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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$921 (+3.4%)
$1,081 + $8,789
$9,870
2024
$891 (+0.8%)
$1,081 + $8,789
$9,870
2023
$883 (+16.9%)
$1,008 + $8,193
$9,201
2022
$756 (+6.4%)
$972 + $7,903
$8,875
2021
$710 (−2.1%)
$216 + $7,053
$7,269
2020
$725 (+3.6%)
$205 + $6,695
$6,900
2019
$700 (+0.9%)
$197 + $6,448
$6,645
2018
$694 (−2.3%)
$195 + $6,384
$6,579
2017
$710 (−1.9%)
$196 + $6,405
$6,601
2016
$723 (+5.3%)
$203 + $6,643
$6,846
2015
$687 (+6.0%)
$199 + $6,526
$6,725
2014
$648 (−0.2%)
$197 + $6,461
$6,658
2013
$649
$204 + $6,704
$6,908
Tax history for 540 S Oakland Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$921 (+3.4%)
$1,081 + $8,789
$9,870
2024
$891 (+0.8%)
$1,081 + $8,789
$9,870
2023
$883 (+16.9%)
$1,008 + $8,193
$9,201
2022
$756 (+6.4%)
$972 + $7,903
$8,875
2021
$710 (−2.1%)
$216 + $7,053
$7,269
2020
$725 (+3.6%)
$205 + $6,695
$6,900
2019
$700 (+0.9%)
$197 + $6,448
$6,645
2018
$694 (−2.3%)
$195 + $6,384
$6,579
2017
$710 (−1.9%)
$196 + $6,405
$6,601
2016
$723 (+5.3%)
$203 + $6,643
$6,846
2015
$687 (+6.0%)
$199 + $6,526
$6,725
2014
$648 (−0.2%)
$197 + $6,461
$6,658
2013
$649
$204 + $6,704
$6,908
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JAMES KEEFE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,032
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,032
Building Sq. Ft: 1,032
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: JAMES KEEFE ADD LOT 1 99BK2893/238 150X43.1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,465
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.1484
Depth Footage: 43.1
Front Footage: 150
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.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,465 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-15-351-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Dennis Lab School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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