This home's estimate is 19.7% higher than the average sale price ($359K) of 6 comparable homes.
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216 Lafayette St, Decatur, AL 35601
About this home
NOW SHOWING IN OLD TOWN ESTATES!! Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully preserved two-story historic home located in the vibrant heart of downtown. Built in 1890, this residence seamlessly blends original architectural character with modern comforts. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the home boasts original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, intricate moldings, and large windows that flood each room with natural light. The spacious living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining, while the updated kitchen offers functionality with a touch of vintage charm. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, each with unique period details. The search is over!!
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Sale history for 216 Lafayette St
$132/sq ft
$137/sq ft
$150/sq ft
$158/sq ft
$165/sq ft
$158/sq ft
$165/sq ft
Tax history for 216 Lafayette St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- Parking Features: Garage-Detached, Alley Access
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
- # of Bathrooms (3/4): 0
- Basement Information
- Basement: Basement, Crawl Space
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 10
Exterior
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 132
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Structure Type: Historic
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 2,911
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log, One
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: Metes and Bounds: NW 60' OF SE 142.5' OF LOT 9 OLD TOWN CITY OF DECATUR
- Tax Lot: 9
- Tax Block: 0
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Has Heating: Yes
- Cooling: Central 2
- Heating: Central 2
Location
- HOA Information
- Association YN: No
- School / Neighborhood
- Elementary School: Banks-Caddell
- Middle Or Junior School: Decatur Middle School
- High School: Decatur High
- Location Details
- Directions: From 6th Ave Se/Us-31 N/Al-3 Turn Left Onto Lafayette St Ne You Have Arrived At Lafayette St Ne. Your Destination Is On The Right.
- Community Information
- Subdivision Name: Old Town
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,958
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 7,920 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Renovated: 1915
- County: Morgan County
- APN: 03 04 18 4 002 003.000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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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- Beds | - Baths | 1764 Sq. Ft. | $212,151 |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 2792 Sq. Ft. | $250,208 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2689 Sq. Ft. | $405,503 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1764 Sq. Ft. | $376,744 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 2 Baths | 3714 Sq. Ft. | $224,368 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 2764 Sq. Ft. | $310,646 |
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