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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,576 (−1.1%)
$67,411 + $226,762
$294,173
2024
$26,864 (+2.0%)
$67,411 + $226,762
$294,173
2023
$26,350 (+3.0%)
$66,942 + $225,186
$292,128
2022
$25,592 (+3.9%)
$66,942 + $210,454
$277,396
2021
$24,640 (+2.4%)
$62,827 + $197,517
$260,344
2020
$24,069 (+1.9%)
$60,755 + $191,004
$251,759
2019
$23,613 (+5.1%)
$59,187 + $186,073
$245,260
2018
$22,477 (+1.8%)
$57,586 + $181,040
$238,626
2017
$22,083 (−0.5%)
$55,392 + $174,144
$229,536
2016
$22,195 (+4.8%)
$54,761 + $172,160
$226,921
2015
$21,170 (+6.9%)
$53,166 + $167,146
$220,312
2014
$19,812 (+1.4%)
$52,640 + $165,491
$218,131
2013
$19,541
$52,640 + $165,491
$218,131
Tax history for 56 S Shores Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,576 (−1.1%)
$67,411 + $226,762
$294,173
2024
$26,864 (+2.0%)
$67,411 + $226,762
$294,173
2023
$26,350 (+3.0%)
$66,942 + $225,186
$292,128
2022
$25,592 (+3.9%)
$66,942 + $210,454
$277,396
2021
$24,640 (+2.4%)
$62,827 + $197,517
$260,344
2020
$24,069 (+1.9%)
$60,755 + $191,004
$251,759
2019
$23,613 (+5.1%)
$59,187 + $186,073
$245,260
2018
$22,477 (+1.8%)
$57,586 + $181,040
$238,626
2017
$22,083 (−0.5%)
$55,392 + $174,144
$229,536
2016
$22,195 (+4.8%)
$54,761 + $172,160
$226,921
2015
$21,170 (+6.9%)
$53,166 + $167,146
$220,312
2014
$19,812 (+1.4%)
$52,640 + $165,491
$218,131
2013
$19,541
$52,640 + $165,491
$218,131
*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: 3,469
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONROE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,469
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,469
Building Sq. Ft: 6,938
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: MONROE ADD LOT 2 (EX ROW) IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 836
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,878
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Acres: 0.64
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,469
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-25-151-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
2/10
Eisenhower 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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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