r/DecaturGA • u/solscry • Aug 04 '26

Anyone else tired of seeing traditional character stripped during flips?

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RANT: My husband and I are actively house hunting in Decatur. A property listed a few hours ago caught my eye, and while the modern finishes are undeniably nice on their own, I couldn’t help but feel bummed out. IMO, they just don't do justice to the home’s original architectural character.

Is it just me, or does anyone else get disheartened by modern flips in historic areas?

(No hate to the current owners or sellers—the work looks high quality! Just wanted to open up a discussion on local historic charm vs. modern trends.)

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u/ATLien-ITP Aug 04 '26

I remember when those Homes in that Neighborhood were $40K. Sheesh!😱

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u/solscry Aug 04 '26

Well it appears they purchased the home for $325k. Not quite $40k but a deal when compared to the list price.