Central Neighborhood Overview
Central Neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama
Central is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35098 ZIP code. It presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $106,700. The typical home size is approximately 1,325 square feet, offering practical living space. The neighborhood has a homeownership rate of 63.8%, indicating a stable base of resident owners, while 36.2% of homes are renter-occupied.
The market supports both owners and renters, with a median gross rent of $739 per month. This affordability aligns with the median household income of $60,670, suggesting housing costs are within reach for many residents. The balance between owned and rented units contributes to the area's residential character and accessibility.
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Top Real Estate Agents in Central, Decatur
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
8 agents met the full merit gate for Central, Decatur, IL, selected from over 90,000 licensed Illinois professionals.
5.0 stars
191+ verified reviews
License: 1766434
Keller Williams Realty
19+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 846-4687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Guy%20Blume
Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement in Alameda and over 16 years of full-time client dedication. He combines a strong performance history with a unique professional background in digital media for major brands.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
85+ verified reviews
License: 2088674
Compass
5+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 338-8489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theruscagroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andrewrusca
Why selected: Selected for his active community engagement through educational content and market insights. He combines a perfect 5-star rating from 85 reviews with proven success in 75+ transactions and specialized financing expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
36+ verified reviews
License: 2045381
Keller Williams Realty
7+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 957-8166
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/anitaperez510
Why selected: Selected for her deep community engagement and 36 five-star reviews. She combines professional excellence with a unique perspective from rural and urban backgrounds to serve diverse clients.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
34+ verified reviews
License: 1872342
eXp Realty of California, Inc
7+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 660-1452
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Agent%20Ochoa
Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community support and leadership in strengthening neighborhoods. He combines this with a perfect 5-star rating from 34 reviews and over six years of expert market guidance.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
32+ verified reviews
License: 2020807
eXp Realty of California Inc.
9+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (650) 575-4069
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexanderNichols650
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexanderNichols650
Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community involvement as a Bay Area native and his quantifiable excellence, evidenced by a perfect 5-star rating across 32 client reviews over 8 years.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
31+ verified reviews
License: 1977776
CØMPASS
8+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (510) 867-7070
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JalilJaber
Why selected: Selected for her strong community connections and leadership within the real estate community, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 31 reviews over a 7-year career.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.8 stars
25+ verified reviews
License: 1201588
New Generation Real Estate
30+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (619) 300-9888
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.honestabesells.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/adamray1
Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and leadership as a long-time local broker. He combines this with a 4.8-star rating from 25 reviews and nearly 30 years of full-time market expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.9 stars
24+ verified reviews
License: 1809076
acre680
16+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (408) 561-2538
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acre680.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Andra%20Cheung
Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a 4.9-star rating from 24 reviews over 15+ years of trusted client service.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.