1249 W Forest Ave is a vacant land on a 6,120 square foot lot. - it last sold on July 31, 2026 for $26,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $14,931.
Vacant landProperty Type
6,120 sq ftLot Size
$2Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$14,931
$11K since sold in July 2026$1,000 since July
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 88.5% lower than the average sale price ($130K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIRAM JOHNSONS SUB
Legal Description: HIRAM JOHNSONS SUBD OF N END OF B 5 OAKLAWN ADD 8S&ADJ&L4 B 2 96BK2684/411 153X40
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 6,120
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1405
Depth Footage: 40
Front Footage: 153
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,120 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-16-429-010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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 105° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$15,000 – $18,000
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