4 bedroom in South Shores on private, dead end street. Hardwood flooring in living room and both downstairs bedrooms. Large kitchen with dining area and sliders to wooden deck. 2 bedrooms plus full bath upstairs. Extra bonuses; full basement, covered parking at side door, 2 car garage, and privacy fence. HUD owned property, Selling AS IS. See www. HUDhomestore.com for bidding timelines and special addenda. www. chronossolutions.com. Case # 132-263217.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,720 sq ftLot Size
$114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Renee Sommer• County Line Realty
Bought with Taylor Peterson• Main Place Real Estate
Source:CIBR #6199482
Redfin Estimate
$161,969
$61K since sold in March 2021$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($154K) of 6 comparable homes.
4 bedroom in South Shores on private, dead end street. Hardwood flooring in living room and both downstairs bedrooms. Large kitchen with dining area and sliders to wooden deck. 2 bedrooms plus full bath upstairs. Extra bonuses; full basement, covered parking at side door, 2 car garage, and privacy fence. HUD owned property, Selling AS IS. See www. HUDhomestore.com for bidding timelines and special addenda. www. chronossolutions.com. Case # 132-263217.
Public Records
Jun 28, 2011
Sold
$93,500
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,717 (+5.5%)
$5,243 + $31,875
$37,118
2024
$2,575 (+2.0%)
$5,243 + $31,875
$37,118
2023
$2,526 (+9.8%)
$4,888 + $29,715
$34,603
2022
$2,301 (−21.5%)
$4,715 + $28,663
$33,378
2021
$2,930 (+25.3%)
$4,292 + $25,707
$29,999
2020
$2,338 (+3.9%)
$4,074 + $24,404
$28,478
2019
$2,250 (+5.1%)
$3,924 + $23,504
$27,428
2018
$2,140 (−3.0%)
$3,885 + $23,271
$27,156
2017
$2,207 (−2.2%)
$3,017 + $23,348
$26,365
2016
$2,255 (+5.8%)
$3,130 + $24,216
$27,346
2015
$2,132 (+8.0%)
$3,075 + $23,788
$26,863
2014
$1,974 (−2.7%)
$3,045 + $23,552
$26,597
2013
$2,030
$3,159 + $24,437
$27,596
Tax history for 57 Southwood Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,717 (+5.5%)
$5,243 + $31,875
$37,118
2024
$2,575 (+2.0%)
$5,243 + $31,875
$37,118
2023
$2,526 (+9.8%)
$4,888 + $29,715
$34,603
2022
$2,301 (−21.5%)
$4,715 + $28,663
$33,378
2021
$2,930 (+25.3%)
$4,292 + $25,707
$29,999
2020
$2,338 (+3.9%)
$4,074 + $24,404
$28,478
2019
$2,250 (+5.1%)
$3,924 + $23,504
$27,428
2018
$2,140 (−3.0%)
$3,885 + $23,271
$27,156
2017
$2,207 (−2.2%)
$3,017 + $23,348
$26,365
2016
$2,255 (+5.8%)
$3,130 + $24,216
$27,346
2015
$2,132 (+8.0%)
$3,075 + $23,788
$26,863
2014
$1,974 (−2.7%)
$3,045 + $23,552
$26,597
2013
$2,030
$3,159 + $24,437
$27,596
*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
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH SHORES 17TH ADD
Legal Description: L 0034 B 00 SOUTH SHORES 17TH ADD 120X56
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 6,720
Legal Lot Number: 34
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 56
Front Footage: 120
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,420
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,720 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-26-378-011
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026
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Schools
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Climate risks
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 105° 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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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $185,000
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