Located in the heart of Decatur, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a great opportunity for investors, flippers, or anyone looking for their next renovation project. Sitting on a spacious lot, the property needs significant repairs and updating but offers strong potential for value-add improvements. Whether you’re looking to renovate and resell, add to your rental portfolio, or take on a full rehab project, this property has plenty of upside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$55Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Barnett• Elevate Realty
•256-714-4705 (broker)
Listed by Brandon Hardiman• Elevate Realty
•256-714-4705 (broker)
Bought with Teri Kennedy Watson• MarMac Real Estate
Est. $1,203 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 217 8th Ave SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
VMLS #21917413
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$59,900
$55/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Pending
—
May 7, 2026
Listed
$59,900
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$183
$450 + $1,570
$2,020
2024
$183
$450 + $1,570
$2,020
2023
$183
$450 + $1,570
$2,020
2022
$183 (+14.8%)
$450 + $1,570
$2,020
2021
$159
$450 + $1,310
$1,760
2020
$159
$450 + $1,310
$1,760
2019
$159 (+0.6%)
$450 + $1,310
$1,760
2018
$159 (+11.5%)
$450 + $1,300
$1,750
2017
$142 (+2.3%)
$450 + $1,120
$1,570
2016
$139 (−9.7%)
$450 + $1,090
$1,540
2013
$154
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1912
Sq. Ft.
1,092
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
03 04 19 2 005 047.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
May 1, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Apr 30, 2024 • Final
Building
Electrical
Electric meter
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
Parking Features: Driveway-Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,969.6
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1912
Living Area: 1,082
Living Area Units: Square Feet
# of Fireplaces: 0
Fireplace Features: None
Building Information
Levels: One
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: LOT 14 BLOCK 1 W W LITTLE JOHN SUB PLAT 1-22 DECATUR
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Lot: 14
Tax Block: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: West Decatur
Middle Or Junior School: Decatur Middle School
High School: Decatur High
Location Details
Directions: Take 6th Ave Ne South And Turn Right Onto Moulton St E. Turn Left Onto 8th Ave Sw. Home Is On The Right.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Little John
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1912
County: Morgan County
APN: 03 04 19 2 005 047.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Decatur Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Decatur Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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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, 19 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
23% 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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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$81,000 – $98,000
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