Decatur · ZIP 35601
Buena Vista Estates Homes for Sale and Home Values
A Decatur neighborhood with mostly one-story homes built 1948 to 1966, typically about 1,450 sq ft on a quarter to a third of an acre.
As of November 1, 2026. Compiled by Wyze Realty.
Buena Vista Estates Homes for Sale
As of November 1, 2026, no Valley MLS home is listed for sale in Buena Vista Estates. The most recent sale here closed in September 2026. Homes here can sell without much notice, so the waiting list below is the surest way to hear about the next one.
Nothing is listed right now. When a home here goes on the market it will show in this spot.
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How Often Homes Sell Here
About 6 Resales a Year
How Often and When Homes List Here
17 resales in 3 years; busiest month: June
Over the last 3 years, 17 resale homes sold in Buena Vista Estates, roughly one every two months.
When Buena Vista Estates homes were listed over the last 3 years. Listings were spread across 10 of the 12 months; June was the busiest (4). The median home took 88 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months.
Buena Vista Estates Home Values
What's My Home Worth Here?
Enter your home's finished square footage for an instant range based on similar-size Buena Vista Estates sales.
For another size, call (256) 808-6861 or request a free value.
$130,000 to $175,000
For a typical 1,450 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $145,000. Based on 6 Buena Vista Estates resales between 1,268 and 1,520 sq ft in the last 12 months.
A rough range from size alone, not an appraisal. Updates, condition, lot and street can put a home outside it. Your exact value comes from a free, no-pressure walk-through with a local agent.
What Homes Like Yours Sold For
Most sales: under 1,600 sq ft, median $158K
Resales in Buena Vista Estates over the last 3 years, sorted into size groups, so you can compare like with like. Most sales here were in the under 1,600 group.
| Home size | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,600 sq ft | 13 | $158K | $98K to $185K$123 per sq ft |
| 1,600 to 1,999 | 3 | $205K | $154K to $239K$119 per sq ft |
| 4,000 and up | 1 | $196K | one sale$45 per sq ft |
Price per Square Foot Over Time
$123 to $108: a noticeable decline
Each point is the median price per square foot of resales in the 12 months ending that month. It went from $123 in the year to August 2025 to $108 now: a noticeable decline.
Show the numbers
| 12 months to | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 3 | $175,000 | $123 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | $175,000 | $124 |
| May 2026 | 4 | $165,000 | $116 |
| Aug 2026 | 7 | $155,000 | $108 |
| Nov 2026 | 7 | $155,000 | $108 |
How the Market Is Moving
88 days listing to closing, 93.9% of asking, seller-leaning market
The typical seller here took about 6% less than the first asking price, so pricing right from day one matters.
Recent Home Sales in Buena Vista Estates
The 10 most recent sales. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Circle SE4 bd / 1.75 ba | 1,268 | $185K$146/sq ft | Sep 202688 days |
| 11th Avenue SE3 bd / 2 ba | 1,400 | $130K$93/sq ft | Jul 2026228 days |
| Royal Drive SE3 bd / 2 ba | 1,520 | $100K$66/sq ft | Jul 202665 days |
| Buena Vista Circle SE3 bd / 1.5 ba | 1,096 | $158K$145/sq ft | Jun 2026143 days |
| 10th Avenue SE3 bd / 2 ba | 1,430 | $155K$108/sq ft | Jan 202651 days |
Show All Recent Sales
5 more sales, back to October 2024
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Drive3 bd / 1 ba | 1,480 | $184K$124/sq ft | Dec 2025444 days |
| 10th Avenue SE3 bd / 1.75 ba | 1,510 | $135K$89/sq ft | Nov 202568 days |
| 10th Avenue Court SE3 bd / 1.5 ba | 1,095 | $175K$160/sq ft | Aug 202554 days |
| 10th Avenue SE3 bd / 2 ba | 1,413 | $175K$124/sq ft | May 202551 days |
| 11th Avenue Court SE3 bd / 2 ba | 1,720 | $205K$119/sq ft | Oct 2024258 days |
Schools for Buena Vista Estates Homes
About These School Assignments
Per the listings; verify an address with the school district
Most recent Buena Vista Estates listings show these assigned schools; the outline crosses a zone line, so a few show another school (noted on the card).
Assigned schools per the listings. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the school district before you buy.
Around Buena Vista Estates
Map of Buena Vista Estates and Nearby Neighborhoods
The outline plus 5 nearby neighborhoods with prices and homes for sale
Buena Vista Estates is in Decatur, ZIP 35601. Use the map search to see every home listed under this name.
Neighborhood History
Homes built 1948 to 1966
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1948 to 1966 and range from about 1,100 to 4,300 sq ft; 16 of the 16 with a recorded style were one-story. That makes it mostly mid-century construction. Lots run a quarter to a third of an acre.
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
Resale and new home sales in the last 12 months, nearest first. Tap a name to open its page.
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Estatesthis page | 7 | $155K | $108 |
| D L I & F C | 15 | $175K | $143 |
| D L Co Add To Buena | 2 | $159K | $134 |
| Dli&F Co Add 3 | 35 | $155K | $117 |
| Morningside | 11 | $204K | $134 |
Compare More Nearby Neighborhoods
Fairview Land Company and Bankscadel
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Land Company | 9 | $285K | $133 |
| Bankscadel | 3 | $115K | $81 |
All sales, including new homes, so every row compares the same way. Neighborhoods with fewer than 2 sales are left out.
More nearby: Decatur neighborhoods
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Buena Vista Estates Questions
What do homes in Buena Vista Estates sell for?
As of November 1, 2026, 7 resale homes in Buena Vista Estates sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $155,000, or $108 per square foot. Most sales fall between about $100K and $185K depending on size.
How much is my Buena Vista Estates home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 1,450 sq ft home here would fall around $130,000 to $175,000 based on recent resales. Updates, condition, lot and street can move a home outside that range, so for a real number request a free home value and we will compare your home with the closest sales.
Are any homes for sale in Buena Vista Estates right now?
Not as of November 1, 2026. The last sale here closed in September 2026. Join the waiting list on this page and we will email you as soon as one is listed.
What schools are Buena Vista Estates homes assigned to?
Listings in Buena Vista Estates show Walter Jackson Elementary, Decatur Middle and Decatur High School. A few listings near the edge show a different school. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the school district.
How old are the homes in Buena Vista Estates?
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1948 to 1966.
Are most homes in Buena Vista Estates one story?
Yes. 16 of the 16 recent listings with a recorded style were one-story, typically about 1,450 sq ft.
Talk to a Local Agent About Buena Vista Estates
Thinking about a move in or out of Buena Vista Estates? Ask us anything; you will get a plain answer and no sales pitch.
Source: ValleyMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed under the subdivision name Buena Vista Estates in ZIP 35601. Figures are medians as of November 1, 2026. This is general market information, not an appraisal or a value opinion for any specific home.
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