1204 N James St is a 805 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $63,812.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$79Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$63,812
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 25.7% lower than the average sale price ($86K) 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
$397 (−3.6%)
$2,351 + $18,421
$20,772
2024
$412 (−2.7%)
$2,351 + $18,421
$20,772
2023
$424 (−2.7%)
$2,192 + $17,173
$19,365
2022
$435 (−0.6%)
$2,114 + $16,565
$18,679
2021
$438 (−5.7%)
$1,924 + $14,931
$16,855
2020
$465 (+2.6%)
$1,826 + $14,174
$16,000
2019
$453 (+0.8%)
$1,759 + $13,651
$15,410
2018
$449 (−6.0%)
$1,742 + $13,516
$15,258
2017
$478 (−54.0%)
$1,714 + $13,561
$15,275
2016
$1,040 (+6.5%)
$1,778 + $14,065
$15,843
2015
$977 (+8.3%)
$1,747 + $13,816
$15,563
2014
$902 (−3.9%)
$1,730 + $13,679
$15,409
2013
$939
$1,795 + $14,193
$15,988
Tax history for 1204 N James St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$397 (−3.6%)
$2,351 + $18,421
$20,772
2024
$412 (−2.7%)
$2,351 + $18,421
$20,772
2023
$424 (−2.7%)
$2,192 + $17,173
$19,365
2022
$435 (−0.6%)
$2,114 + $16,565
$18,679
2021
$438 (−5.7%)
$1,924 + $14,931
$16,855
2020
$465 (+2.6%)
$1,826 + $14,174
$16,000
2019
$453 (+0.8%)
$1,759 + $13,651
$15,410
2018
$449 (−6.0%)
$1,742 + $13,516
$15,258
2017
$478 (−54.0%)
$1,714 + $13,561
$15,275
2016
$1,040 (+6.5%)
$1,778 + $14,065
$15,843
2015
$977 (+8.3%)
$1,747 + $13,816
$15,563
2014
$902 (−3.9%)
$1,730 + $13,679
$15,409
2013
$939
$1,795 + $14,193
$15,988
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GUSTINS 6TH SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 805
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 805
Building Sq. Ft: 805
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0020 B 03 GUSTINS 6TH SUBD 95BK2947/800 195X62
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 300
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,090
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.28
Depth Footage: 62
Front Footage: 195
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 805
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-177-011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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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, 18 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
$61,000 – $74,000
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