SOLD OCT 1, 2025

Off market oct 2025 for $167K

$428,485

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,200/mo

•

2,965

sq ft

509 8th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601

About this home

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a rich piece of history in Decatur's Historic Albany district! This beauty is dripping with charm and potential! The possibility is endless with stylish historic features cascading through this home, an oversized front porch, a back sunporch, and garage/carport. This home is perfectly located with a short walk to the stunning Delano Park and everything Downtown Decatur has to offer. The Southern Living potential is there waiting for you to see it! FROR

Single-familyProperty Type

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Madison Huff • Legend Realty

•256-428-3780 (broker)

•agentcoordinator@homeslegend.com (broker)

Bought with Madison Huff • Legend Realty

•256-428-3780 (broker)

•agentcoordinator@homeslegend.com (broker)

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•Source:VMLS #21885896

Redfin Estimate

$428,485

$261K since sold in October 2025$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($401K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$339,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,043 sq ft
722 Ferry St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$638,818
B
3 beds2.5 baths3,547 sq ft
643 Sherman St, Decatur, AL 35601
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$295,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,085 sq ft
410 SE Sherman St, Decatur, AL 35601
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$230,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
436 Sherman Street Se SE, Decatur, AL 35601
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$445,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,828 sq ft
626 Grant St SE, Decatur, AL 35601
SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$455,989
F
4 beds2 baths3,044 sq ft
425 Jackson St, Decatur, AL 35601

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Market trends in 35601, AL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.7%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$209K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

113

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 31 HRS AGO
$135,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,050 sq ft
1519 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 822-1957
OPEN OCT 11, 1PM TO 3PM
$200,000
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
1909 Azalea Cir SW, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 582-5585
$312,901
2 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
1615 Woodland St, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 353-1112
$165,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,153 sq ft
104 Albert St SW, Decatur, AL 35601
(833) 588-2737
$169,900
2 beds2 baths1,261 sq ft
424 Autumnwood Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 714-4705
3D WALKTHROUGH
$242,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,310 sq ft
321 Hillside Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 428-3780
$199,999
4 beds2 baths1,787 sq ft
1205 SW Thomas Dr, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 227-0417
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$250,000
3 beds3 baths1,600 sq ft
1523 Regency Blvd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
$199,900
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
2419 Halifax Pl, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 822-0010
$154,900
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
112 Ash Ct NE, Decatur, AL 35601
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Sale history for 509 8th Ave SE

Date

Event

Price

VMLS #21885896

Oct 1, 2025

Sold

$167,000

$56/sq ft

Jul 31, 2025

Relisted

—

Jul 31, 2025

Price Changed

$165,000

$56/sq ft

Jul 22, 2025

Delisted

—

May 9, 2025

Price Changed

$174,900

$59/sq ft

Apr 10, 2025

Listed

$215,000

$73/sq ft

VMLS #1156018

Apr 5, 2021

Sold

$182,500

$62/sq ft

Mar 9, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 24, 2021

Relisted

—

Feb 17, 2021

Contingent

—

Oct 28, 2020

Listed

$198,000

$67/sq ft

+11

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2024

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2023

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2022

$1,894 (+19.9%)

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2021

$1,580 (+133.2%)

$3,420 + $14,020

$17,440

2020

$678

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2019

$678

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2018

$678 (+7.4%)

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2017

$631 (+2.4%)

$3,770 + $13,040

$16,810

2016

$616 (+8.3%)

$3,770 + $12,660

$16,430

2013

$569

Tax history for 509 8th Ave SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2024

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2023

$1,894

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2022

$1,894 (+19.9%)

$3,420 + $17,490

$20,910

2021

$1,580 (+133.2%)

$3,420 + $14,020

$17,440

2020

$678

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2019

$678

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2018

$678 (+7.4%)

$3,420 + $14,600

$18,020

2017

$631 (+2.4%)

$3,770 + $13,040

$16,810

2016

$616 (+8.3%)

$3,770 + $12,660

$16,430

2013

$569

*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

7,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1901

Sq. Ft.

3,138

Year built

1901

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Morgan County

APN

03 04 20 2 019 018.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Oct 24, 2025 • Active

Building

Repair drywall and remove a pantry and wall. Fix a leak in the vanity, repair duct work, and paint the interior and exterior. Install a kitchen island, bathroom tile, and new kitchen countertops.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Dec 13, 2007 • Final

Building

Kitchen

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Detached Carport, Alley Access

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (3/4): 0

Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 50
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: 2,965
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Building Information
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: METES AND BOUNDS: LOT 41 BLK 27 DLI&F CO ADD #3 IN SEC 20 T5S R4W
Tax Lot: 4
Tax Block: 27

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1
Heating: Central 1

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: Heading South On Hwy 31 Turn Left On Sherman St., Then Right On 8th Ave.

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Dli&F Co Add 3

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,138
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1901
County: Morgan County
APN: 03 04 20 2 019 018.000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

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Schools

Banks-Caddell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Decatur Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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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Decatur, AL • 35601

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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

$408,000 – $493,000

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Home values near 509 8th Ave SE

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 8th Ave SE, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2297 Sq. Ft.	$298,612
636 Sherman St SE, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3710 Sq. Ft.	$562,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
502 8th Ave SE, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$264,358
804 Gordon Dr SE, Decatur, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3065 Sq. Ft.	$481,489

Address	Redfin Estimate
507 8th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2764 Sq. Ft.	$417,199
617 Sherman St SE, Decatur, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2606 Sq. Ft.	$352,515

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