1831 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211
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1831 Upper River Rd
Macon, GA 31211

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,331 sqft (on 4.70 acres)

$139,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $885/mo*
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$139,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $885/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,331 sqft
(on 4.70 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This is a unique opportunity to buy 2 MCM Bernard Webb-designed houses nestled on 3 wooded lots totaling 4.7 acres on Upper River Road. These unique houses are cited on top of a hill and totally secluded. If you are game for some serious, yet intriguing, renovations and have the vision and imagination to see through vegetation and some nature-caused damage, the end result could be the envy of every modern architecture aficionado

1831 Upper River Road was built by Marshall and Gertrude Daugherty in 1947 and is still in the same family. Marshall was the head of Mercer's Art Department for many years, and the house had his studio in it. The concrete block structure was intended to be covered by ivy, and boasts a flat roof (which needs some repair or replacement) and floors of randomly-shaped marble slabs. The living room and dining room open to one another and have a window wall the length of the house. There are lots of built-ins in the dining area and kitchen area. Outside is a liver-shaped pool that has been used as a lilly pond for some time, but could be reclaimed. This house could be a delightful house-in-the woods with a decidedly artistic character.

1835 Upper River Road was built in the early 1950's by Macon historian Calder Payne as a party house in the woods and originally had no bedroom. The original brick house had a greatroom with a wall of glass into the woods, beamed ceiling, a fireplace, a small kitchen and a bath. When it was sold to the Daughertys' daughter, she hired Bernard Webb, who had designed the original house, to add a bedroom, another bathroom, and a sunroom onto the house. No one has lived in the house for a number of years and the roof in the greatroom developed a leak at the fireplace and will need rebuilding. But this house, which was called ''Persimmon Hill'' by Calder Payne, could be reclaimed with some vision and thoughtful renovations and could, once again, be a magical wooded retreat.
1831 Upper River Rd, Macon, GA 31211 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,331 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $157,500 on Mar 28, 2024 (5% below the $165,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $139,700, with a rent estimate of $1,836/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1831 Upper River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2331 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: None,Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: MasonryHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Other
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Tar GravelOther Structures: Greenhouse, Residence, Shed(s)Exterior: OtherFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Other
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2331 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Contemporary/Modern
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: R0610279

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $165,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Feb 10 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: Not in Subdivision

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2331 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4.7 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Sold As/Is

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 173713Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2331Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, See Remarks, Call Listing Agent
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by James Webb, (478) 747-9555
Sheridan, Solomon & Associates
Bought with: Michael Walker, (478) 972-0522, Coldwell Banker Access Realty, Macon
Source: MGMLS, MLS#173713

Price History for 1831 Upper River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
02/13/2026$145,000ListingRemovedGAMLS #10679741
01/27/2026$145,000Listed For SaleMGMLS #182917
01/01/2026$225,000ListingRemovedMGMLS #180632
07/24/2025$225,000Listed For SaleMGMLS #180632
03/28/2024$157,500Sold
MGMLS #173713
02/10/2024$165,000PendingMGMLS #173713
02/07/2024$165,000Listed For SaleMGMLS #173713

Market trends in Macon

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$154K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$104
$3MoM
Available listings
905
43MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$840
Assessment$86,564
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1831 Upper River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1746 Hamilton Dr, Macon, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$184,900
05/22/26
3
2
1,614
1933 Deerwood Pl, Macon, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$135,000
03/02/26
4
2.5
1,572
1933 Birchwood Way, Macon, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$270,000
07/25/25
5
3
2,621
1715 Foster Pl, Macon, GA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$75,000
06/05/26
3
1
1,520
1825 Flintwood Dr, Macon, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/06/26
3
2.5
1,738
1320 Briarcliff Rd, Macon, GA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$153,000
11/18/25
3
2
3,078

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What Locals Say about Macon

At least 929 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "Kid friendly neighborhood"
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  • Proudanimemom.060822
    "The place has lots of kids but I still would not recommend this place to someone to live! I don’t always feel comfortable or even completely safe here! "
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  • Proudanimemom.060822
    "The place it okay! I would rather be living somewhere else However, if you need a place to stay it is okay "
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  • Sgmoody74
    "Lived here one year. There are 25 homes in Lagrange Place with a price range from five hundred thousand to 1.5 million. Upscale and quiet. Almost all yards professionally maintained."
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  • ArTeyonna Fields
    "I have lived here for 6 years and I love the neighbors. No complaints and have had no issues at all. We stick together and help when we can. "
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  • Janell Rangel
    "I don’t know haven’t lived here for very long! However, in my opinion it is not a safe neighborhood! "
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  • Jamie taylor
    "This is an ok starter neighborhood but I prefer a better neighborhood if you can afford it. This neighborhood is a mixed demographic "
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  • Charlotte Mccuen
    "Neighbors walk their dogs on leashes daily. It is a dog friendly neighborhood, although dogs are kept inside or contained in an invisible fenced yard."
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  • Charlotte Mccuen
    "Often my neighborhood is used for Jays Hope 3k and 5k road race. Other than this, my neighborhood is not inner city but in suburb."
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  • Discreet
    "We don’t have anything other than neighborhood watch meetings periodically. We live where there are gunshots every night almost. "
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  • Michelle King
    "It is quiet, very well maintained and spacious. Grocery store, pharmacy, gym tanning bed, all very close by. "
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  • Christinew38
    "So that they can decide if they want to raise their children and live in this area. It’s not really safe, crime is up"
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  • Christinew38
    "This neighborhood needs revitalizing its run down and too many abandoned houses …. It needs work and attention from the homeowners "
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  • Trulia User
    "block party’s and family gatherings also having block events cookouts,birthday parties raffles for the neighborhood "
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  • Nbweetp
    "Everything is very close by and/or easy to get to from where I live. It’s close to the interstates and shopping areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs walking around without a leash attacking other people’s pets also the drugs left scattered about"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. No one trick or treats in my neighborhood. No one speaks. Neighbors just call Code Enforcement on you. "
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  • Angel Davis
    "Somewhat quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors, pet friendly and a nice park nearby with playground . Convenient to shopping and grocery stores"
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  • Sassiekas
    "Dog lovers here. My dog has escaped my yard a few times. Neighbors have been helpful in finding him, and understanding!"
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  • Jasmine A.
    "I think the owners invade the customers privacy posting their car and trash can on a public website they should of made them aware so they could move it this shouldn’t be in the picture this is unprofessional "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like it here but it's lakewildwood. been here for 5 years. it's pretty safe for children. It's ok to raise a family here! "
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  • Trulia User
    "None really, other than seasonal events, i.e. Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Film Festival, Bragg Jam, Soapbox Derby, African American And Native American Festivals."
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  • Clay H.
    "Dogs are definitely welcome here. In the morning and evenings you always spot joggers with their dogs . "
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  • Jakebestac
    "That there is no dog parks within walking distance. I don’t see to many people walking there dogs. "
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  • Quinnicia J.
    "Macon is a really good place to live and it safe to play in and there are many parks that you can explore and visit with the whole family"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are several schools there are gas stations and 4 Walmarts we have 2 malls downtown is lit every Friday "
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  • Chamblissbeach
    "I’ve lived in the Macon area for more than 20 years. It is a decent community. The public school system is not the best, but there are several good private schools in the area."
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  • Kdayers1241
    "Lots of parks, festivals, fairs, lots of concerts in the surrounding area! Any place you want to eat we have it!"
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  • Livjohn717
    "Every year we always have a firework show for everyone ever year on the Fourth of July. We also have a Facebook neighborhood group to look after each other"
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  • Alicia M. F.
    "I moved here from a much smaller town. It's loud. There aren't enough police to tend to the criminal activities. There is always something going on, and downtown always smells like a paper mill."
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  • Will64982000
    "I live in a golf/swimming community. The income level is upper middle class. People are friendly, very to theirselves. Crime is extremely low. Neighborhood watch. Most homes have cameras installed. Great community to leave in. I have "
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  • Maribel C.
    "Most houses have fenced yards which makes it a dog friendly. Amerson River Park is close and dog friendly, great park for walking"
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  • Racharamurphy
    "Semble at Overlook is right down the street from the river crossing-outdoor mall. And close to the very famous food places on riverside "
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  • Jasmine J.
    "Social economic class is important to determine what part of town you want to live at. Moderate to low traffic. "
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  • Unspecified
    "My neighborhood is close to 75/475. Minutes from Macon and Warner Robins. Convenient to shopping, restaurants but yet still on the outskirts of the city. "
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  • Jnny32209
    "There’s a lot of dog friendly neighborhoods. Nice area to walk dogs. Only issue is some people don’t pay attention to their dogs and dog will cause little issues here and there "
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  • Are S.
    "Traffic isn’t bad, only takes 15 minutes to get to retail shopping, 5 minutes to down town, 2 minutes to Walmart and Kroger’s."
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  • Vanessa M.
    "My drive to work is about 30 to 40 min on a good day. I’m fairly close to shopping. The high school for my district is way too far out."
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  • Amanda G.
    "Good distance from necessities, parks recreation, and shopping center. Certain public schools are located in bad areas but for the most part good school districts "
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