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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,015 (+3.4%)
$5,082 + $27,221
$32,303
2024
$2,915 (+0.8%)
$5,082 + $27,221
$32,303
2023
$2,891 (+6.5%)
$4,738 + $25,376
$30,114
2022
$2,715 (+6.4%)
$4,570 + $24,478
$29,048
2021
$2,551 (−2.1%)
$4,160 + $21,954
$26,114
2020
$2,605 (+3.6%)
$3,949 + $20,841
$24,790
2019
$2,514 (−7.7%)
$3,803 + $20,072
$23,875
2018
$2,723 (−2.3%)
$3,765 + $19,873
$23,638
2017
$2,787 (−1.9%)
$3,234 + $22,684
$25,918
2016
$2,840 (+5.2%)
$3,354 + $23,528
$26,882
2015
$2,699 (+7.7%)
$3,295 + $23,112
$26,407
2014
$2,506 (−1.7%)
$3,262 + $22,883
$26,145
2013
$2,550
$3,385 + $23,742
$27,127
Tax history for 59 Southwood Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,015 (+3.4%)
$5,082 + $27,221
$32,303
2024
$2,915 (+0.8%)
$5,082 + $27,221
$32,303
2023
$2,891 (+6.5%)
$4,738 + $25,376
$30,114
2022
$2,715 (+6.4%)
$4,570 + $24,478
$29,048
2021
$2,551 (−2.1%)
$4,160 + $21,954
$26,114
2020
$2,605 (+3.6%)
$3,949 + $20,841
$24,790
2019
$2,514 (−7.7%)
$3,803 + $20,072
$23,875
2018
$2,723 (−2.3%)
$3,765 + $19,873
$23,638
2017
$2,787 (−1.9%)
$3,234 + $22,684
$25,918
2016
$2,840 (+5.2%)
$3,354 + $23,528
$26,882
2015
$2,699 (+7.7%)
$3,295 + $23,112
$26,407
2014
$2,506 (−1.7%)
$3,262 + $22,883
$26,145
2013
$2,550
$3,385 + $23,742
$27,127
*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
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Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH SHORES 17TH ADD
Legal Description: L 0035 B 00 SOUTH SHORES 17TH ADD IRREG
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Legal Lot Number: 35
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-26-378-012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° 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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