DeKalb County property record for 985 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-233-01-011 |
| Primary APN | 15-233-01-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,195 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Basement Area | 718 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 985 N CARTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30030-4702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALUMBIA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 22900 |
985 N Carter Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32392 / 764 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3239000764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Document Number | 0323920764 |
| Book / Page | 32392 / 764 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Document Number | 0276670553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 0000027667/0000000553 |
| Name | PNC BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 985 N CARTER RD, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Document Number | 0261370652 |
| Book / Page | 026137 / 000652 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 985 N CARTER RD DECATUR GA 300304702, DECATUR, GA 30030-4702 |
| Document Number | 261370655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 026137/000655 |
| Instrument | 48363 |
| Name | PNC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 N Carter Rd was $4,471 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,400 Land $58,120 Building $106,280 | $411,000 Land $145,300 Building $265,700 |
| 2023 | $3,529.00 (-10.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,640 (+4.68%) Land $47,600 Building $99,040 | $366,600 (+4.68%) Land $119,000 Building $247,600 |
| 2022 | $3,958.00 | $140,080 Land $40,000 Building $100,080 | $350,200 Land $100,000 Building $250,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 N 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 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · other causes |
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 985 N Carter Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · 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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