Builders and investors, this is the City of Decatur opportunity you've been waiting for. Located in the coveted City of Decatur school district, where renovated and new-construction homes command a premium and move quickly, 1238 Church Street offers two clear paths to profit. Path one: renovate. The existing home is salvageable, and a full renovation with a pop-top expansion supports resale in the $900K to $1M range. Path two: build new. Recent new construction nearby has sold between $1.6M and $2.1M depending on size, and a recent builder quote priced a 3,000 SF build with basement at just $200 per square foot, a spread that speaks for itself. This lot gives you room to do it right, with an abundance of space to expand the footprint rearward and potential to position the home farther forward for an even larger build. Then there's the feature almost no lot in the area can match: a private creek at the rear of the property, set well back from the buildable area. With thoughtful landscaping, the creek becomes the centerpiece of an outdoor living space that separates your finished product from every comp in the market. It's the kind of one-of-a-kind feature that earns a premium in a community that values character. Two exit strategies, top-tier schools, and a differentiator money can't manufacture. Sold as-is. Opportunities like this in City of Decatur don't sit, so schedule your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$379Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Matthew von Dwingelo• The von Group, LLC
Ridgeland Park, located between Scott Boulevard and North Decatur Road, is a residential and wooded North Decatur neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a leafy creekside feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Decatur Road and Scott Boulevard corridor, where small storefronts, casual eateries, and everyday errands set a steady rhythm. Nearby, the DeKalb Farmers Market anchors local food culture with global ingredients and a market-hall buzz. Mason Mill Park adds trails, courts, and open lawns that shape an outdoors-forward routine. Streets tend toward quiet loops and cul-de-sacs, with brick and siding facades under mature tree canopy. The setting reads suburban in texture while staying closely tied to Decatur’s commercial corridors.
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Offer insights
1238 Church St · $399,900
$400K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $400K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
45 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
No common walls (detached)
Crawl space basement
Fixer condition
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
No kitchen features specified
Laundry & utility
Laundry features listed as other
Exterior features
Other outdoor/lot features
Home design
One-level home
Parking
Driveway with two parking spaces
Open parking available
Construction
Other construction materials
Other roof type
Other additional structures
Utilities
Other water source
Other sewer
Electricity and solar
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Calling all investors, builders and anyone with a vision - this is a steal of a deal in the city of Decatur! Renovate, expand or tear down to give this property new life with a 69 x 200 foot lot. Amazing location within walking distance to downtown Decatur, Clairemont Elementary, Glenlake Park, Pool and Tennis, Emory Decatur Hospital and new developments at Scott Blvd and N Decatur Rd. Hurry - this deal in the sought after city limits of Decatur will not last!
GAMLS #10493240
Apr 24, 2025
Sold
$275,000
$261/sq ft
Apr 4, 2025
Pending
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Apr 3, 2025
Listed
$275,000
$261/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1998
Sold
$106,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1997
Sold
$94,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1996
Sold
$71,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (+9.5%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2024
$6,812 (−36.2%)
$79,440 + $99,400
$178,840
2023
$10,671 (+60.2%)
$79,440 + $84,680
$164,120
2022
$6,663 (−46.4%)
$79,440 + $54,160
$133,600
2021
$12,420 (+116.2%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2020
$5,744 (+8.3%)
$33,440 + $106,520
$139,960
2019
$5,306 (+8.3%)
$20,920 + $100,120
$121,040
2018
$4,897 (+12.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2017
$4,343 (+66.8%)
$20,920 + $94,720
$115,640
2016
$2,603 (+40.5%)
$20,920 + $71,200
$92,120
2014
$1,853 (−0.2%)
$20,920 + $80,960
$101,880
2013
$1,857 (+455.9%)
$20,900 + $46,100
$67,000
2012
$334 (−83.1%)
$20,880 + $46,120
$67,000
2011
$1,976 (+550.0%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2010
$304 (+20.8%)
$19,800 + $47,200
$67,000
2008
$252
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,054
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,054
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 01 097
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
RS-17
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
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