For sale

$240,000

Est. $1,581/mo —

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2,387

sq ft

648 Johnston St, Decatur, AL 35601

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Welcome to Decatur's charming Historic District! This classic Victorian sits on an oversized lot and offers 2,300+ sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Rich in character, it features 9-ft. ceilings, a formal dining room, beautiful original woodwork, and hardwood floors throughout much of the home. Ample storage includes a greenhouse and workshop. A storm shelter beneath the back deck adds peace of mind. Located less than a mile from downtown Decatur, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and convenient access to I-65 and I-565.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

10,500 sq ftLot Size

$101Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Amanda Power • A.H. Sothebys Int. Realty

•256-799-9333 (broker)

•info@AmandaHoward.com (broker)

Listed by Amanda Howard • A.H. Sothebys Int. Realty

•256-799-9333 (broker)

•info@AmandaHoward.com (broker)

Listing updated: Jul 10, 2026 at 05:48pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:VMLS #21923428

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$1,581 per month

Principal and interest$1,261

Property taxes

$166

HOA dues

Home insurance

$154

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Banks-Caddell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Decatur Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Decatur High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

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About

Albany

Albany, located between Downtown Decatur and the Tennessee River, is a historic and residential Decatur neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a grid of tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Albany Historic District streetscape near 2nd Ave SE and 14th St SE, where front porches, brick sidewalks, and pocket greens set a slow, walkable rhythm. Architectural details lean Craftsman and cottage, with deep eaves and broad lawns. Daily life often orbits nearby riverfront paths and downtown’s independent dining and arts. The Cook Museum of Natural Science and Carnegie Visual Arts Center add cultural gravity close by. Wilson Morgan Park and the river corridor frame the neighborhood with open-air space.

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648 Johnston St · $240,000

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Crawl space basement
One fireplace

Bedrooms
Total of 5 rooms (bedrooms and living spaces combined)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling

Sale and tax history for 648 Johnston St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

VMLS #21923428

Jul 10, 2026

Listed

$240,000

$101/sq ft

VMLS #21911696

Jun 29, 2026

Price Changed

$254,900

$107/sq ft

Apr 24, 2026

Price Changed

$259,900

$109/sq ft

Mar 9, 2026

Listed

$269,900

$113/sq ft

VMLS #21860590

Oct 25, 2024

Sold

$252,500

$106/sq ft

Oct 2, 2024

Delisted

—

Aug 28, 2024

Price Changed

$270,000

$113/sq ft

Jul 8, 2024

Price Changed

$275,000

$115/sq ft

Jun 5, 2024

Price Changed

$279,900

$117/sq ft

May 13, 2024

Listed

$280,000

$117/sq ft

+29

Welcome to The City of Decatur's charming Historic District. This Victorian home is situated on an oversized lot and features over 2300 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. It has tall, 9 ft ceilings, a formal dining room, beautiful wood work, and original hardwood floors in many rooms. Plenty of storage throughout the house including a green house and workshop out back. Storm shelter under back deck. Less than a mile from downtown Decatur-walking distance to restaurants, shops, and parks. Convenient to I-65 and 565.

Public Records

Nov 14, 2019

Sold

$165,000

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,990

$5,040 + $16,920

$21,960

2024

$1,990 (+12.4%)

$5,040 + $16,920

$21,960

2023

$1,770

$5,040 + $14,500

$19,540

2022

$1,770 (+13.9%)

$5,040 + $14,500

$19,540

2021

$1,554 (+134.1%)

$5,040 + $12,110

$17,150

2020

$664

$5,040 + $12,610

$17,650

2019

$664

$5,040 + $12,610

$17,650

2018

$664 (+4.7%)

$5,040 + $12,610

$17,650

2017

$634 (+1.8%)

$5,540 + $11,350

$16,890

2016

$623 (+0.5%)

$5,540 + $11,080

$16,620

2013

$620

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,325

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,325

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Morgan County

APN

03 04 20 2 003 022.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Nov 11, 2024 • Final

Building

Roofing

Mar 21, 2023 • Final

Electrical

Reinstall an electrical riser that was damaged during a storm. Electrical service was disconnected by the utility company and requires restoration.

Electrical

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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 106° 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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Historical weather

Decatur, AL • 35601

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

72/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.6 hrs

5.9 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 648 Johnston St

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