Decatur · ZIP 35601
Matthews Gardens Homes for Sale and Home Values
A Decatur neighborhood with mostly one-story homes built 1960 to 1962, typically about 1,700 sq ft.
As of November 1, 2026. Compiled by Wyze Realty.
Matthews Gardens Homes for Sale
As of November 1, 2026, no Valley MLS home is listed for sale in Matthews Gardens. The most recent sale here closed in July 2026. Join the waiting list below and you will get an email the day the next one is listed.
Nothing is listed right now. When a home here goes on the market it will show in this spot.
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Matthews Gardens Home Values
What's My Home Worth Here?
Enter your home's finished square footage for an instant range based on similar-size Matthews Gardens sales.
For another size, call (256) 808-6861 or request a free value.
$155,000 to $185,000
For a typical 1,700 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $175,000. Based on 3 Matthews Gardens resales between 1,400 and 1,719 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: 1,600 to 1,999, median $164K
What resale homes in Matthews Gardens brought over the last 3 years, by size. Your home's row is a fair first look at its value. Most sales here were in the 1,600 to 1,999 group.
| Home size | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,600 sq ft | 1 | $144K | one sale$103 per sq ft |
| 1,600 to 1,999 | 2 | $164K | $140K to $188K$99 per sq ft |
| 2,000 to 2,499 | 2 | $230K | $200K to $260K$106 per sq ft |
How the Market Is Moving
96 days listing to closing, 84.8% of asking, seller-leaning market
The typical seller here took about 15% less than the first asking price, so pricing right from day one matters.
Recent Home Sales in Matthews Gardens
All 5 sales in the last 3 years. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Street SW3 bd / 2 ba | 1,400 | $144K$103/sq ft | Jul 202696 days |
| Edgewood Street SW3 bd / 2 ba | 1,719 | $140K$81/sq ft | Mar 2026106 days |
| Ewell Street SW3 bd / 2 ba | 1,631 | $188K$116/sq ft | Nov 202587 days |
| Edgewood Street SW5 bd / 2.75 ba | 2,388 | $200K$84/sq ft | Dec 2024123 days |
| Edgewood Street SW3 bd / 1.75 ba | 2,039 | $260K$128/sq ft | Aug 2024246 days |
Schools for Matthews Gardens Homes
About These School Assignments
Per the listings; verify an address with the school district
Most recent Matthews Gardens 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 Matthews Gardens
Map of Matthews Gardens and Nearby Neighborhoods
The outline plus 12 nearby neighborhoods with prices and homes for sale
Matthews Gardens is in Decatur, ZIP 35601. Use the map search to see every home listed under this name.
Neighborhood History
Homes built 1960 to 1962
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1960 to 1962 and range from about 1,400 to 2,400 sq ft; 5 of the 5 with a recorded style were one-story. That makes it mostly mid-century construction.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Gardensthis page | 3 | $144K | $103 |
| Autumnwood Townhomes | 14 | $167K | $122 |
| Brook Haven | 5 | $190K | $134 |
| Brookhaven | 12 | $180K | $120 |
| Austinville | 2 | $165K | $121 |
Compare More Nearby Neighborhoods
Greenacres and Green Acres
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres | 2 | $180K | $104 |
| Green Acres | 2 | $150K | $96 |
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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Matthews Gardens Questions
What do homes in Matthews Gardens sell for?
As of November 1, 2026, 3 resale homes in Matthews Gardens sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $144,000, or $103 per square foot.
How much is my Matthews Gardens home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 1,700 sq ft home here would fall around $155,000 to $185,000 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 Matthews Gardens right now?
Not as of November 1, 2026. The last sale here closed in July 2026. Join the waiting list on this page and we will email you as soon as one is listed.
What schools are Matthews Gardens homes assigned to?
Listings in Matthews Gardens show West Decatur Elementary, Austin Middle and Austin 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 Matthews Gardens?
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1960 to 1962.
Are most homes in Matthews Gardens one story?
Yes. 5 of the 5 recent listings with a recorded style were one-story, typically about 1,700 sq ft.
Talk to a Local Agent About Matthews Gardens
Have a question about a street, a listing or your own home here? Call or book a time and we will give you a straight answer.
Source: ValleyMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed under the subdivision name Matthews Gardens 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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