1278 S 44th St is a 1,568 square foot house on a 1.04 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $124,221.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
$79Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$124,221
$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($126K) 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
$3,180 (+10.5%)
$5,620 + $38,187
$43,807
2024
$2,878 (+8.2%)
$5,620 + $38,187
$43,807
2023
$2,661 (+7.0%)
$5,436 + $34,202
$39,638
2022
$2,486 (+7.7%)
$5,051 + $31,780
$36,831
2021
$2,309 (−20.6%)
$4,672 + $29,396
$34,068
2020
$2,909 (+5.1%)
$4,502 + $28,328
$32,830
2019
$2,769 (+4.1%)
$4,388 + $27,613
$32,001
2018
$2,660 (+1.4%)
$4,302 + $27,074
$31,376
2017
$2,623 (−0.1%)
$4,208 + $26,481
$30,689
2016
$2,626 (+22.4%)
$4,154 + $26,138
$30,292
2015
$2,146 (+6.6%)
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
2014
$2,013 (+2.0%)
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
2013
$1,973
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
Tax history for 1278 S 44th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,180 (+10.5%)
$5,620 + $38,187
$43,807
2024
$2,878 (+8.2%)
$5,620 + $38,187
$43,807
2023
$2,661 (+7.0%)
$5,436 + $34,202
$39,638
2022
$2,486 (+7.7%)
$5,051 + $31,780
$36,831
2021
$2,309 (−20.6%)
$4,672 + $29,396
$34,068
2020
$2,909 (+5.1%)
$4,502 + $28,328
$32,830
2019
$2,769 (+4.1%)
$4,388 + $27,613
$32,001
2018
$2,660 (+1.4%)
$4,302 + $27,074
$31,376
2017
$2,623 (−0.1%)
$4,208 + $26,481
$30,689
2016
$2,626 (+22.4%)
$4,154 + $26,138
$30,292
2015
$2,146 (+6.6%)
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
2014
$2,013 (+2.0%)
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
2013
$1,973
$4,101 + $25,803
$29,904
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GUSTINS 8TH SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,568
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,568
Building Sq. Ft: 1,568
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0004 B 00 GUSTINS 8TH SUBD 454.8X100 93BK2475/165 58 09 2 06 0141 000 00
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 540
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 45,480
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: LONG CREEK
Acres: 1.04
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 454.8
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: LONG CREEK
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-20-251-011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 104° 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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Estimated sale price
$119,000 – $143,000
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