1727 Chestnut Mountain Rd SW, Decatur, AL, 35603
About This Home
Price Improvement! Discover this hidden nature retreat in Decatur! This 3-bed, 2-bath home blends peaceful wooded living with city convenience. Enjoy forest views, stunning rock features, and a natural spring right on your secluded lot. The smart layout offers a main-level bedroom for easy living along with a full bath on the same floor. The walk-out basement adds flexible space for an extra bedroom or large family room space. Wake up to the sounds of nature and sip coffee on a deck overlooking your private haven. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. Experience mountain-style serenity just minutes from Decatur’s essentials. Don’t miss this rare chance to own your hidden escape.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Basement
Bedroom2
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Bedroom3
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 110
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Den
- Features: Carpet,Wainscoting
- Level: Basement
Features
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central 1
- Cooling features: Central 1
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 120
Laundry Room
- Features: Tile
- Level: Basement
Living Room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 308
Master Bedroom
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 13 06 13 0 000 041.001
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 0.70 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway-Concrete
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,264 | $15,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $64 | $768 |
| Electricity | $241 | $2,892 |
| Total | $1,753 | $21,036 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2026-02-28 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2026-01-31 | Price change | $270,000 |
| 2025-11-23 | Price change | $275,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
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