This quaint and comfortable ranch boasts two bedrooms, 1 bath with a completely fenced in yard. The covered front porch welcomes you to the living room with a fireplace making the space even cozier and perfect for hosting. There is a dining area that is lit up from the bright bay window. There is a full unfinished basement with a utility space and a 2.5 car attached garage. Plenty of opportunities to make this space your own. MOTIVATED SELLER. ..
1960Year Built
7,875 sq ftLot Size
$77Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Cleveland• RE/MAX Executives Plus
Bought with Junette Randol• Glenda Williamson Realty
Source:CIBR #6250943
Redfin Estimate
$101,784
$25K since sold in February 2026
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($103K) of 6 comparable homes.
This quaint and comfortable ranch boasts two bedrooms, 1 bath with a completely fenced in yard. The covered front porch welcomes you to the living room with a fireplace making the space even cozier and perfect for hosting. There is a dining area that is lit up from the bright bay window. There is a full unfinished basement with a utility space and a 2.5 car attached garage. Plenty of opportunities to make this space your own. MOTIVATED SELLER. ..
Public Records
May 16, 2024
Sold
$60,000
$45/sq ft
CIBR #6241445
May 16, 2024
Pending
—
May 15, 2024
Sold
$60,000
$45/sq ft
Apr 25, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2024
Listed
$59,900
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,759 (+176.6%)
$2,203 + $16,641
$18,844
2024
$636 (+115.5%)
$2,203 + $16,641
$18,844
2023
$295 (−2.7%)
$2,054 + $15,513
$17,567
2022
$303 (−0.6%)
$1,981 + $14,964
$16,945
2021
$305 (−5.7%)
$1,803 + $13,622
$15,425
2020
$323 (+2.6%)
$1,712 + $12,931
$14,643
2019
$315 (−14.2%)
$1,649 + $12,454
$14,103
2018
$367 (−3.2%)
$1,633 + $12,331
$13,964
2017
$379 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $12,741
$14,495
2016
$383 (+3.4%)
$1,819 + $13,214
$15,033
2015
$370 (+6.6%)
$1,787 + $12,980
$14,767
2014
$347 (−11.2%)
$1,769 + $12,851
$14,620
2013
$391
$1,835 + $13,334
$15,169
Tax history for 1740 N Dennis Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,759 (+176.6%)
$2,203 + $16,641
$18,844
2024
$636 (+115.5%)
$2,203 + $16,641
$18,844
2023
$295 (−2.7%)
$2,054 + $15,513
$17,567
2022
$303 (−0.6%)
$1,981 + $14,964
$16,945
2021
$305 (−5.7%)
$1,803 + $13,622
$15,425
2020
$323 (+2.6%)
$1,712 + $12,931
$14,643
2019
$315 (−14.2%)
$1,649 + $12,454
$14,103
2018
$367 (−3.2%)
$1,633 + $12,331
$13,964
2017
$379 (−0.9%)
$1,754 + $12,741
$14,495
2016
$383 (+3.4%)
$1,819 + $13,214
$15,033
2015
$370 (+6.6%)
$1,787 + $12,980
$14,767
2014
$347 (−11.2%)
$1,769 + $12,851
$14,620
2013
$391
$1,835 + $13,334
$15,169
*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: 884
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK GROVE 2ND ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,326
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 884
Building Sq. Ft: 1,768
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: OAK GROVE 2ND ADD N 100 OF W78.75 LOT 1 BLK 3 78.75X100
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,875
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1808
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 78.75
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.: 1,326
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,875 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-132-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$97,000 – $118,000
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