255 E Melrose Ct is a 816 square foot house on a 5,800 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 09, 2019 for $32,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $56,229.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
5,800 sq ftLot Size
$69Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$56,229
$24K since sold in April 2019$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.7% lower than the average sale price ($68K) of 6 comparable homes.
Perfect bungalow offering replacement windows, high efficiency furnace and air, fuse box 100 amp service, water heater was replaced seller thinks 2006-2008, all appliance, clean as a pin, 1 car detached garage with covered patio! Why rent when you can own!!! Selling AS IS. .. . it is sharp and clean and well cared for. Great buy for first time buyers or investors!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$795 (+9.0%)
$2,420 + $12,094
$14,514
2024
$729 (+3.9%)
$2,420 + $12,094
$14,514
2023
$702
$2,256 + $11,274
$13,530
2022
$702 (−0.6%)
$2,176 + $10,875
$13,051
2021
$707 (−5.7%)
$1,981 + $9,802
$11,783
2020
$749 (+2.6%)
$1,881 + $9,305
$11,186
2019
$730 (−32.2%)
$1,812 + $8,962
$10,774
2018
$1,078 (−3.8%)
$1,794 + $8,873
$10,667
2017
$1,120 (−2.4%)
$2,400 + $13,856
$16,256
2016
$1,148 (+6.3%)
$2,489 + $14,371
$16,860
2015
$1,079 (+134.8%)
$2,445 + $14,117
$16,562
2014
$459 (+2.1%)
$2,421 + $13,977
$16,398
2013
$450
$2,512 + $14,502
$17,014
Tax history for 255 E Melrose Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$795 (+9.0%)
$2,420 + $12,094
$14,514
2024
$729 (+3.9%)
$2,420 + $12,094
$14,514
2023
$702
$2,256 + $11,274
$13,530
2022
$702 (−0.6%)
$2,176 + $10,875
$13,051
2021
$707 (−5.7%)
$1,981 + $9,802
$11,783
2020
$749 (+2.6%)
$1,881 + $9,305
$11,186
2019
$730 (−32.2%)
$1,812 + $8,962
$10,774
2018
$1,078 (−3.8%)
$1,794 + $8,873
$10,667
2017
$1,120 (−2.4%)
$2,400 + $13,856
$16,256
2016
$1,148 (+6.3%)
$2,489 + $14,371
$16,860
2015
$1,079 (+134.8%)
$2,445 + $14,117
$16,562
2014
$459 (+2.1%)
$2,421 + $13,977
$16,398
2013
$450
$2,512 + $14,502
$17,014
*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: 816
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENMORE 5TH ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 816
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 816
Building Sq. Ft: 1,632
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: KENMORE 5TH ADD LOT 3 100X58
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,800
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1331
Depth Footage: 58
Front Footage: 100
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.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-02-303-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Parsons Accelerated School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
$54,000 – $65,000
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