Super cute cottage with many updates. Newer roof, windows, paint (inside and out), concrete driveway, appliances and more. Gorgeous original hardwood floors. Corner lot with fenced backyard and two outbuildings. Beautifully landscaped with mature trees and shrubs.
Cute Rancher with a ton of character and charm. Refinished hardwood floors, with tile in kitchen, bath, and office. New windows, appliances, roof, and concrete driveway. New tub/shower. New interior and exterior paint. Mature trees and a spacious backyard on a corner lot.
Public Records
Oct 31, 2008
Sold
$98,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 17, 2004
Sold
$78,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 2000
Sold
$59,900
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2024
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2023
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2022
$1,124 (+15.3%)
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2021
$975 (+121.2%)
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2020
$441
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2019
$441
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2018
$441 (+12.7%)
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2017
$391 (+0.2%)
$2,390 + $7,270
$9,660
2016
$390 (+1.6%)
$2,390 + $7,260
$9,650
2013
$384
Tax history for 1542 Somerville Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2024
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2023
$1,124
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2022
$1,124 (+15.3%)
$2,390 + $10,020
$12,410
2021
$975 (+121.2%)
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2020
$441
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2019
$441
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2018
$441 (+12.7%)
$2,390 + $8,370
$10,760
2017
$391 (+0.2%)
$2,390 + $7,270
$9,660
2016
$390 (+1.6%)
$2,390 + $7,260
$9,650
2013
$384
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,256
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
03 09 29 4 001 032.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Sep 19, 2017 • Final
Building
Remove and replace the roofing material and install new felt underlayment.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Carport: Yes
Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 168
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 182
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Area: 140
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 322
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 168
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link, Privacy
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 153
Lot Size Units: Acres
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Living Area: 1,499
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 1
Building Information
Levels: One
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Lot: 2
Tax Block: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: Hwy 31 To 8th Street, Right On Somerville Rd, Left On North, Left Into Driveway. Home Is On The Corner Of Somerville Rd And North St.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Fairview Land Company
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,256
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Morgan County
APN: 03 09 29 4 001 032.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Decatur Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $211,000
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