Location, Location, Location! 4 Sided Brick Ranch in Forrest Hills Neighborhood about 1 mile from Downtown Decatur Square. Original hardwood floors throughout, large open living room that leads into kitchen. Walk to award winning Museum School. Low Dekalb County Taxes. Awesome backyard patio overlooking large private yard perfect for relaxing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by HAP RICHARDSON• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Bought with ASHLEY DERRICK• Keller Knapp
Source:FMLS #5670561
Redfin Estimate
$393,773
$189K since sold in May 2016$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20% lower than the average sale price ($492K) of 5 comparable homes.
Location, Location, Location! 4 sided brick ranch in Forrest Hills neighborhood about a mile from the Decatur Square in a wonderful community. Walk to award winning Museum School. Original hardwood floors throughout, large open living room that leads into kitchen. Walk to award winning Museum School. Low Dekalb County Taxes. Awesome backyard patio overlooking large private yard perfect for relaxing.
FMLS #5670561
Jun 8, 2016
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Sold
$204,900
$199/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Price Changed
$204,900
$199/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 14, 2016
Listed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
GAMLS #1
May 8, 2010
Price Changed
$199,900
$194/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2006
Sold
$195,900
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1998
Sold
$132,500
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 1992
Sold
$77,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1986
Sold
$66,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+3.4%)
$58,120 + $89,320
$147,440
2024
$3,972 (+26.9%)
$58,120 + $89,320
$147,440
2023
$3,129 (−11.2%)
$58,120 + $79,200
$137,320
2022
$3,524 (+5.3%)
$40,000 + $80,240
$120,240
2021
$3,346 (+1.8%)
$40,000 + $72,520
$112,520
2020
$3,288 (+3.9%)
$40,000 + $72,520
$112,520
2019
$3,164 (+11.5%)
$40,000 + $65,480
$105,480
2018
$2,838 (+7.6%)
$19,520 + $72,080
$91,600
2017
$2,638 (+13.9%)
$19,520 + $72,080
$91,600
2016
$2,317 (+27.4%)
$21,480 + $46,360
$67,840
2014
$1,818 (−16.6%)
$21,480 + $39,560
$61,040
2013
$2,179 (+27.9%)
$48,120 + $18,400
$66,520
2012
$1,704 (−34.1%)
$24,680 + $25,040
$49,720
2011
$2,585 (+10.4%)
$24,320 + $48,920
$73,240
2010
$2,341 (+13.5%)
$24,320 + $48,920
$73,240
2008
$2,063
Tax history for 974 N Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+3.4%)
$58,120 + $89,320
$147,440
2024
$3,972 (+26.9%)
$58,120 + $89,320
$147,440
2023
$3,129 (−11.2%)
$58,120 + $79,200
$137,320
2022
$3,524 (+5.3%)
$40,000 + $80,240
$120,240
2021
$3,346 (+1.8%)
$40,000 + $72,520
$112,520
2020
$3,288 (+3.9%)
$40,000 + $72,520
$112,520
2019
$3,164 (+11.5%)
$40,000 + $65,480
$105,480
2018
$2,838 (+7.6%)
$19,520 + $72,080
$91,600
2017
$2,638 (+13.9%)
$19,520 + $72,080
$91,600
2016
$2,317 (+27.4%)
$21,480 + $46,360
$67,840
2014
$1,818 (−16.6%)
$21,480 + $39,560
$61,040
2013
$2,179 (+27.9%)
$48,120 + $18,400
$66,520
2012
$1,704 (−34.1%)
$24,680 + $25,040
$49,720
2011
$2,585 (+10.4%)
$24,320 + $48,920
$73,240
2010
$2,341 (+13.5%)
$24,320 + $48,920
$73,240
2008
$2,063
*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
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,032
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 233 02 002
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
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Other Surface Counters
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Office
Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $37
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take S. Columbia Drive southeast, left into neighborhood on North Carter
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 02 002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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