242 Maxwell St is a 1,512 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $563,431.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$563,431
$14K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($618K) 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
$2,102 (+19.4%)
$85,520 + $133,360
$218,880
2024
$1,760 (+19.7%)
$85,520 + $133,360
$218,880
2023
$1,470 (−4.6%)
$85,520 + $110,960
$196,480
2022
$1,541 (+15.5%)
$71,680 + $84,080
$155,760
2021
$1,333 (−13.0%)
$31,920 + $122,480
$154,400
2020
$1,533 (+2.9%)
$31,920 + $122,480
$154,400
2019
$1,490 (−1.0%)
$31,920 + $116,600
$148,520
2018
$1,505 (−36.7%)
$31,920 + $110,520
$142,440
2017
$2,378 (+101.2%)
$31,920 + $110,520
$142,440
2016
$1,182 (+33.7%)
$31,920 + $100,480
$132,400
2014
$884
$31,920 + $93,720
$125,640
2013
$885 (+103.1%)
$32,000 + $53,400
$85,400
2012
$436 (−70.4%)
$85,760 + $23,760
$109,520
2011
$1,472 (+240.3%)
$32,000 + $69,400
$101,400
2010
$433 (+15.7%)
$32,000 + $69,400
$101,400
2008
$374
Tax history for 242 Maxwell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,102 (+19.4%)
$85,520 + $133,360
$218,880
2024
$1,760 (+19.7%)
$85,520 + $133,360
$218,880
2023
$1,470 (−4.6%)
$85,520 + $110,960
$196,480
2022
$1,541 (+15.5%)
$71,680 + $84,080
$155,760
2021
$1,333 (−13.0%)
$31,920 + $122,480
$154,400
2020
$1,533 (+2.9%)
$31,920 + $122,480
$154,400
2019
$1,490 (−1.0%)
$31,920 + $116,600
$148,520
2018
$1,505 (−36.7%)
$31,920 + $110,520
$142,440
2017
$2,378 (+101.2%)
$31,920 + $110,520
$142,440
2016
$1,182 (+33.7%)
$31,920 + $100,480
$132,400
2014
$884
$31,920 + $93,720
$125,640
2013
$885 (+103.1%)
$32,000 + $53,400
$85,400
2012
$436 (−70.4%)
$85,760 + $23,760
$109,520
2011
$1,472 (+240.3%)
$32,000 + $69,400
$101,400
2010
$433 (+15.7%)
$32,000 + $69,400
$101,400
2008
$374
*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: 277
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,512
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,107
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,291
Building Sq. Ft: 2,803
# of Stories: 1.2
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.27
Depth Footage: 225
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 213 03 189
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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