For sale

$400,000

851 Sherman St SE, Decatur, AL 35601

5beds

2,548sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1939

0.25 Acres Lot

$386,300 Zestimate^®

$157/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced yardHeavy trim detailsCozy gas fireplaceMain-level primary suiteRomantic porch swingOriginal hardwoodsButcher block countertops

Coming Soon-Delightfully renovated, this historic Sherman Street gem in Decatur’s Albany Historic District is full of charm and character! Soaring 10-ft ceilings, original hardwoods, and heavy trim details set the tone as natural light pours through classic windows. The cozy gas fireplace anchors the inviting family room. The stunning kitchen features butcher block countertops, a full wraparound glass tile backsplash, gas cooktop, double ovens, warming drawer, and drawer dishwashers. Main-level primary suite offers a tiled shower and two closets, plus an additional bedroom or study. Upstairs hosts three bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy a romantic porch swing, fenced yard, brick patio, and det

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Foyer, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Workshop

Primary bedroom

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Bedroom 2

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 168
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Bedroom 3

Features: Crown Molding, Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Bedroom 4

Features: Crown Molding, Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom 5

Features: Crown Molding, Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Kitchen

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 210
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Living room

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Fireplace, Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 225
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Heating

Central 2, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central 2

Appliances

Included: Double Oven, Warming Drawer, Dishwasher Drawer, Microwave Drawer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Cooktop

Features

Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,548 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage-One Car, Corner Lot

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Exterior features: Curb/Gutters, Sidewalk

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 77.5 x 140

Details

Parcel number: 03 04 20 2 018 001.000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1939

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs
Subdivision: Metes And Bounds

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $157/sqft
Tax assessed value: $301,900
Annual tax amount: $1,320
Date on market: 4/10/2026

Estimated market value

$386,300

$367,000 - $406,000

$1,874/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/10/2026	Listed for sale	$400,000+19%$157/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21914505 Report a problem
10/20/2023	Sold	$336,000-2%$132/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21842542 Report a problem
9/20/2023	Contingent	$343,000$135/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21842542 Report a problem
9/1/2023	Listed for sale	$343,000+15.5%$135/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21842542 Report a problem
12/30/2019	Sold	$297,000+0.7%$117/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #1131697 Report a problem
11/11/2019	Listed for sale	$295,000+15.7%$116/sqft
Source: ERA Ben Porter Real Estate #1131697 Report a problem
4/3/2018	Sold	$255,000+2%$100/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #1086954 Report a problem
2/27/2018	Listed for sale	$250,000$98/sqft
Source: Huntsville #1086954 Report a problem
2/27/2018	Pending sale	$250,000$98/sqft
Source: Huntsville #1086954 Report a problem
2/12/2018	Price change	$250,000-12.3%$98/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #1086954 Report a problem
7/26/2017	Listed for sale	$285,000+86.3%$112/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/4/2010	Sold	$153,000$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,320 +41.4%	$30,200 +22.7%
2024	$934 +13.1%	$24,620 +12.7%
2023	$826	$21,840
2022	$826 +14.8%	$21,840 +14.3%
2021	$719 -14.7%	$19,100 -2.9%
2020	$844	$19,680
2019	$844	$19,680 -43.5%
2015	$844 -46%	$34,840 +0.9%
2014	$1,564	$34,520 -1.5%
2013	$1,564 -1.5%	$35,060
2012	$1,588 +14.7%	$35,060 +14.7%
2010	$1,384	$30,560