2226 Essex Dr SW is a 1,988 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 15, 2009 for $159,900. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $214,382.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$108Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$214,382
$54K since sold in July 2009$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.4% lower than the average sale price ($234K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 13, 2025 • Final
Building
Remove and replace the roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Jan 18, 2011 • Final
Building
Gas
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Dual Unit
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTMEAD SUB #11
Living Sq. Ft: 1,988
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,295
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,988
Building Sq. Ft: 1,988
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 61 WESTMEAD ADD # 11
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,180
Legal Lot Number: 61
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2567
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 86
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Morgan County
APN: 02 07 35 1 000 072.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Julian Harris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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