Lots of Potential! Spacious 1.5 story home situated near schools and shopping centers. The main level offers a living room, huge kitchen with plenty of space for dining and 2 bedrooms. The upper level offers a finished room that could easily be used as your 3rd bedroom.Other amenities include a covered patio, rear sun porch (possibly heated), 2c detached garage and fenced backyard. Sold as is. FHA Financing UI (Uninsured). 203k Financing Eligible. Equal Housing Opportunity
Lots of Potential! Spacious 1.5 story home situated near schools and shopping centers. The main level offers a living room, huge kitchen with plenty of space for dining and 2 bedrooms. The upper level offers a finished room that could easily be used as your 3rd bedroom. Other amenities include a covered patio, rear sun porch (possibly heated), 2c detached garage
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA145000
Dec 2, 2014
Sold
$15,000
$15/sq ft
Sep 15, 2014
Listed
$17,500
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 2009
Sold
$46,000
$45/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11576954
Aug 10, 2009
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$576 (+3.4%)
$468 + $5,706
$6,174
2024
$557 (+0.8%)
$468 + $5,706
$6,174
2023
$553 (+6.1%)
$436 + $5,319
$5,755
2022
$521 (+6.4%)
$421 + $5,131
$5,552
2021
$489 (−2.1%)
$383 + $4,625
$5,008
2020
$500 (+3.6%)
$364 + $4,391
$4,755
2019
$482 (−6.5%)
$351 + $4,229
$4,580
2018
$516 (−2.3%)
$348 + $4,187
$4,535
2017
$528 (−1.9%)
$239 + $4,668
$4,907
2016
$538 (+5.2%)
$248 + $4,842
$5,090
2015
$511 (−64.8%)
$244 + $4,756
$5,000
2014
$1,453 (−0.2%)
$1,357 + $13,572
$14,929
2013
$1,456
$1,408 + $14,082
$15,490
Tax history for 961 N University
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$576 (+3.4%)
$468 + $5,706
$6,174
2024
$557 (+0.8%)
$468 + $5,706
$6,174
2023
$553 (+6.1%)
$436 + $5,319
$5,755
2022
$521 (+6.4%)
$421 + $5,131
$5,552
2021
$489 (−2.1%)
$383 + $4,625
$5,008
2020
$500 (+3.6%)
$364 + $4,391
$4,755
2019
$482 (−6.5%)
$351 + $4,229
$4,580
2018
$516 (−2.3%)
$348 + $4,187
$4,535
2017
$528 (−1.9%)
$239 + $4,668
$4,907
2016
$538 (+5.2%)
$248 + $4,842
$5,090
2015
$511 (−64.8%)
$244 + $4,756
$5,000
2014
$1,453 (−0.2%)
$1,357 + $13,572
$14,929
2013
$1,456
$1,408 + $14,082
$15,490
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
136 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1941
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
04-12-09-477-020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1030
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Kitchen
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Dimensions: 45x135.50
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1030
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: 1456.26
Tax Legal Description: HILLS 2ND ADD OF O L LOT 11 BLK 11 04BK3507/619 135.5X45 BK3073/931 01BK3132/682 12/01 45,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Decatur District #61
Location Information
Directions: From W. King and University, continue north on University.
MLS Area Minor: Decatur
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-477-020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Decatur
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1030
Building Area Total: 1030
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1941
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
$22,000 – $26,000
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