1530 W Melrose Ct is a 1,285 square foot house on a 0.61 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $78,605.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$61Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$78,605
$7,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 32.2% lower than the average sale price ($116K) 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
$1,683 (+8.2%)
$5,729 + $23,307
$29,036
2024
$1,555 (+3.4%)
$5,729 + $23,307
$29,036
2023
$1,504 (+69.3%)
$5,341 + $21,727
$27,068
2022
$888 (+16.9%)
$5,152 + $20,958
$26,110
2021
$760 (+3.8%)
$4,690 + $14,676
$19,366
2020
$732 (+5.3%)
$4,452 + $13,932
$18,384
2019
$695 (+4.4%)
$4,288 + $13,418
$17,706
2018
$665 (−6.5%)
$4,246 + $13,285
$17,531
2017
$711 (−3.5%)
$4,635 + $12,694
$17,329
2016
$737 (+8.4%)
$4,808 + $13,166
$17,974
2015
$680 (−38.2%)
$4,723 + $12,933
$17,656
2014
$1,101 (−3.5%)
$4,676 + $12,805
$17,481
2013
$1,141
$4,852 + $13,286
$18,138
Tax history for 1530 W Melrose Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,683 (+8.2%)
$5,729 + $23,307
$29,036
2024
$1,555 (+3.4%)
$5,729 + $23,307
$29,036
2023
$1,504 (+69.3%)
$5,341 + $21,727
$27,068
2022
$888 (+16.9%)
$5,152 + $20,958
$26,110
2021
$760 (+3.8%)
$4,690 + $14,676
$19,366
2020
$732 (+5.3%)
$4,452 + $13,932
$18,384
2019
$695 (+4.4%)
$4,288 + $13,418
$17,706
2018
$665 (−6.5%)
$4,246 + $13,285
$17,531
2017
$711 (−3.5%)
$4,635 + $12,694
$17,329
2016
$737 (+8.4%)
$4,808 + $13,166
$17,974
2015
$680 (−38.2%)
$4,723 + $12,933
$17,656
2014
$1,101 (−3.5%)
$4,676 + $12,805
$17,481
2013
$1,141
$4,852 + $13,286
$18,138
*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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BLACKFORD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,285
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,285
Building Sq. Ft: 1,285
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: BLACKFORD ADD W1/2 LOT 19 & ALL LOT 20 IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,000
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Brick
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,572
Legal Lot Number: 19
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.61
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.: 1,285
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-04-401-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$75,000 – $91,000
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