1238 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Decatur
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
1238 Church Street,Decatur, GA 30030
$399,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,054 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: matthew von dwingelo, katlynn teague
Office: the von group, llc.
MLS#:7828032
Source:FIRSTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$399,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$379.41

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1944
  • Subdivision & Development:Glenwood Estates
  • Listing ID #:7828032
  • Updated:November 13, 2026 at 02:30 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space
  • Living area:1,054 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1944
  • Building area:1,054 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.34 Acres
  • Lot Features:Back Yard, Creek On Lot
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:Decatur
  • Middle school:Beacon Hill
  • Elementary school:Clairemont

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$399,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$379.41
  • Tax amount:$7,458 (2025)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Driveway
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