685 E Grove Rd is a 2,420 square foot house on a 1.29 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $279,915.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
1.29 acresLot Size
$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$279,915
$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 17.3% higher than the average sale price ($239K) 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
$8,273 (−0.6%)
$6,738 + $100,290
$107,028
2024
$8,320 (+18.5%)
$6,738 + $100,290
$107,028
2023
$7,020 (+2.1%)
$6,691 + $99,593
$106,284
2022
$6,879 (+3.7%)
$6,691 + $82,308
$88,999
2021
$6,633 (+1.8%)
$6,280 + $77,248
$83,528
2020
$6,513 (+2.7%)
$6,073 + $74,701
$80,774
2019
$6,344 (+5.6%)
$5,916 + $72,773
$78,689
2018
$6,006 (+2.2%)
$5,756 + $70,805
$76,561
2017
$5,879 (−7.8%)
$5,537 + $68,108
$73,645
2016
$6,374 (+4.4%)
$5,474 + $67,333
$72,807
2015
$6,107 (+7.5%)
$5,315 + $65,372
$70,687
2014
$5,681 (+0.5%)
$5,262 + $64,725
$69,987
2013
$5,651
$5,262 + $64,725
$69,987
Tax history for 685 E Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,273 (−0.6%)
$6,738 + $100,290
$107,028
2024
$8,320 (+18.5%)
$6,738 + $100,290
$107,028
2023
$7,020 (+2.1%)
$6,691 + $99,593
$106,284
2022
$6,879 (+3.7%)
$6,691 + $82,308
$88,999
2021
$6,633 (+1.8%)
$6,280 + $77,248
$83,528
2020
$6,513 (+2.7%)
$6,073 + $74,701
$80,774
2019
$6,344 (+5.6%)
$5,916 + $72,773
$78,689
2018
$6,006 (+2.2%)
$5,756 + $70,805
$76,561
2017
$5,879 (−7.8%)
$5,537 + $68,108
$73,645
2016
$6,374 (+4.4%)
$5,474 + $67,333
$72,807
2015
$6,107 (+7.5%)
$5,315 + $65,372
$70,687
2014
$5,681 (+0.5%)
$5,262 + $64,725
$69,987
2013
$5,651
$5,262 + $64,725
$69,987
*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: 2,180
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GRETCHENS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,420
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,180
Building Sq. Ft: 4,360
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0002 B OO GRETCHEN ADDITION N 467 OF LT
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 56,192
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Acres: 1.29
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH WHEATLAND
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,420
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-35-128-007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Meridian Intermediate School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.1mi
5/10
Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
5/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $322,000
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