OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2021 for $205K

$284,835

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,267/mo

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2,230

sq ft

2228 Essex Dr, Decatur, AL 35603

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chase Grisham • MeritHouse Realty

•256-822-0010 (broker)

•jamie.reeves@merithouserealty.com (broker)

Bought with Chase Grisham • MeritHouse Realty

•256-822-0010 (broker)

•jamie.reeves@merithouserealty.com (broker)

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•Source:VMLS #1773885

Redfin Estimate

$284,835

$80K since sold in March 2021$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($246K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$270,000
A
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SOLD AUG 6, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$230,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,670 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$210,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,343 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$226,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$269,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
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Market trends in 35603, AL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$282K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

147

4 MoM

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Sale history for 2228 Essex Dr

Date

Event

Price

VMLS #1773885

Mar 19, 2021

Sold

$205,000

$92/sq ft

Feb 27, 2021

Pending

—

Feb 3, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 2, 2021

Listed

$209,999

$94/sq ft

VMLS #1088874

Apr 20, 2018

Sold

$178,000

$80/sq ft

Mar 10, 2018

Listed

$184,900

$83/sq ft

+39

FEELS LIKE HOME in this spacious well maintained home 3 bed/2 ba + Bonus room! 2 car attached garage w/floored attic! Features include large FAMILY room w/vaulted ceilings! Remote control ventless gas log & fireplace w/built ins, hardwood & tile throughout! Master ensuite w/super large walk in closet, updated bath w/updated vanity and tiled shower! Expansive storage throughout! Great kitchen w/updated cabinets, pantry, a NEW gas stove, wrap around island w/seating! Seperate dining room w/bay windows! Oversized Laundry w/utility sink! Expansive enclosed Sunroom for YR round entertaining, privacy fenced backyard, covered & uncovered patios, Detached workshop w/power & built in work area.

VMLS #1025225

Dec 17, 2015

Sold

$160,000

$72/sq ft

Jul 23, 2015

Listed

$169,900

$76/sq ft

+40

Lovely like new home with numerous updates thru out. Family room has vaulted ceiling with built-in bookcases, dining room has bay window, kitchen appliances replaced in 2007 and new counters, sink and tile backsplash. Master bath is new as of 2010 with new tile shower and floor, counters and glass block window. Roof replaced in 2006 with dimentional shingles. Work shop 14 x 20.5 built in 1991, Covered and uncovered patios, lovely landscaped backyard. Central unit replaced Dec. 2014. 2230 sq ft. includes sunroom.

Tax history for 2228 Essex Dr

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

2,018

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Morgan County

APN

02 07 35 1 000 071.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage: Yes

Interior

Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 132

Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 132

Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 272

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 323

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 154

Room Information
# of Rooms: 13

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 86 x 130
Lot Size Units: Acres

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1988
Living Area: 2,230
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 1

Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Lot: 60
Tax Block: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

Location Details
Directions: From Beltline Road, Turn Onto Westmeade Drive, Right On Essex Drive, House On Right.

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Westmeade

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Morgan County
APN: 02 07 35 1 000 071.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Julian Harris Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Cedar Ridge Middle School

Public 6-7 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Austin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% 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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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

$271,000 – $328,000

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Home values near 2228 Essex Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2226 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$213,573
2231 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$277,513

Address	Redfin Estimate
2225 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1833 Sq. Ft.	$280,047
2234 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$219,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
2233 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1614 Sq. Ft.	$181,520
2230 Essex Drive Southwest, Decatur, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2803 Sq. Ft.	$325,779

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