1608 N Foster Ave is a 1,025 square foot house on a 9,315 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $79,315.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
9,315 sq ftLot Size
$77Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$79,315
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14% lower than the average sale price ($92K) 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
$1,848 (+5.7%)
$5,478 + $20,329
$25,807
2024
$1,748 (+2.1%)
$5,478 + $20,329
$25,807
2023
$1,712 (+8.1%)
$5,107 + $18,951
$24,058
2022
$1,584 (+9.4%)
$4,926 + $18,280
$23,206
2021
$1,447 (−0.4%)
$4,821 + $16,315
$21,136
2020
$1,454 (+4.1%)
$4,577 + $15,488
$20,065
2019
$1,397 (+4.1%)
$4,408 + $14,917
$19,325
2018
$1,341 (−3.5%)
$4,364 + $14,769
$19,133
2017
$1,390 (−2.3%)
$4,382 + $14,386
$18,768
2016
$1,423 (+6.1%)
$4,545 + $14,921
$19,466
2015
$1,341 (+8.2%)
$4,465 + $14,657
$19,122
2014
$1,240 (−3.3%)
$4,421 + $14,512
$18,933
2013
$1,282
$4,587 + $15,057
$19,644
Tax history for 1608 N Foster Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,848 (+5.7%)
$5,478 + $20,329
$25,807
2024
$1,748 (+2.1%)
$5,478 + $20,329
$25,807
2023
$1,712 (+8.1%)
$5,107 + $18,951
$24,058
2022
$1,584 (+9.4%)
$4,926 + $18,280
$23,206
2021
$1,447 (−0.4%)
$4,821 + $16,315
$21,136
2020
$1,454 (+4.1%)
$4,577 + $15,488
$20,065
2019
$1,397 (+4.1%)
$4,408 + $14,917
$19,325
2018
$1,341 (−3.5%)
$4,364 + $14,769
$19,133
2017
$1,390 (−2.3%)
$4,382 + $14,386
$18,768
2016
$1,423 (+6.1%)
$4,545 + $14,921
$19,466
2015
$1,341 (+8.2%)
$4,465 + $14,657
$19,122
2014
$1,240 (−3.3%)
$4,421 + $14,512
$18,933
2013
$1,282
$4,587 + $15,057
$19,644
*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
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOME PARK 1ST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,025
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,025
Building Sq. Ft: 1,025
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HOME PARK 1ST ADD LOT 1 (EX N4) BLK 9 00BK2964/175 115X81
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 325
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,315
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 9
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2138
Depth Footage: 81
Front Footage: 115
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.: 1,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,315 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-08-233-008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$76,000 – $92,000
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