$4,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.8% lower than the average sale price ($489K) of 6 comparable homes.
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
To Come!
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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
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 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: 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
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
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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 Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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