118 Merrill Ave is a 1,488 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $578,096.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$578,096
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 10% lower than the average sale price ($642K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,572 (+12.6%)
$102,920 + $124,680
$227,600
2024
$8,498 (−46.1%)
$102,920 + $124,680
$227,600
2023
$15,765 (+123.9%)
$93,360 + $109,200
$202,560
2022
$7,041 (−45.7%)
$93,360 + $75,320
$168,680
2021
$12,963 (+63.1%)
$50,000 + $94,680
$144,680
2020
$7,947 (+6.1%)
$50,000 + $94,680
$144,680
2019
$7,489 (+17.1%)
$50,000 + $121,720
$171,720
2018
$6,394 (−3.8%)
$50,000 + $100,760
$150,760
2017
$6,648 (+86.8%)
$50,000 + $100,760
$150,760
2016
$3,559 (+10.0%)
$45,920 + $103,800
$149,720
2014
$3,236 (+6.6%)
$45,920 + $91,520
$137,440
2013
$3,034 (+430.9%)
$45,900 + $78,260
$124,160
2012
$572 (−82.7%)
$101,120 + $23,040
$124,160
2011
$3,298 (+534.5%)
$45,000 + $72,280
$117,280
2010
$520 (+14.1%)
$45,000 + $72,280
$117,280
2008
$456
Tax history for 118 Merrill Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,572 (+12.6%)
$102,920 + $124,680
$227,600
2024
$8,498 (−46.1%)
$102,920 + $124,680
$227,600
2023
$15,765 (+123.9%)
$93,360 + $109,200
$202,560
2022
$7,041 (−45.7%)
$93,360 + $75,320
$168,680
2021
$12,963 (+63.1%)
$50,000 + $94,680
$144,680
2020
$7,947 (+6.1%)
$50,000 + $94,680
$144,680
2019
$7,489 (+17.1%)
$50,000 + $121,720
$171,720
2018
$6,394 (−3.8%)
$50,000 + $100,760
$150,760
2017
$6,648 (+86.8%)
$50,000 + $100,760
$150,760
2016
$3,559 (+10.0%)
$45,920 + $103,800
$149,720
2014
$3,236 (+6.6%)
$45,920 + $91,520
$137,440
2013
$3,034 (+430.9%)
$45,900 + $78,260
$124,160
2012
$572 (−82.7%)
$101,120 + $23,040
$124,160
2011
$3,298 (+534.5%)
$45,000 + $72,280
$117,280
2010
$520 (+14.1%)
$45,000 + $72,280
$117,280
2008
$456
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 196
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,488
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 960
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,104
Building Sq. Ft: 2,592
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.31
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 244 05 008
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westchester Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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