For sale

Price cut: $25K (8/3)

$425,000

3809 S Chapel Hill Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603

4beds

2,936sqft

$2,497/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1980

8.55 Acres Lot

$417,700 Zestimate^®

$145/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming log homeSurrounded by nature

Tucked away on +/-8.55 private acres, this charming log home offers the peaceful retreat you’ve been dreaming of. Surrounded by nature and frequent visits from deer, it’s the perfect escape from the everyday hustle. The property includes a detached garage with a 1-bedroom, 1-bath living space—ideal for guests, mother-in-law quarters, or a cozy studio. With just a little TLC, you can transform this hidden gem into your own personal sanctuary. If you’re looking for privacy, character, and the chance to create something truly special, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

96 days

1,352

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Rooms

Room types: Foyer, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Office/Study, Laundry

Primary bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Walk in Closet 2
Level: Second
Area: 266
Dimensions: 14 x 19

Bedroom 2

Features: Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 154
Dimensions: 11 x 14

Bedroom 3

Features: Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 143
Dimensions: 11 x 13

Bedroom 4

Features: Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 112
Dimensions: 8 x 14

Family room

Level: First
Area: 364
Dimensions: 14 x 26

Kitchen

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Level: First
Area: 285
Dimensions: 15 x 19

Living room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
Level: First
Area: 416
Dimensions: 16 x 26

Laundry room

Level: First
Area: 64
Dimensions: 8 x 8

Heating

Central 2, See Remarks

Cooling

Central 2

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven

Features

Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas Log, One

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,936 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage-Detached, Driveway-Gravel

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 8.55 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 1305150000008.001

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1980

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Chestnut

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Decatur

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $145/sqft
Tax assessed value: $271,500
Annual tax amount: $1,096
Date on market: 5/7/2026

Estimated market value

$417,700

$397,000 - $439,000

$2,110/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/3/2026	Price change	$425,000-5.6%$145/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21917370 Report a problem
7/17/2026	Price change	$450,000-8.1%$153/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21917370 Report a problem
7/7/2026	Price change	$489,900-2%$167/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21917370 Report a problem
6/12/2026	Price change	$499,900-9.1%$170/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21917370 Report a problem
5/7/2026	Listed for sale	$550,000+214.3%$187/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21917370 Report a problem
11/2/2005	Sold	$175,000$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,096 +7.3%	$25,240 +6.9%
2024	$1,021	$23,600
2023	$1,021	$23,600
2022	$1,021 +13%	$23,600 +12.4%
2021	$904 +5.6%	$21,000 +5.3%
2020	$856	$19,940
2019	$856	$19,940 +11.5%
2015	$856 +12.2%	$17,880
2014	$762	$17,880 +1.8%
2013	$762 +1.9%	$17,560
2012	$748 -3.1%	$17,560 -2.9%
2010	$771	$18,080