NOT LISTED FOR SALE

489 Forest Ave Macon, GA 31201

Estimated Value: $97,000 - $135,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,315 Sq Ft
$87/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 28, 2025

Last sale price $50,000 $38 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $676 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Great Room
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of February 2025

This a great investment for a first time homebuyer, rental portfolio investor or rehab and flip artist . Experience and be involved in the renaissance of Macon GA

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Freeman Lester

Metro Realty License #104840 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Freeman Lester

Metro Realty License #104840 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $759

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,315 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Hall

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Alexander Ii Magnet Elementary School
  • Miller Magnet Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northbrook Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$759

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .50
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1315
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1315
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1315
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alexander II Magnet
  • High School: Central
  • Middle School: Miller Magnet

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 759

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$113,960

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Freeman Lester
Metro Realty
Buyer's Agent
Freeman Lester
Metro Realty
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-41.11%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
93.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,200
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$135,000 None Listed On Document
$50,000 None Listed On Document
$50,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$24,400 None Available
$79,000 None Available
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $63,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $50,000 -41.1% $38 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $84,900 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $735 $29,915 $4,284 $25,631
2024 $760 $29,915 $4,284 $25,631
2023 $760 $29,915 $4,284 $25,631
2022 $855 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2021 $938 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2020 $959 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2019 $967 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2018 $1,660 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2017 $925 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2016 $854 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2015 $1,209 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
2014 $1,391 $24,691 $4,990 $19,701
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Freeman Lester

    Metro Realty

    (478) 256-8453

    43 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10442864

Georgia MLS

APN: P072-0034

Georgia Bibb County Macon

489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA

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