DeKalb County property record for 1256 Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-216-06-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-216-06-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,231 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,339 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 196 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1256 CARTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-4601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRST HILLS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 22900 |
1256 Carter Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024124998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 31742 / 641 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0286130659 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1256 CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4601 |
| Document Number | 0317420641 |
| Book / Page | 31742 / 641 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024124998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4601 |
| Document Number | 0031742644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 31742/644 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0317420660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000031742/0000000660 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1256 CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4601 |
| Document Number | 0286130659 |
| Book / Page | 028613 / 000659 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 128307 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 CARTER RD DECATUR GA 300304601, DECATUR, GA 30030-4601 |
| Document Number | 286130663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 028613/000663 |
| Instrument | 128309 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 3, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Carter Rd was $5,170.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,170.00 | $159,000 Land $48,360 Building $110,640 | $397,500 Land $120,900 Building $276,600 |
| 2023 | $3,664.00 (-9.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,600 (+5.87%) Land $38,000 Building $105,600 | $359,000 (+5.87%) Land $95,000 Building $264,000 |
| 2022 | $4,062.00 | $135,640 Land $38,000 Building $97,640 | $339,100 Land $95,000 Building $244,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1256 Carter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1256 Carter Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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