Full of character and charm, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,150 square feet and a floor plan with room to make it your own. Hardwood floors, built-ins, and unique details give the home a personality you won't find in every house. Multiple living spaces provide plenty of flexibility, while the courtyard creates a tucked-away spot to relax or entertain. The spacious backyard is shaded by mature trees and offers room to play, garden, gather around the fire pit, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Conveniently located near Delano Park and downtown Decatur, this is a home with space, character, and a story all its own. Schedule your showing today!
Under contract
$199,000
909 8th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
4beds
2,196sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,182/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8,820 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique detailsHardwood floorsMultiple living spaces
- 20 days |
- 2,397 |
- 92 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Clint Murphy 256-616-4778,
MeritHouse Realty
Source: ValleyMLS,MLS#: 21923259
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Dining room
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Crown Molding, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Crown Molding, Wood Floor, Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 12 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Living room
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Laundry room
- Level: First
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Heating
- Central 1
Cooling
- Central 1
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Two Car, Garage-Detached, Driveway-Concrete
Lot
- Size: 8,820 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 140 x 63
Details
- Parcel number: 03 04 20 3 008 018.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: D L I & F C
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,900
- Annual tax amount: $596
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Contingent | $199,000$91/sqft |
Source:  ValleyMLS #21923259 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+123.6%$91/sqft |
Source: ValleyMLS #21923259 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2016 | Sold | $89,000$41/sqft |
Source: ValleyMLS #1040047 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,000+17700%$41/sqft |
Source: United Country-Four Oaks #1040047 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2007 | Sold | $500 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596 +7.5% | $14,200 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $554 +10.3% | $13,280 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $502 | $12,140 |
| 2022 | $502 +9% | $12,140 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $461 | $11,220 |
| 2020 | $461 | $11,220 |
| 2019 | $461 | $11,220 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $461 +12.6% | $10,080 |
| 2014 | $409 | $10,080 +6.6% |
| 2013 | $409 +34.2% | $9,460 +21.6% |
| 2012 | $305 -15.3% | $7,780 -13.6% |
| 2010 | $360 | $9,000 |
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Neighborhood: 35601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Banks-Caddell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Decatur Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Decatur High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Park Elementary
- Middle: Decatur Middle School
- High: Decatur High
Source: ValleyMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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