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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,299 (+3.4%)
$2,277 + $11,641
$13,918
2024
$1,256 (+0.8%)
$2,277 + $11,641
$13,918
2023
$1,246 (+10.9%)
$2,123 + $10,852
$12,975
2022
$1,123 (+6.4%)
$2,048 + $10,468
$12,516
2021
$1,056 (−2.1%)
$2,143 + $8,663
$10,806
2020
$1,078 (+3.6%)
$2,034 + $8,224
$10,258
2019
$1,040 (+7.8%)
$1,959 + $7,921
$9,880
2018
$965 (−2.3%)
$1,940 + $7,843
$9,783
2017
$988 (−1.9%)
$1,314 + $7,869
$9,183
2016
$1,006 (+193.4%)
$1,363 + $8,161
$9,524
2015
$343 (+8.0%)
$1,339 + $8,017
$9,356
2014
$318 (−6.3%)
$1,326 + $7,938
$9,264
2013
$339
$1,376 + $8,236
$9,612
Tax history for 980 N Fairlawn Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,299 (+3.4%)
$2,277 + $11,641
$13,918
2024
$1,256 (+0.8%)
$2,277 + $11,641
$13,918
2023
$1,246 (+10.9%)
$2,123 + $10,852
$12,975
2022
$1,123 (+6.4%)
$2,048 + $10,468
$12,516
2021
$1,056 (−2.1%)
$2,143 + $8,663
$10,806
2020
$1,078 (+3.6%)
$2,034 + $8,224
$10,258
2019
$1,040 (+7.8%)
$1,959 + $7,921
$9,880
2018
$965 (−2.3%)
$1,940 + $7,843
$9,783
2017
$988 (−1.9%)
$1,314 + $7,869
$9,183
2016
$1,006 (+193.4%)
$1,363 + $8,161
$9,524
2015
$343 (+8.0%)
$1,339 + $8,017
$9,356
2014
$318 (−6.3%)
$1,326 + $7,938
$9,264
2013
$339
$1,376 + $8,236
$9,612
*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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: E F DROBISCH ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,126
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,126
Building Sq. Ft: 1,126
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E F DROBISCH ADD OF O L LOTS 11 & 12 139X66.69
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,270
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.2128
Depth Footage: 66.69
Front Footage: 139
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: DECATUR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,126
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,270 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 04-12-09-452-019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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