Step into the charm of Historic Decatur with this beautifully renovated home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Blending timeless character with modern updates, this move in ready home features stylish finishes throughout while preserving its historic appeal. Enjoy a spacious backyard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Conveniently located near downtown Decatur's shopping, dining, parks, and riverfront attractions, you'll love the walkable location and easy access to everything the city has to offer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Decatur history! EVERYTHING updated and upgraded!
Albany, located between Downtown Decatur and the Tennessee River, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a grid of tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Albany Historic District streetscape near 2nd Ave SE and 14th St SE, where front porches, brick sidewalks, and pocket greens set a slow, walkable rhythm. Architectural details lean Craftsman and cottage, with deep eaves and broad lawns. Daily life often orbits nearby riverfront paths and downtown’s independent dining and arts. The Cook Museum of Natural Science and Carnegie Visual Arts Center add cultural gravity close by. Wilson Morgan Park and the river corridor frame the neighborhood with open-air space.
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Offer insights
1021 Johnston St SE · $233,400
$233K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $233K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
44 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas log fireplace
Crawl space basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Public water
Public sewer
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Not new construction
Parking
Alley access
On-street parking
Construction
Masonite exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Just move in! Nothing to update! Updated kitchen with new cabinets, all new appliances including refrigerator. Three bedroom, two bath with living room/dining room & gas log fireplace. Family room/Study. Huge laundry room with washer & dryer conveying! Bedroom 2 has huge window overlooking landscaped backyard with flagstone patio. Beautiful original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings! Close to hospital and downtown!
Public Records
Apr 30, 2010
Sold
$38,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$496 (+19.1%)
$1,360 + $10,300
$11,660
2024
$416 (+10.3%)
$1,360 + $8,870
$10,230
2023
$377
$1,360 + $8,010
$9,370
2022
$377 (+8.9%)
$1,360 + $8,010
$9,370
2021
$347
$1,360 + $7,330
$8,690
2020
$347
$1,360 + $7,330
$8,690
2019
$347 (+0.3%)
$1,360 + $7,330
$8,690
2018
$346 (+15.4%)
$1,360 + $7,320
$8,680
2017
$299 (+5.8%)
$1,230 + $6,420
$7,650
2016
$283 (+25.2%)
$1,230 + $6,050
$7,280
2013
$226
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,696
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
03 04 20 2 008 006.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Aug 23, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service panel.
Electrical
Mar 10, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the existing sewer line.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Decatur, AL • 35601
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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77
55
66
48
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38
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1021 Johnston St SE
$227,173
$6,227 under list price of $233K
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