5446 Melwood Ave is a 730 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $67,490.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$92Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$67,490
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($90K) 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
$634 (−3.5%)
$5,697 + $17,321
$23,018
2024
$657 (−44.7%)
$5,697 + $17,321
$23,018
2023
$1,188 (+8.9%)
$5,511 + $15,514
$21,025
2022
$1,091 (−9.6%)
$5,121 + $14,416
$19,537
2021
$1,207 (−1.7%)
$4,737 + $13,335
$18,072
2020
$1,228 (+5.7%)
$4,565 + $12,851
$17,416
2019
$1,162 (+4.9%)
$4,450 + $12,527
$16,977
2018
$1,108 (+1.8%)
$4,363 + $12,283
$16,646
2017
$1,088
$4,267 + $12,014
$16,281
2016
$1,089 (+5.7%)
$4,211 + $11,859
$16,070
2015
$1,030 (+6.5%)
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
2014
$967 (+2.1%)
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
2013
$947
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
Tax history for 5446 Melwood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$634 (−3.5%)
$5,697 + $17,321
$23,018
2024
$657 (−44.7%)
$5,697 + $17,321
$23,018
2023
$1,188 (+8.9%)
$5,511 + $15,514
$21,025
2022
$1,091 (−9.6%)
$5,121 + $14,416
$19,537
2021
$1,207 (−1.7%)
$4,737 + $13,335
$18,072
2020
$1,228 (+5.7%)
$4,565 + $12,851
$17,416
2019
$1,162 (+4.9%)
$4,450 + $12,527
$16,977
2018
$1,108 (+1.8%)
$4,363 + $12,283
$16,646
2017
$1,088
$4,267 + $12,014
$16,281
2016
$1,089 (+5.7%)
$4,211 + $11,859
$16,070
2015
$1,030 (+6.5%)
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
2014
$967 (+2.1%)
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
2013
$947
$4,157 + $11,707
$15,864
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RITCHIE HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 730
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 730
Building Sq. Ft: 730
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: RITCHIE HEIGHTS L 12 B 1 (EXC HWY ROW) 98BK2795/991 IRREG 6/90 26,000
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,216
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: LONG CREEK
Acres: 0.51
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: LONG CREEK
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 730
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 09-13-09-378-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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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 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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
$65,000 – $78,000
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