Welcome to 501 S Church St., Decatur, TX! This charming home, built in 1940, offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a property with character and potential. While it may need a little tender loving care, it boasts several appealing features that make it a worthwhile investment. Stepping inside, you'll immediately notice the timeless beauty of the original hardwood floors. With three bedrooms and two and one half bathrooms, there's ample space to accommodate a growing family or visiting guests, and a sunny dining room for Sunday brunch. One of the standout features of this house is the cute enclosed back porch off of the primary bedroom that is perfect listening to the rain fall on the metal roof. In addition to the main house, there is a bonus detached room that offers endless possibilities. It could be an office, workout space, or a dedicated classroom for homeschooling. Schedule a showing today to breathe new life into this gem, located just off the square in Decatur, TX!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tomie Fox• Parker Properties Real Estate
This house is a roomy 1544 square foot house. It has great potential and would be a great starter home. You could enjoy your coffee every morning on the back porch it very serene. This house is a gardeners dream.
*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
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,544
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wise County
APN
000000755440
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
SF-2
Single-Family Residential District
he SF-2, Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for development of primarily detached single-family residences on lots of not less than 8,000 sq ft in size.
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 26
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 8000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: Yes
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 85
Cumulative Days On Market: 85
Close Date: 2023-10-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-09-16
Expiration Date Option: 2023-09-23
Listing Contract Date: 2023-06-23
Off Market Date: 2023-09-16
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-12T11:00:38.473
Status Change Timestamp: 2023-10-11T17:28:47.263
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 250000.00
Previous List Price: 240000.00
List Price: 225000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 793893.12977
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 793893.12977
Around this home
Schools
Young Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
McCarroll Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Historic downtown brings classic Texas character with local shops, dining and the beautiful Wise County Courthouse at its center. Nearby, LBJ National Grasslands offers scenic trails, lakes and wide-open spaces for enjoying the outdoors.