Off market sep 2012 for $134K

$355,289

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,483/mo

•

957

sq ft

985 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by STEDDY GRISHAM • J Stedman and Associates, Inc.

Bought with Pamela Reardon • Keller Williams Rlty, First Atlanta

Source:FMLS #5040294

Redfin Estimate

$355,289

$221K since sold in September 2012$21K since October

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This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($473K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$345,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
1091 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$525,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft
1089 Chatsworth Dr, Avondale Est, GA 30002
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$465,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
1142 Oldfield Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$470,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,368 sq ft
1096 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$525,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
1170 Walker Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$507,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,387 sq ft
1130 N Carter 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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Sale history for 985 N Carter Rd

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #5040294

Feb 10, 2016

Price Changed

$129,900

$136/sq ft

Jun 3, 2015

Price Changed

$134,000

$140/sq ft

Oct 2, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2012

Sold

$134,000

$140/sq ft

Aug 20, 2012

Pending

—

Aug 2, 2012

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2012

Listed

$129,900

$136/sq ft

GAMLS #3255671

Jan 24, 2013

Price Changed

$129,900

$136/sq ft

Sep 28, 2012

Sold

$134,000

$140/sq ft

Aug 20, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 2012

Price Changed

$134,000

$140/sq ft

Aug 2, 2012

Contingent

—

Jul 9, 2012

Listed

$129,900

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 2005

Sold

$217,400

$227/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 28, 1999

Sold

$142,000

$148/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 1989

Sold

$75,300

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,472 (+1.6%)

$58,120 + $106,280

$164,400

2024

$4,400 (+24.7%)

$58,120 + $106,280

$164,400

2023

$3,530 (−10.8%)

$58,120 + $98,920

$157,040

2022

$3,958 (+15.5%)

$40,000 + $100,080

$140,080

2021

$3,425 (−5.6%)

$40,000 + $77,000

$117,000

2020

$3,628 (+18.4%)

$40,000 + $77,000

$117,000

2019

$3,063 (+0.1%)

$40,000 + $80,240

$120,240

2018

$3,059 (+9.5%)

$19,520 + $82,600

$102,120

2017

$2,793 (−15.1%)

$19,520 + $82,600

$102,120

2016

$3,289 (−13.5%)

$19,520 + $46,480

$66,000

2014

$3,804 (+35.7%)

$19,520 + $46,480

$66,000

2013

$2,803 (+51.1%)

$33,504 + $20,080

$53,584

2012

$1,855 (−39.7%)

$22,440 + $31,760

$54,200

2011

$3,075 (+10.7%)

$22,120 + $65,000

$87,120

2010

$2,778 (+11.5%)

$22,120 + $65,000

$87,120

2008

$2,492

Tax history for 985 N Carter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,472 (+1.6%)

$58,120 + $106,280

$164,400

2024

$4,400 (+24.7%)

$58,120 + $106,280

$164,400

2023

$3,530 (−10.8%)

$58,120 + $98,920

$157,040

2022

$3,958 (+15.5%)

$40,000 + $100,080

$140,080

2021

$3,425 (−5.6%)

$40,000 + $77,000

$117,000

2020

$3,628 (+18.4%)

$40,000 + $77,000

$117,000

2019

$3,063 (+0.1%)

$40,000 + $80,240

$120,240

2018

$3,059 (+9.5%)

$19,520 + $82,600

$102,120

2017

$2,793 (−15.1%)

$19,520 + $82,600

$102,120

2016

$3,289 (−13.5%)

$19,520 + $46,480

$66,000

2014

$3,804 (+35.7%)

$19,520 + $46,480

$66,000

2013

$2,803 (+51.1%)

$33,504 + $20,080

$53,584

2012

$1,855 (−39.7%)

$22,440 + $31,760

$54,200

2011

$3,075 (+10.7%)

$22,120 + $65,000

$87,120

2010

$2,778 (+11.5%)

$22,120 + $65,000

$87,120

2008

$2,492

*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

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

1,237

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

15 233 01 011

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 Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Other Surface Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Other
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room, Workshop
Basement: Boat Door, Finished, Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Front
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

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

Location Information
Directions: I-285 S TO EXIT 41 - GA 10 - MEMORIAL DRIVE. RIGHT ONTO SOUTH COLUMBIA DRIVE, RIGHT ON N CARTER ROAD (JUST PAST CARTER RD).
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA

Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,237
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 233 01 011

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 • 0.9mi

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, 17 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.

9.3 hrs

4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$338,000 – $409,000

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Home values near 985 N Carter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1007 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$568,550
973 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$396,195
993 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3028 Sq. Ft.	$624,823
1008 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1034 Sq. Ft.	$411,253
963 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$454,667
950 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$409,668
2843 Ashbury Heights Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$534,655

Address	Redfin Estimate
1001 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1858 Sq. Ft.	$565,238
1013 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$582,423
992 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$408,758
1000 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$440,531
979 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$418,330
2835 Ashbury Heights Road, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1798 Sq. Ft.	$560,038
2817 Ashbury Heights Road, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$558,570

Address	Redfin Estimate
969 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$525,904
986 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$535,280
964 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$486,239
974 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$379,709
980 N Carter Road, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$406,478
2839 Ashbury Heights Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2624 Sq. Ft.	$681,375
2834 Ashbury Heights Road, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1662 Sq. Ft.	$513,453

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