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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$12,179 (+14.6%)
$314,680 + $4,720
$319,400
2020
$10,630 (+13,570.0%)
$314,680 + $4,720
$319,400
2019
$78 (−99.0%)
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
2018
$7,769 (−7.3%)
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
2017
$8,378
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
Tax history for 117 N Arcadia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$12,179 (+14.6%)
$314,680 + $4,720
$319,400
2020
$10,630 (+13,570.0%)
$314,680 + $4,720
$319,400
2019
$78 (−99.0%)
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
2018
$7,769 (−7.3%)
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
2017
$8,378
$89,360 + $84,440
$173,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MU
Mixed Use District
The purpose of the mixed-use district is to promote the redevelopment of existing single uses in commercial areas into vibrant and sustainable mixed-use communities combining residential, retail and office uses; to promote diversity in housing and commercial options; to create walkable, pedestrian-scaled environments that accommodate and encourage multiple modes of transportation; to provide opportunities to add a variety of open space amenities; to provide a framework for shared infrastructure and to improve the quality of life by providing live, work and play opportunities based on regulating master site plans developed for a specific area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Research & development
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DECATUR HEIGHTS
Building Sq. Ft: 878
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 15 X 50 X 170 X 50 X 55 X 180....34AC 180 X 15 X 50 X 60 X 170 X 60 X 50 X 55 . .0.57AC 12-01-87 7 X 180 X 15 X 50 X 60 X 170 X 7 X 60 X 50 X 55 . .0.60AC 1-11-90
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 4
Land Sq. Ft: 26,136
Legal Lot Number: 15,16
Legal Block Number: D
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.6
Zoning Code: C2
County Use Description: COMMERCIAL LOT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2021
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 247 05 233
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 21, 2023
Around this home
Schools
New Glennwood Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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