This charming home built in the 1800's sits on a tree-lined street in historic Decatur. Loads of interior space offered with very large rooms and soaring ceilings. Front wrap-around porch has wood ceilings and period details. The foyer hall is wide with original wood trim and amazing hardwoods. Bring your imagination - this home will be a restoration of love for it's new owner. New roof, all new exterior paint, plus new HVAC installed to service the upstairs in last 2 years. Home has multiple fireplaces throughout with original mantles. Beautiful details and tremendous potential in every room. No known obvious defects, but being sold as-is with no seller updates/repairs based on age.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1,306 sq ftLot Size
$60Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Fudge• KW Huntsville
•256-519-7220 (broker)
•robertsimons@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Blake Landry• KW Huntsville
•256-519-7220 (broker)
•robertsimons@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Barbara Johnson• zzERA Ben Porter - Decatur
Own a piece of Decatur's History, built in 1880 with space galore. This family purchased the property in 1967 and renovations were made then. Beautiful staircase with the upstairs balcony part enclosed. Wood siding.Updated central unit with warranty. Cooks Termite Bond in place. Composite roof.Lots of fireplaces. Sold "AS IS".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$662 (+7.7%)
$2,960 + $11,660
$14,620
2024
$615 (+13.9%)
$2,960 + $11,660
$14,620
2023
$540
$2,960 + $10,000
$12,960
2022
$540 (+16.2%)
$2,960 + $10,000
$12,960
2021
$464 (−3.4%)
$2,960 + $8,340
$11,300
2020
$481
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2019
$481
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2018
$481 (+4.5%)
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2017
$460 (+0.6%)
$3,260 + $7,930
$11,190
2016
$457 (−9.3%)
$3,260 + $7,880
$11,140
2013
$504
Tax history for 316 Lafayette St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$662 (+7.7%)
$2,960 + $11,660
$14,620
2024
$615 (+13.9%)
$2,960 + $11,660
$14,620
2023
$540
$2,960 + $10,000
$12,960
2022
$540 (+16.2%)
$2,960 + $10,000
$12,960
2021
$464 (−3.4%)
$2,960 + $8,340
$11,300
2020
$481
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2019
$481
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2018
$481 (+4.5%)
$2,960 + $8,690
$11,650
2017
$460 (+0.6%)
$3,260 + $7,930
$11,190
2016
$457 (−9.3%)
$3,260 + $7,880
$11,140
2013
$504
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,940 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1880
Sq. Ft.
3,622
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
03 04 17 3 004 009.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Jun 7, 2022 • Final
Gas
Install a new tankless natural gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Jun 7, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new gas tankless water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
# of Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom 2 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 192
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 176
Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 210
Bedroom 5 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 120
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Area: 132
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Area: 255
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 238
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 210
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.03
Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 132
Lot Size Area: 0.03
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,306.8
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1880
Living Area: 3,714
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: See Remarks, Wood Burning
Appliances: Refrigerator
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Building Information
Levels: Three Or More
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: NW 45' OF LOT 10 CITY OF DECATUR
Tax Lot: 10
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 6th Ave., N. Turn West Onto Lafayette, Cross Wells Then Ferry- 2nd House On Right.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: City Of Decatur
Community Features: Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,622
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,940 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1880
County: Morgan County
APN: 03 04 17 3 004 009.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Banks-Caddell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Decatur Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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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 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% 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
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $259,000
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