This amazing corner lot straw bale house was built in the late 1940's by the same trades people who built the Burritt Mansion in Huntsville, Alabama. Using reinforced concrete columns for support, the straw bales are used as infill rather than structural support. The 18" thick walls are covered with a sturdy layer of concrete. In addition of offering excellent insulation, this design provides formidable resistance to server winds. A hip roof that accommodates a second floor was added in the 1960"s. New flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting throughout the house. HVAC was put in April of 2020.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Logan Wynn• MarMac Real Estate
•256-250-6009 (broker)
Listed by Shane Odom• MarMac Real Estate
•256-250-6009 (broker)
Bought with Mike Maloney• Century 21 Steele & Associates
Under 100K in SE Decatur. 3 bed room 2 full baths with plaster walls throughout. Large Patio and 1 car attached garage. This home is being sold "As Is". This straw bale house was built in the late 1940's by the same trades people who built the Burritt Mansion in Huntsville, Alabama. Using reinforced concrete columns for support, the straw bales are used as infill rather than structural support. The 18" thick walls are covered with a sturdy layer of concrete. In addition of offering excellent insulation, this design provides formidable resistance to server winds. A hip roof that accommodates a second floor was added in the 1960"s.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$543 (+9.6%)
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2024
$495
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2023
$495
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2022
$495 (+17.2%)
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2021
$423 (+7.4%)
$2,250 + $8,110
$10,360
2020
$394
$2,250 + $7,480
$9,730
2019
$394 (−0.2%)
$2,250 + $7,480
$9,730
2018
$395 (+11.0%)
$2,250 + $7,490
$9,740
2017
$356 (+0.2%)
$2,250 + $6,640
$8,890
2016
$355 (−62.2%)
$2,250 + $6,640
$8,890
2013
$939
Tax history for 1630 Magnolia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$543 (+9.6%)
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2024
$495
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2023
$495
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2022
$495 (+17.2%)
$2,250 + $9,720
$11,970
2021
$423 (+7.4%)
$2,250 + $8,110
$10,360
2020
$394
$2,250 + $7,480
$9,730
2019
$394 (−0.2%)
$2,250 + $7,480
$9,730
2018
$395 (+11.0%)
$2,250 + $7,490
$9,740
2017
$356 (+0.2%)
$2,250 + $6,640
$8,890
2016
$355 (−62.2%)
$2,250 + $6,640
$8,890
2013
$939
*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
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Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
03 09 29 4 002 003.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Jan 9, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service from a fuse box to a circuit breaker box.
Electrical
Jan 8, 2020 • Final
Building
Upgrade the electrical service from a fuse box to a circuit breaker box.
Electrical
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