256 E Kenwood Ave is a 972 square foot house on a 5,974 square foot lot with 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $88,650.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,974 sq ftLot Size
$91Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$88,650
$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($79K) 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
$1,793 (+7.9%)
$2,495 + $27,721
$30,216
2024
$1,662 (+3.3%)
$2,495 + $27,721
$30,216
2023
$1,609 (+13.1%)
$2,326 + $25,842
$28,168
2022
$1,423 (+12.7%)
$2,244 + $24,927
$27,171
2021
$1,262 (+1.4%)
$2,043 + $22,467
$24,510
2020
$1,245 (+4.6%)
$1,939 + $21,328
$23,267
2019
$1,190 (+8.3%)
$1,867 + $20,541
$22,408
2018
$1,099 (−4.9%)
$1,849 + $20,338
$22,187
2017
$1,155 (−2.8%)
$2,441 + $19,017
$21,458
2016
$1,189 (+7.1%)
$2,532 + $19,724
$22,256
2015
$1,110 (+8.8%)
$2,487 + $19,375
$21,862
2014
$1,020 (−5.2%)
$2,462 + $19,183
$21,645
2013
$1,077
$2,554 + $19,904
$22,458
Tax history for 256 E Kenwood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,793 (+7.9%)
$2,495 + $27,721
$30,216
2024
$1,662 (+3.3%)
$2,495 + $27,721
$30,216
2023
$1,609 (+13.1%)
$2,326 + $25,842
$28,168
2022
$1,423 (+12.7%)
$2,244 + $24,927
$27,171
2021
$1,262 (+1.4%)
$2,043 + $22,467
$24,510
2020
$1,245 (+4.6%)
$1,939 + $21,328
$23,267
2019
$1,190 (+8.3%)
$1,867 + $20,541
$22,408
2018
$1,099 (−4.9%)
$1,849 + $20,338
$22,187
2017
$1,155 (−2.8%)
$2,441 + $19,017
$21,458
2016
$1,189 (+7.1%)
$2,532 + $19,724
$22,256
2015
$1,110 (+8.8%)
$2,487 + $19,375
$21,862
2014
$1,020 (−5.2%)
$2,462 + $19,183
$21,645
2013
$1,077
$2,554 + $19,904
$22,458
*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: 972
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 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: 972
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 972
Building Sq. Ft: 1,944
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: KENMORE 5TH ADD LOT 10 103X58
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,974
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1371
Depth Footage: 58
Front Footage: 103
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,974 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-02-305-009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parsons Accelerated School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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
4/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$85,000 – $102,000
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