1531 W Center St is a 768 square foot house on a 6,165 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $51,916.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
6,165 sq ftLot Size
$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$51,916
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 32% lower than the average sale price ($76K) 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
$66 (−3.6%)
$2,241 + $13,557
$15,798
2024
$68 (−2.7%)
$2,241 + $13,557
$15,798
2023
$70 (−2.7%)
$2,089 + $12,638
$14,727
2022
$72 (−55.0%)
$2,015 + $12,191
$14,206
2021
$160 (−26.9%)
$1,834 + $11,098
$12,932
2020
$219 (−3.0%)
$1,741 + $10,535
$12,276
2019
$226 (+1.2%)
$1,677 + $10,146
$11,823
2018
$224 (−2.9%)
$1,660 + $10,046
$11,706
2017
$230 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $11,199
$12,953
2016
$232 (−68.4%)
$1,819 + $11,615
$13,434
2015
$735 (+7.6%)
$1,787 + $11,410
$13,197
2014
$683 (−3.8%)
$1,769 + $11,297
$13,066
2013
$710
$1,835 + $11,721
$13,556
Tax history for 1531 W Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$66 (−3.6%)
$2,241 + $13,557
$15,798
2024
$68 (−2.7%)
$2,241 + $13,557
$15,798
2023
$70 (−2.7%)
$2,089 + $12,638
$14,727
2022
$72 (−55.0%)
$2,015 + $12,191
$14,206
2021
$160 (−26.9%)
$1,834 + $11,098
$12,932
2020
$219 (−3.0%)
$1,741 + $10,535
$12,276
2019
$226 (+1.2%)
$1,677 + $10,146
$11,823
2018
$224 (−2.9%)
$1,660 + $10,046
$11,706
2017
$230 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $11,199
$12,953
2016
$232 (−68.4%)
$1,819 + $11,615
$13,434
2015
$735 (+7.6%)
$1,787 + $11,410
$13,197
2014
$683 (−3.8%)
$1,769 + $11,297
$13,066
2013
$710
$1,835 + $11,721
$13,556
*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: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MASON-FRIBLEY-STEGER ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 768
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
Building Sq. Ft: 768
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: MASON-FRIBLEY-STEGER ADD LOT 45 137X45
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,165
Legal Lot Number: 45
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1415
Depth Footage: 45
Front Footage: 137
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.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,165 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-257-005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$50,000 – $60,000
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