2497 S Shores Dr is a 1,920 square foot house on a 6.28 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $268,831.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
6.28 acresLot Size
$140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$268,831
$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($213K) 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
$4,533 (+0.3%)
$21,956 + $55,810
$77,766
2024
$4,520 (+6.2%)
$21,956 + $55,810
$77,766
2023
$4,255 (+5.8%)
$21,803 + $55,422
$77,225
2022
$4,022 (+5.9%)
$21,803 + $49,046
$70,849
2021
$3,797 (+3.6%)
$20,463 + $46,031
$66,494
2020
$3,666 (+2.4%)
$19,788 + $44,513
$64,301
2019
$3,580 (+5.1%)
$19,277 + $43,364
$62,641
2018
$3,407 (+2.0%)
$18,756 + $42,191
$60,947
2017
$3,339
$18,042 + $40,584
$58,626
Tax history for 2497 S Shores Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,533 (+0.3%)
$21,956 + $55,810
$77,766
2024
$4,520 (+6.2%)
$21,956 + $55,810
$77,766
2023
$4,255 (+5.8%)
$21,803 + $55,422
$77,225
2022
$4,022 (+5.9%)
$21,803 + $49,046
$70,849
2021
$3,797 (+3.6%)
$20,463 + $46,031
$66,494
2020
$3,666 (+2.4%)
$19,788 + $44,513
$64,301
2019
$3,580 (+5.1%)
$19,277 + $43,364
$62,641
2018
$3,407 (+2.0%)
$18,756 + $42,191
$60,947
2017
$3,339
$18,042 + $40,584
$58,626
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,440
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,920
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,440
Building Sq. Ft: 2,880
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SEC 36-16-2E W440' N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE1/4 (EX COMM NE COR SEC 36 THN W900.05' S34.4' TO POB THN S181.82' W110' N181.82' E110' POB BK4540/999)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,760
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 273,557
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Acres: 6.28
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-36-226-010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Mcgaughey Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Mt Zion Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Mt Zion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 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
$256,000 – $310,000
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