1047 W Forest Ave is a 1,056 square foot house on a 7,975 square foot lot with 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $62,372.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,975 sq ftLot Size
$59Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$62,372
$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 51.2% lower than the average sale price ($128K) 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
$894 (+12.8%)
$1,231 + $19,348
$20,579
2024
$792 (+6.1%)
$1,231 + $19,348
$20,579
2023
$747 (+35.8%)
$1,148 + $18,037
$19,185
2022
$550 (+24.5%)
$1,107 + $17,398
$18,505
2021
$442 (+8.6%)
$274 + $15,838
$16,112
2020
$407 (+6.7%)
$260 + $15,035
$15,295
2019
$381 (−0.1%)
$250 + $14,480
$14,730
2018
$382 (−9.4%)
$248 + $14,337
$14,585
2017
$422 (−4.5%)
$249 + $14,384
$14,633
2016
$441 (+10.6%)
$259 + $14,919
$15,178
2015
$399 (+9.0%)
$254 + $14,655
$14,909
2014
$366 (−58.2%)
$251 + $14,510
$14,761
2013
$875
$260 + $15,055
$15,315
Tax history for 1047 W Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$894 (+12.8%)
$1,231 + $19,348
$20,579
2024
$792 (+6.1%)
$1,231 + $19,348
$20,579
2023
$747 (+35.8%)
$1,148 + $18,037
$19,185
2022
$550 (+24.5%)
$1,107 + $17,398
$18,505
2021
$442 (+8.6%)
$274 + $15,838
$16,112
2020
$407 (+6.7%)
$260 + $15,035
$15,295
2019
$381 (−0.1%)
$250 + $14,480
$14,730
2018
$382 (−9.4%)
$248 + $14,337
$14,585
2017
$422 (−4.5%)
$249 + $14,384
$14,633
2016
$441 (+10.6%)
$259 + $14,919
$15,178
2015
$399 (+9.0%)
$254 + $14,655
$14,909
2014
$366 (−58.2%)
$251 + $14,510
$14,761
2013
$875
$260 + $15,055
$15,315
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: H H BROWNS 2ND SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,056
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,056
Building Sq. Ft: 1,824
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: H H BROWNS 2ND SUB OF PT OF L16 SW1/4 SEC 15-16-2E W15 L9 & ALL L10 145X55 58 04 2 07 0216 000 00
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,975
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.18
Depth Footage: 55
Front Footage: 145
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,975 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-304-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$60,000 – $72,000
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