Large, flat lot waiting for you and your builder! It is steps to all downtown Decatur has to offer! Lot backs up to Decatur cemetery, Glenlake pool & tennis center, and Glenlake Park with trails for biking or walking. Current home can be rebuilt/renovated or torn down to create a new foot print. Large lot gives you plenty of room to expand! Come see for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$156Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Heather Dean• EXP Realty, LLC.
Bought with Yong Yang• Centrystone Service, LLC
Source:FMLS #6866693
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Large, flat lot waiting for you and your builder! It is steps to all downtown Decatur has to offer! Lot backs up to Decatur cemetery, Glenlake pool & tennis center, and Glenlake Park with trails for biking or walking. Current home can be rebuilt/renovated or torn down to create a new foot print. Large lot gives you plenty of room to expand! Come see for yourself!
FMLS #6866742
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$371,000
$264/sq ft
Apr 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$231/sq ft
1940's bungalow is waiting on you to bring it back to its glory! This 1400 sq ft home sits on .3 large,flat acres in the middle of downtown Decatur. Lot backs up to Decatur cemetery, Glenlake pool & tennis center, and Glenlake park with trails for walking and biking. Current home can be renovated/rebuilt or torn down to create a new footprint! Large lot gives you plenty of room to expand. Come see for yourself!
GAMLS #8957945
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$371,000
$264/sq ft
Apr 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 2008
Sold
$225,000
$160/sq ft
FMLS #3616954
Jan 25, 2008
Sold
$225,000
$160/sq ft
Dec 11, 2007
Listed
$270,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2006
Sold
$252,300
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 2001
Sold
$203,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1989
Sold
$103,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1984
Sold
$69,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 1980
Sold
$59,400
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,915 (−31.3%)
$67,840 + $134,920
$202,760
2024
$10,068 (+19.4%)
$67,840 + $134,920
$202,760
2023
$8,435 (+498.2%)
$67,840 + $118,960
$186,800
2022
$1,410 (−92.7%)
$62,000 + $86,400
$148,400
2021
$19,227 (+79.9%)
$33,440 + $157,200
$190,640
2020
$10,686 (+4.1%)
$33,440 + $157,200
$190,640
2019
$10,265 (+20.4%)
$33,509 + $152,651
$186,160
2018
$8,523 (−9.3%)
$33,440 + $152,720
$186,160
2017
$9,401 (+71.0%)
$33,440 + $152,720
$186,160
2016
$5,497 (+48.7%)
$33,440 + $141,000
$174,440
2014
$3,696 (−2.8%)
$33,440 + $130,560
$164,000
2013
$3,803 (+187.6%)
$18,020 + $86,660
$104,680
2012
$1,322 (−64.3%)
$18,960 + $85,720
$104,680
2011
$3,704 (+224.4%)
$18,000 + $86,680
$104,680
2010
$1,142 (−0.6%)
$18,000 + $86,680
$104,680
2008
$1,149
Tax history for 977 Church St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,915 (−31.3%)
$67,840 + $134,920
$202,760
2024
$10,068 (+19.4%)
$67,840 + $134,920
$202,760
2023
$8,435 (+498.2%)
$67,840 + $118,960
$186,800
2022
$1,410 (−92.7%)
$62,000 + $86,400
$148,400
2021
$19,227 (+79.9%)
$33,440 + $157,200
$190,640
2020
$10,686 (+4.1%)
$33,440 + $157,200
$190,640
2019
$10,265 (+20.4%)
$33,509 + $152,651
$186,160
2018
$8,523 (−9.3%)
$33,440 + $152,720
$186,160
2017
$9,401 (+71.0%)
$33,440 + $152,720
$186,160
2016
$5,497 (+48.7%)
$33,440 + $141,000
$174,440
2014
$3,696 (−2.8%)
$33,440 + $130,560
$164,000
2013
$3,803 (+187.6%)
$18,020 + $86,660
$104,680
2012
$1,322 (−64.3%)
$18,960 + $85,720
$104,680
2011
$3,704 (+224.4%)
$18,000 + $86,680
$104,680
2010
$1,142 (−0.6%)
$18,000 + $86,680
$104,680
2008
$1,149
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ANDERSON T F PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,406
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 936
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,032
Building Sq. Ft: 2,438
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.29
Depth Footage: 222
Front Footage: 59
Zoning Code: HDSF
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,406
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 02 005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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