Well built and maintained 3 bedroom ranch located on Decatur's west side just blocks from the soon to be built new elementary school for District 61. Recent updates include opening a wall between kitchen and living room. This truly offers an open feeling once inside the home. Kitchen appliances stay, including a new stainless steel refrigerator. Beautiful hardwood flooring in most of main floor. Partially finished basement with half that has plumbing in place for a shower. Roof replaced in 2008, HVAC and water heater replaced in 2013, gutters in 2013 and newer replacement windows in 2011. Main floor bath remodeled in 2021. The basement north wall has been reinforced by Helitech. Fenced rear yard. Call your Realtor before this one is gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$75Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Doolin• Brinkoetter REALTORS®
Bought with Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Cute 3 bedroom ranch with nice hardwood floors, large living room and spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets for storage. Kitchen appliances stay so this is move in ready!The basement is large and clean with a half bath but plumbing in place for a shower. The walls are Helitech reinforced with a transferable warranty. This is teen zone, man cave, kids center or craft shop all day!Roof replaced 2008, HVAC and Water Heater 2013, Gutters 2013, Windows in 2011 and newer. Good sized fenced backyard. Great curb appeal in a quiet neighborhood near Oak Grove Elementary School and MacArthur High School!Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,555 (−3.6%)
$5,380 + $26,442
$31,822
2024
$1,613 (−26.3%)
$5,380 + $26,442
$31,822
2023
$2,188 (+2.8%)
$5,015 + $24,650
$29,665
2022
$2,129 (+8.6%)
$4,837 + $23,777
$28,614
2021
$1,959 (−0.9%)
$4,734 + $21,645
$26,379
2020
$1,977 (+4.0%)
$4,494 + $20,548
$25,042
2019
$1,901 (+3.6%)
$4,328 + $19,790
$24,118
2018
$1,835 (−3.2%)
$4,285 + $19,594
$23,879
2017
$1,895 (−2.2%)
$4,382 + $19,086
$23,468
2016
$1,938 (+5.9%)
$4,545 + $19,795
$24,340
2015
$1,830 (+8.0%)
$4,465 + $19,445
$23,910
2014
$1,694 (−2.9%)
$4,421 + $19,252
$23,673
2013
$1,745
$4,587 + $19,975
$24,562
Tax history for 1776 N Foster Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,555 (−3.6%)
$5,380 + $26,442
$31,822
2024
$1,613 (−26.3%)
$5,380 + $26,442
$31,822
2023
$2,188 (+2.8%)
$5,015 + $24,650
$29,665
2022
$2,129 (+8.6%)
$4,837 + $23,777
$28,614
2021
$1,959 (−0.9%)
$4,734 + $21,645
$26,379
2020
$1,977 (+4.0%)
$4,494 + $20,548
$25,042
2019
$1,901 (+3.6%)
$4,328 + $19,790
$24,118
2018
$1,835 (−3.2%)
$4,285 + $19,594
$23,879
2017
$1,895 (−2.2%)
$4,382 + $19,086
$23,468
2016
$1,938 (+5.9%)
$4,545 + $19,795
$24,340
2015
$1,830 (+8.0%)
$4,465 + $19,445
$23,910
2014
$1,694 (−2.9%)
$4,421 + $19,252
$23,673
2013
$1,745
$4,587 + $19,975
$24,562
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,390
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-08-229-037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1739
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,140
Below Grade Finished Area: 599
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Other
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 74.5 x 127.75
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,129
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Elementary School: Franklin
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School: Stephen Decatur
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School: Macarthur
Location Information
Directions: Home Park to west on Foster.
Subdivision Name: Home Park 1st Add
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,390
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-08-229-037
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$124,000 – $150,000
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