555 N Lake Shore Dr is a 1,315 square foot property on a 9,503 square foot lot with 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 07, 2021 for $85,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $101,792.
1966Year Built
9,503 sq ftLot Size
$77Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$101,792
$17K since sold in October 2021
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This home's estimate is 31.4% lower than the average sale price ($148K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nice ranch located close to lake and Nelson Park. Brand new roof, soffit & gutters. Pick your colors and move in. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 12/01/2012.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,063 (+3.4%)
$3,703 + $18,401
$22,104
2024
$1,995 (+0.8%)
$3,703 + $18,401
$22,104
2023
$1,978 (+9.5%)
$3,452 + $17,154
$20,606
2022
$1,807 (+6.4%)
$3,330 + $16,547
$19,877
2021
$1,697 (−2.1%)
$3,031 + $14,346
$17,377
2020
$1,733 (+3.6%)
$2,877 + $13,619
$16,496
2019
$1,673 (+2.0%)
$2,771 + $13,117
$15,888
2018
$1,639 (−2.3%)
$2,744 + $12,987
$15,731
2017
$1,678 (−1.9%)
$2,573 + $13,030
$15,603
2016
$1,710 (+5.2%)
$2,669 + $13,515
$16,184
2015
$1,625 (+7.7%)
$2,622 + $13,276
$15,898
2014
$1,509 (−1.7%)
$2,596 + $13,145
$15,741
2013
$1,535
$2,694 + $13,639
$16,333
Tax history for 555 N Lake Shore Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,063 (+3.4%)
$3,703 + $18,401
$22,104
2024
$1,995 (+0.8%)
$3,703 + $18,401
$22,104
2023
$1,978 (+9.5%)
$3,452 + $17,154
$20,606
2022
$1,807 (+6.4%)
$3,330 + $16,547
$19,877
2021
$1,697 (−2.1%)
$3,031 + $14,346
$17,377
2020
$1,733 (+3.6%)
$2,877 + $13,619
$16,496
2019
$1,673 (+2.0%)
$2,771 + $13,117
$15,888
2018
$1,639 (−2.3%)
$2,744 + $12,987
$15,731
2017
$1,678 (−1.9%)
$2,573 + $13,030
$15,603
2016
$1,710 (+5.2%)
$2,669 + $13,515
$16,184
2015
$1,625 (+7.7%)
$2,622 + $13,276
$15,898
2014
$1,509 (−1.7%)
$2,596 + $13,145
$15,741
2013
$1,535
$2,694 + $13,639
$16,333
*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: 1,315
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: WESMIT PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,315
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,315
Building Sq. Ft: 2,630
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0002 B 01 WESMIT PLACE S 75 58 04 2 50 0242 001 00 126.7X75
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,503
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.22
Depth Footage: 75
Front Footage: 126.7
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.: 1,315
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,503 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-18-206-007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$97,000 – $118,000
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