As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,342 (+3.4%)
$2,491 + $11,889
$14,380
2024
$1,298 (+0.8%)
$2,491 + $11,889
$14,380
2023
$1,287 (+2.5%)
$2,322 + $11,083
$13,405
2022
$1,256 (+6.4%)
$2,240 + $10,691
$12,931
2021
$1,180 (−2.1%)
$2,344 + $9,732
$12,076
2020
$1,205 (+3.6%)
$2,225 + $9,239
$11,464
2019
$1,162 (−6.9%)
$2,143 + $8,898
$11,041
2018
$1,248 (−2.3%)
$2,122 + $8,810
$10,932
2017
$1,277 (−1.9%)
$1,754 + $10,125
$11,879
2016
$1,302 (+5.2%)
$1,819 + $10,501
$12,320
2015
$1,237 (+7.7%)
$1,787 + $10,315
$12,102
2014
$1,149 (−1.7%)
$1,769 + $10,213
$11,982
2013
$1,168
$1,835 + $10,597
$12,432
Tax history for 1661 W Garfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,342 (+3.4%)
$2,491 + $11,889
$14,380
2024
$1,298 (+0.8%)
$2,491 + $11,889
$14,380
2023
$1,287 (+2.5%)
$2,322 + $11,083
$13,405
2022
$1,256 (+6.4%)
$2,240 + $10,691
$12,931
2021
$1,180 (−2.1%)
$2,344 + $9,732
$12,076
2020
$1,205 (+3.6%)
$2,225 + $9,239
$11,464
2019
$1,162 (−6.9%)
$2,143 + $8,898
$11,041
2018
$1,248 (−2.3%)
$2,122 + $8,810
$10,932
2017
$1,277 (−1.9%)
$1,754 + $10,125
$11,879
2016
$1,302 (+5.2%)
$1,819 + $10,501
$12,320
2015
$1,237 (+7.7%)
$1,787 + $10,315
$12,102
2014
$1,149 (−1.7%)
$1,769 + $10,213
$11,982
2013
$1,168
$1,835 + $10,597
$12,432
*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: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK GROVE 3RD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 680
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 680
Building Sq. Ft: 680
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: IDA D RECORDS RESVY LT 1 BLK 6 FORMERLY IN OAK GROVE 3RD ADD E65 W140 LT 4 156X65
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,140
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2328
Depth Footage: 65
Front Footage: 156
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.: 680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,140 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-131-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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