$3,022 Closing Credit¹
#21877424, Listing Office: Re/Max Unlimited
$215,000 List price
509 8th Ave SE Decatur, AL 35601
$2,553
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,965 sqft
$73 / sqft
House
Property details
About 509 8th Ave SE
A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a rich piece of history in Decaturs 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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral 1
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral 1
Size2,965 sqft
ParkingAlley Access, Detached Carport
MLS #21885896
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: No
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Alley Access, Detached Carport
- Heating: Central 1
- Cooling: Central 1
- List Price: $215,000
- Price/SqFt: $72
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,894
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Heading South On Hwy 31 Turn Left On Sherman St., Then Right On 8th Ave.
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,965 SqFt
- MLS Number: 21885896
- Office Name: Legend Realty
- Office Phone: (256) 428-3780
- Office Email: agentcoordinator@homeslegend.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,910 | $1,894 |
| 2022 | $20,910 | $1,894 |
| 2021 | $17,440 | $1,580 |
| 2020 | $32,620 | $1,580 |
| 2019 | $18,020 | $677 |
| 2018 | $18,020 | $677 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Banks-Caddell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•211 Gordon Dr SE
4
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1218 16H Ave SE
4
West Decatur Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•708 Memorial Dr SW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,576. The majority of Decatur, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
16%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 509 8th Ave SE
The listing price of 509 8th Ave SE property is $215,000.
The property 509 8th Ave SE is a house located in Decatur, Alabama, 35601.
Active Listing: 509 8th Ave SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 509 8th Ave SE are: Banks-Caddell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Decatur Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Decatur Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Austin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Morgan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Decatur High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Austin Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Austin High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,894 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 509 8th Ave SE has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 509 8th Ave SE is 2,965 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 509 8th Ave SE in Decatur, AL and zip code 35601. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $215,000.
Decatur, AL housing market in April 2025 saw over 15 listings sold above listed price, more than 11 sold at listed price and over 41 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Decatur, AL between March and April 2025 increased by 13.8%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 209 days, the median list price was $253,653.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.