Ranch on a beautiful cove of Lake Decatur with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Spacious Living Room with a center Fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout the home. Eat-in Kitchen with an abundance of stylish cabinetry and includes all appliances. Main Bedroom includes its own En Suite with his and her closets. Formal Dining Room. The laundry room has pull-down stairs for easy access to the attic. Enjoy your morning beverage of choice out on the rear Deck overlooking a Lake Decatur cove. Includes Dock directly on the lake. Fenced yard on the side of the home. 2.5 Car Detached Garage. Close to the Decatur Airport, Shopping, and Restaurants
1977Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Cleveland• RE/MAX Executives Plus
Bought with Jim Cleveland• RE/MAX Executives Plus
Source:CIBR #6220104
Redfin Estimate
$292,741
$92K since sold in March 2023
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This home's estimate is 72.8% higher than the average sale price ($169K) of 6 comparable homes.
Ranch on a beautiful cove of Lake Decatur with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Spacious Living Room with a center Fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout the home. Eat-in Kitchen with an abundance of stylish cabinetry and includes all appliances. Main Bedroom includes its own En Suite with his and her closets. Formal Dining Room. The laundry room has pull-down stairs for easy access to the attic. Enjoy your morning beverage of choice out on the rear Deck overlooking a Lake Decatur cove. Includes Dock directly on the lake. Fenced yard on the side of the home. 2.5 Car Detached Garage. Close to the Decatur Airport, Shopping, and Restaurants
Public Records
Sep 14, 2020
Sold
$150,667
$84/sq ft
CIBR #6202954
Sep 4, 2020
Sold
$150,000
$84/sq ft
Jul 27, 2020
Listed
$174,500
$97/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2005
Sold
$152,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,194 (+3.4%)
$29,757 + $58,049
$87,806
2024
$7,924 (+0.8%)
$29,757 + $58,049
$87,806
2023
$7,858 (+5.2%)
$27,740 + $54,115
$81,855
2022
$7,472 (+27.8%)
$26,758 + $52,199
$78,957
2021
$5,847 (+10.0%)
$24,359 + $47,518
$71,877
2020
$5,317 (+3.7%)
$23,124 + $33,704
$56,828
2019
$5,124 (+6.5%)
$22,271 + $32,461
$54,732
2018
$4,813 (−2.6%)
$22,050 + $32,140
$54,190
2017
$4,943 (−2.0%)
$24,913 + $26,894
$51,807
2016
$5,044 (+5.5%)
$25,839 + $27,894
$53,733
2015
$4,781 (−4.6%)
$25,382 + $27,401
$52,783
2014
$5,010 (−1.7%)
$25,131 + $27,130
$52,261
2013
$5,097
$26,075 + $28,149
$54,224
Tax history for 686 N Cove Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,194 (+3.4%)
$29,757 + $58,049
$87,806
2024
$7,924 (+0.8%)
$29,757 + $58,049
$87,806
2023
$7,858 (+5.2%)
$27,740 + $54,115
$81,855
2022
$7,472 (+27.8%)
$26,758 + $52,199
$78,957
2021
$5,847 (+10.0%)
$24,359 + $47,518
$71,877
2020
$5,317 (+3.7%)
$23,124 + $33,704
$56,828
2019
$5,124 (+6.5%)
$22,271 + $32,461
$54,732
2018
$4,813 (−2.6%)
$22,050 + $32,140
$54,190
2017
$4,943 (−2.0%)
$24,913 + $26,894
$51,807
2016
$5,044 (+5.5%)
$25,839 + $27,894
$53,733
2015
$4,781 (−4.6%)
$25,382 + $27,401
$52,783
2014
$5,010 (−1.7%)
$25,131 + $27,130
$52,261
2013
$5,097
$26,075 + $28,149
$54,224
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KINGS KOVE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,792
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,792
Building Sq. Ft: 1,792
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: L 0004 B 00 KINGS KOVE 96BK2645/336 IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,682
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.36
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-13-08-477-006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
2/10
Eisenhower High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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7 days above 104° 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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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $337,000
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