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1238 Church Street

Decatur, GA 30030

$399,900

Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq ft
1,054
Price per sq ft
$379
Year built
1944
Lot
0.34 acres

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 landscaping, the creek becomes the centerpiece of an outdoor living space that separates your finished product from every comp in the market. It's the kind of one-of-a-kind feature that earns a premium in a community that values character. Two exit strategies, top-tier schools, and a differentiator money can't manufacture. Sold as-is. Opportunities like this in City of Decatur don't sit, so schedule your showing today.

Listed
Aug 27, 2026
Updated
Nov 7, 2026, 3:41 AM ET
Property type
Residential, Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Glenwood Estates
FMLS #
7828032
County
Dekalb - GA

Interior

Interior features
Other
Appliances
Other
Flooring
None
Fireplaces
0
Fireplace features
None
Basement
Crawl Space
Cooling
None
Heating
None
Laundry
Other
Kitchen
None
Primary bathroom
None
Levels
One
Main-level bedrooms
3
Main-level bathrooms
1
Accessibility features
None
Windows
None

Exterior

Exterior features
None
Patio and porch
None
Construction materials
Other
Roof
Other
Fencing
None
Pool features
None
Private pool
No
Spa
None
View
Other
Waterfront
None
Foundation
None

Lot & parking

Lot size (acres)
0.34
Lot dimensions
200 x 69
Lot features
Back Yard, Cleared, Creek On Lot
Parking
Driveway
Total parking spaces
2

Utilities

Sewer
Other
Water source
Other
Utilities
None
Electric
None
Energy efficiency
None

HOA & taxes

Association
No
Annual tax amount
7458
Tax year
2025

Schools & community

Elementary school
Clairemont
Middle school
Beacon Hill
High school
Decatur
Subdivision
Glenwood Estates
County
Dekalb - GA
Community features
None

Construction

Architectural style
Other
Year built
1944
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Condition
Fixer
Building area (total)
1054

Location

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Listing data last updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:41 AM ET