This 1.40 acre property is tucked away on Decatur's south side, conveniently located near transportation, shopping, restaurants, and recreation. This is comfortable living, complete with a large front porch and an enclosed porch on the back side of the house. It is currently on septic but public sewer could be accessed from the street (S Taylor Rd). There is plenty of parking in the detached garage and parking area. Selling As Is. See Short Sale Addendum.
1920Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Grigg• Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Bought with Mary Reynolds• Glenda Williamson Realty
Source:CIBR #6249276
Redfin Estimate
$168,934
$75K since sold in February 2026
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This home's estimate is 16.4% lower than the average sale price ($202K) of 6 comparable homes.
This 1.40 acre property is tucked away on Decatur's south side, conveniently located near transportation, shopping, restaurants, and recreation. This is comfortable living, complete with a large front porch and an enclosed porch on the back side of the house. It is currently on septic but public sewer could be accessed from the street (S Taylor Rd). There is plenty of parking in the detached garage and parking area. Selling As Is. See Short Sale Addendum.
Public Records
Nov 15, 2006
Sold
$135,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,728 (−2.4%)
$5,052 + $44,300
$49,352
2024
$4,846 (+4.2%)
$5,052 + $44,300
$49,352
2023
$4,650 (+2.2%)
$5,017 + $43,992
$49,009
2022
$4,552 (+6.6%)
$5,017 + $41,114
$46,131
2021
$4,268 (−3.0%)
$4,709 + $38,587
$43,296
2020
$4,398 (+18.9%)
$4,554 + $37,315
$41,869
2019
$3,699 (+4.9%)
$4,436 + $36,352
$40,788
2018
$3,525 (+2.1%)
$4,316 + $35,369
$39,685
2017
$3,451 (−0.3%)
$4,152 + $34,022
$38,174
2016
$3,462 (+6.9%)
$4,104 + $33,634
$37,738
2015
$3,237 (+9.8%)
$3,984 + $32,654
$36,638
2014
$2,948 (+2.3%)
$3,945 + $32,331
$36,276
2013
$2,882
$3,945 + $32,331
$36,276
Tax history for 2504 S Taylor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,728 (−2.4%)
$5,052 + $44,300
$49,352
2024
$4,846 (+4.2%)
$5,052 + $44,300
$49,352
2023
$4,650 (+2.2%)
$5,017 + $43,992
$49,009
2022
$4,552 (+6.6%)
$5,017 + $41,114
$46,131
2021
$4,268 (−3.0%)
$4,709 + $38,587
$43,296
2020
$4,398 (+18.9%)
$4,554 + $37,315
$41,869
2019
$3,699 (+4.9%)
$4,436 + $36,352
$40,788
2018
$3,525 (+2.1%)
$4,316 + $35,369
$39,685
2017
$3,451 (−0.3%)
$4,152 + $34,022
$38,174
2016
$3,462 (+6.9%)
$4,104 + $33,634
$37,738
2015
$3,237 (+9.8%)
$3,984 + $32,654
$36,638
2014
$2,948 (+2.3%)
$3,945 + $32,331
$36,276
2013
$2,882
$3,945 + $32,331
$36,276
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
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: 700
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
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
Living Sq. Ft: 1,078
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,078
Building Sq. Ft: 1,778
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: S 28 R 162E W 270 S 225 OF N 20 ACS NW 1/4 SE 1/4 58 17 1 01 0450 001 00
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,984
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Acres: 1.4
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,078
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-28-401-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $195,000
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