49 Benton Dr is a 1,184 square foot house on a 0.47 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $182,982.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$182,982
$8,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($164K) 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
$3,890 (−3.5%)
$8,714 + $57,436
$66,150
2024
$4,030 (−2.0%)
$8,714 + $57,436
$66,150
2023
$4,112 (−4.5%)
$8,139 + $53,643
$61,782
2022
$4,305 (+13.4%)
$7,482 + $49,313
$56,795
2021
$3,798 (−2.8%)
$6,827 + $44,994
$51,821
2020
$3,909 (+2.9%)
$6,489 + $41,121
$47,610
2019
$3,800 (+0.3%)
$6,359 + $40,295
$46,654
2018
$3,787 (−0.5%)
$6,355 + $40,271
$46,626
2017
$3,807 (−1.0%)
$6,400 + $40,559
$46,959
2016
$3,846 (+5.2%)
$6,450 + $40,883
$47,333
2015
$3,658 (+6.7%)
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
2014
$3,429 (+1.9%)
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
2013
$3,363
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
Tax history for 49 Benton Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,890 (−3.5%)
$8,714 + $57,436
$66,150
2024
$4,030 (−2.0%)
$8,714 + $57,436
$66,150
2023
$4,112 (−4.5%)
$8,139 + $53,643
$61,782
2022
$4,305 (+13.4%)
$7,482 + $49,313
$56,795
2021
$3,798 (−2.8%)
$6,827 + $44,994
$51,821
2020
$3,909 (+2.9%)
$6,489 + $41,121
$47,610
2019
$3,800 (+0.3%)
$6,359 + $40,295
$46,654
2018
$3,787 (−0.5%)
$6,355 + $40,271
$46,626
2017
$3,807 (−1.0%)
$6,400 + $40,559
$46,959
2016
$3,846 (+5.2%)
$6,450 + $40,883
$47,333
2015
$3,658 (+6.7%)
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
2014
$3,429 (+1.9%)
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
2013
$3,363
$6,374 + $40,398
$46,772
*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: 1,184
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
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
Subdivision Name: WM B HOSTETLERS 2ND ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,184
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,184
Building Sq. Ft: 2,368
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 0012 B 00 WM B HOSTETLERS 2ND ADD 98BK2802/834 IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,564
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,473
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Name: HICKORY POINT
Acres: 0.47
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: HICKORY POINT
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,184
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-34-254-011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parsons Accelerated School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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 105° 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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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $211,000
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