2520 S File Dr is a 1,296 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 15, 2018 for $93,667. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $134,646.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$104Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$134,646
$41K since sold in August 2018$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 19% lower than the average sale price ($166K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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: 1,008
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHERN FOREST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 2,304
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SOUTHERN FOREST ADD A RESVY OF LT 56 FOREST CREST SUBD LOT 22 00BK2975/449 IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Acres: 0.46
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-29-402-014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$128,000 – $155,000
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