171 E Ruehl St is a 1,176 square foot house on a 1.17 acre lot with 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 05, 2025 for $190,000. Based on Redfin's Forsyth data, we estimate the home's value is $264,506.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1.17 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$264,506
$75K since sold in June 2025$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($264K) of 6 comparable homes.
ONE OF A KIND FARMHOUSE! Over an acre in the city of Forsyth! Lots of new and newer! This includes both furnaces (1 year) and the upper Air unit which includes the new ducting as well. Master/Main bath and the upstairs baths have been completed renovated from top to bottom! New wood flooring in the Master and Living room and new tile on the fireplace hearth. New microwave and disposal in the kitchen with center island. In the basement there's a man cave room and tons of storage. the garage offers a separated workshop with central air. Underground dog fence around the perimeter of this home. New landscaping bricks and plantings. Water heater 6 years. Sun room not included in ASQ. Covered Patio is 17x12. Whole House Fan. This is a fantastic home for it's next family!
Public Records
Jan 2, 2013
Sold
$148,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,781 (+6.7%)
$8,952 + $60,328
$69,280
2024
$4,479 (+6.7%)
$8,952 + $60,328
$69,280
2023
$4,196 (+7.8%)
$8,361 + $56,344
$64,705
2022
$3,891 (+9.9%)
$7,686 + $51,796
$59,482
2021
$3,542 (+3.5%)
$7,013 + $47,259
$54,272
2020
$3,423 (+2.7%)
$6,666 + $44,038
$50,704
2019
$3,333 (+0.6%)
$6,532 + $43,153
$49,685
2018
$3,312 (+1.0%)
$6,528 + $43,127
$49,655
2017
$3,280 (−1.4%)
$6,575 + $43,435
$50,010
2016
$3,325 (+3.3%)
$6,562 + $43,344
$49,906
2015
$3,219 (+1.5%)
$6,484 + $42,830
$49,314
2014
$3,171 (+6.3%)
$6,484 + $42,830
$49,314
2013
$2,983
$6,243 + $41,238
$47,481
Tax history for 171 E Ruehl St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,781 (+6.7%)
$8,952 + $60,328
$69,280
2024
$4,479 (+6.7%)
$8,952 + $60,328
$69,280
2023
$4,196 (+7.8%)
$8,361 + $56,344
$64,705
2022
$3,891 (+9.9%)
$7,686 + $51,796
$59,482
2021
$3,542 (+3.5%)
$7,013 + $47,259
$54,272
2020
$3,423 (+2.7%)
$6,666 + $44,038
$50,704
2019
$3,333 (+0.6%)
$6,532 + $43,153
$49,685
2018
$3,312 (+1.0%)
$6,528 + $43,127
$49,655
2017
$3,280 (−1.4%)
$6,575 + $43,435
$50,010
2016
$3,325 (+3.3%)
$6,562 + $43,344
$49,906
2015
$3,219 (+1.5%)
$6,484 + $42,830
$49,314
2014
$3,171 (+6.3%)
$6,484 + $42,830
$49,314
2013
$2,983
$6,243 + $41,238
$47,481
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 840
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Construction Quality: Luxury
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAWYER & HAYS RESURVEY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,176
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,176
Building Sq. Ft: 2,016
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: SAWYER & HAYS RESVY OF PT OF LOTS 2 & 3 E O SMITHS ADDN OF O L TO FORSYTH LOTS 7 & W25' LT 8 04BK3538/249 130.07X390.33 99BK2928/952 113,500 01BK3036/398
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,200
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 50,770
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: HICKORY POINT
Acres: 1.1655
Depth Footage: 390.33
Front Footage: 130.07
Zoning Code: MUNICIPAL
County Use Description: RES WITH BUILDINGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: HICKORY POINT
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 07-07-14-104-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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