517 S Boyd St is a 816 square foot house on a 5,108 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $51,581.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
5,108 sq ftLot Size
$63Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$51,581
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($62K) 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
$447 (−38.7%)
$1,886 + $13,906
$15,792
2022
$729 (+6.4%)
$1,696 + $12,505
$14,201
2021
$685 (−2.1%)
$1,544 + $5,473
$7,017
2020
$700 (+3.6%)
$1,466 + $5,196
$6,662
2019
$675 (+0.9%)
$1,412 + $5,004
$6,416
2018
$670 (−2.3%)
$1,398 + $4,954
$6,352
2017
$685 (−1.9%)
$1,403 + $4,970
$6,373
2016
$698 (+14.5%)
$1,455 + $5,155
$6,610
2013
$610
$1,429 + $5,064
$6,493
Tax history for 517 S Boyd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$447 (−38.7%)
$1,886 + $13,906
$15,792
2022
$729 (+6.4%)
$1,696 + $12,505
$14,201
2021
$685 (−2.1%)
$1,544 + $5,473
$7,017
2020
$700 (+3.6%)
$1,466 + $5,196
$6,662
2019
$675 (+0.9%)
$1,412 + $5,004
$6,416
2018
$670 (−2.3%)
$1,398 + $4,954
$6,352
2017
$685 (−1.9%)
$1,403 + $4,970
$6,373
2016
$698 (+14.5%)
$1,455 + $5,155
$6,610
2013
$610
$1,429 + $5,064
$6,493
*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: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ABBOTT M REEVES ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 816
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 816
Building Sq. Ft: 1,632
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: SUBD OF LOT 8 SW1/4 S40 N183 E170 1/4 PT W OF BOYD ST LOT 8 99BK2884/694 170.25X30
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,108
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1173
Depth Footage: 30
Front Footage: 170.25
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,108 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-307-026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$50,000 – $60,000
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