1605 N Foster Ave is a 1,040 square foot house on a 10,030 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 15, 2021 for $87,500. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $141,071.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
10,030 sq ftLot Size
$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$141,071
$54K since sold in April 2021$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($139K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nice 4 bedroom home on corner lot with Basement! Lots of updates, roof, flooring, paint, driveway. 2 Bdrs and bath on main floor, 2 or 3 bedrooms on second floor with bath. You won't believe the space in this home! Much larger than it appears! Large eat in kitchen with new stove and countertop. Seller and relocation company want this one SOLD! Contracts should show Cartus Relocation as Seller.
Public Records
May 17, 2007
Sold
$79,500
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,725 (+5.0%)
$5,366 + $29,835
$35,201
2024
$2,596 (+1.7%)
$5,366 + $29,835
$35,201
2023
$2,553 (+9.1%)
$5,002 + $27,813
$32,815
2022
$2,341 (+8.4%)
$4,825 + $26,828
$31,653
2021
$2,159 (−1.0%)
$4,826 + $23,596
$28,422
2020
$2,180 (+3.9%)
$4,581 + $22,400
$26,981
2019
$2,098 (+6.3%)
$4,412 + $21,574
$25,986
2018
$1,974 (−3.1%)
$4,368 + $21,360
$25,728
2017
$2,038 (−2.2%)
$4,382 + $20,410
$24,792
2016
$2,083 (+5.8%)
$4,545 + $21,169
$25,714
2015
$1,968 (+8.0%)
$4,465 + $20,795
$25,260
2014
$1,822 (−2.8%)
$4,421 + $20,589
$25,010
2013
$1,875
$4,587 + $21,362
$25,949
Tax history for 1605 N Foster Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,725 (+5.0%)
$5,366 + $29,835
$35,201
2024
$2,596 (+1.7%)
$5,366 + $29,835
$35,201
2023
$2,553 (+9.1%)
$5,002 + $27,813
$32,815
2022
$2,341 (+8.4%)
$4,825 + $26,828
$31,653
2021
$2,159 (−1.0%)
$4,826 + $23,596
$28,422
2020
$2,180 (+3.9%)
$4,581 + $22,400
$26,981
2019
$2,098 (+6.3%)
$4,412 + $21,574
$25,986
2018
$1,974 (−3.1%)
$4,368 + $21,360
$25,728
2017
$2,038 (−2.2%)
$4,382 + $20,410
$24,792
2016
$2,083 (+5.8%)
$4,545 + $21,169
$25,714
2015
$1,968 (+8.0%)
$4,465 + $20,795
$25,260
2014
$1,822 (−2.8%)
$4,421 + $20,589
$25,010
2013
$1,875
$4,587 + $21,362
$25,949
*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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOME PARK 1ST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,040
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,040
Building Sq. Ft: 2,080
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: HOME PARK 1ST ADD LOT 8 BLK 8 04BK3540/497 120.7X83.1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 352
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,030
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2303
Depth Footage: 83.1
Front Footage: 120.7
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.: 1,040
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,030 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-08-232-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$135,000 – $163,000
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