$4,500 Per Month

1225 Carter Rd Decatur, GA 30030

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.5 Acres Lot

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Creek or Stream View
  • Property is near public transit, schools, and shops
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

You're going to fall in love with this fully-furnished luxury home for your next medium-to-long term film, corporate or personal project in Decatur. Completely-renovated by the masters at Light Box Homes, this cute-n-cuddly bungalow packs loads of features into an entertainer's dream. The home is situated on an expansive, private interior lot with a fire pit area and huge wood deck. Vaulted ceilings greet you as you step into the open-concept living room. The stylish kitchen has all the impliments and tableware you'd expect in your own home plus a generous island with quartz countertops, pantry & stainless steel appliances. We mean to make cooking and entertaining a pleasure in this home, and of course the deck makes outdoor parties easy and fun. No expense was spared in the home renovation, which includes refinished hardwood floors throughout, new siding, windows, roof, state-of-the-art systems & mechanicals. The third bedroom is right by the front door, perfect for a home office or guest suite, and the master suite offers tons of walk-in-closet space & a sumptuous en suite with soaking tub, dual vanities, separate walk-in shower and private throne room. A four-car slate parking pad rounds out this excellent furnished property. Bike to Oakhurst Village, downtown Avondale or Decatur Square and enjoy exploring spots like Twains, Marley House, Brick Store Pub, The Iberian Pig, Café Lily and Revival. The Avondale MARTA station and world-famous Dekalb Farmer's Market are both just five minutes away by bike, and this house is within the Focus Area One of the award-winning charter school, The Museum School, plus an easy to commute to the CDC, Emory Dekalb, Assembly Studios and Electric Owl Studios. Walk to Columbia Seminary & Agnes Scott college, too! Since it's creation this house has been a home for famous movie producers and actors, entrepaneurs working on their next project, plus families in need of temporary housing during a home renovation project. Whatever your need for a turn-key temporary housing solution, The Big Backyard Bungalow has you covered.

Listing Agent

Stephen Jones

Maximum One Executive Realtors Brokerage Phone: 770-835-4311 License #371673 Listed on: 04/14/2026

Maximum One Executive Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 295x96
  • Privacy Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished
  • Rear Stairs
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Creek or Stream Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Pad
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Location

  • Property is near public transit, schools, and shops

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Druid Hills Middle School
  • Druid Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Property Available on 5/1/26
  • Month-to-Month Lease Term
  • Tax Lot 216
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15 216 12 029

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forrest Hills Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed
  • Pet Deposit $250

Security

  • Card or Code Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Lease Term: Month To Month
  • Pets Allowed: Call
  • Available Date: 2026-05-01

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MXOE01
  • Subdivision Name: Forrest Hills
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 15-216-12-029
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Rear Stairs
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Pool Private: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Security: Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 295x96
  • Parcel Number: 15 216 12 029
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780
  • Additional Parcels: No

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Avondale
  • High School: Druid Hills

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/14/2026 04/14/26 For Rent $4,500 -2.2% --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Rented $4,600 -4.2% --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Rent $4,800 -- --
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7752647

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 15-216-12-029

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