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501 Walnut St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
About this home
Stunning home with historic cottage in back yard on beautiful corner lot. Home has been lovingly renovated preserving it's historical integrity while making major updates and renovations including roof and rafters, electrical, plumbing, cooling and large carport with storage. Dry basement for storage and storm safety, fantastic floored attic space. Second story balcony, screened back porch and lovely covered front porch. Pristine hardwood floors upstairs and down, 4 fireplaces, floor to ceiling built-ins in kitchen and stunning chandeliers throughout. A short stroll to City Hall, the Courthouse, Downtown dining, Museum. Historic charm abounds! Easy commute to Huntsville, Athens, Madison
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Sale history for 501 Walnut St NE
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Tax history for 501 Walnut St NE
*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
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Has Carport: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached Carport
Interior
- Bedroom 3 Information
- Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom Area: 180
- Bedroom 4 Information
- Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom Area: 169
- Bedroom 5 Information
- Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom Area: 208
- Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Area: 252
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Area: 238
- Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Area: 224
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Area: 315
- Basement Information
- Basement: Basement, Crawl Space
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 14
Exterior
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 140 x 110
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Living Area: 3,422
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: Northwest 110' of Lot 431, City of Decatur
- Tax Lot: 431
- 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 Highway 31 South, Turn On To Walnut Street. Home On The Corner Of Walnut And Wells Streets, Left Side.
- Community Information
- Subdivision Name: Old Decatur
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,376
- Stories: 2.5
- Lot Size: 0.35 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1924
- Year Renovated: 1924
- County: Morgan County
- APN: 03 04 17 3 012 006.000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
21% 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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