217 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217
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FOR SALE

$145,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft

217 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217

Est. Mortgage $968/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
$134/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 217 Schell Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Historic charmOriginal hardwood floorsBeautiful renovated home
Discover this beautiful renovated home in Historic Mill Arts Village, just a short walk from Downtown Macon. Located at the back gate of Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, this home offers convenient access to Piedmont Hospital, Macon Coliseum, Bicentennial Park, and all that Downtown Macon has to offer.
The home combines historic charm with updates, including newly updated electrical wiring, plumbing, and roof. The original hardwood floors add character throughout the home.
Relax in your own space while taking in beautiful views of Downtown Macon and enjoying the convenient parks, trails, and arts.

The HOA includes lawn care.
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Loretta Thomas, (478) 747-1633
A Home For You Realty, LLC
Source: MGMLS, MLS#185988
Also Listed on MGMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Details for 217 Schell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Addl Room 2, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1080 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric RangeDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Decorative, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, CoveredExterior: NoneFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Parking Pad,On Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1080 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: R0740129

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $145,000Price Per Sqft: $134

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: 1-County-Rural

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 185988

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1080 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Park

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance GroundsHas an HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 185988Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1080Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Text Listing Agent

Additional Information

SidewalksPark

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "It a good place. Its a place of life I I live there for 13 years and I had a great time "
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  • Keely King
    "It is plenty of sidewalks and a park down the street. The people are friendly and so are the other dogs. "
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  • Tyesheajournee
    "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. "
    14
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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!"
    3
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Amo_0627
    "I currently live close to work but I definitely wouldn’t mind a longer drive to get to work in order to have a house on some land with more privacy that also had better school systems than Bibb county currently does. "
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Market trends in Macon

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$10KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
Price per sq ft
$108
$1MoM
Available listings
928
28MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
261 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$80,300
05/19/26
3
1
1,006
823 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$52,500
01/12/26
3
1
1,219
340 Jones Ave, Macon, GA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$35,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,872
807 Peachtree St, Macon, GA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$28,000
09/09/26
3
2
1,888

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
359 Dewitt St, Macon, GA 31217
0.06
$49,000
3
2
1,170
For Sale
392 Taylor Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.03
$138,100
3
2
1,428
Off Market
223 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.01
$158,000
3
2
1,500
For Sale
227 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.02
$140,000
2
1
1,032
For Sale
226 Hydrolia St, Macon, GA 31217
0.02
$147,700
2
2
1,278
Off Market
242 Hydrolia St, Macon, GA 31217
0.04
$85,000
1
1
1,356
For Sale
310 Jones Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.08
$50,000
3
1
-
For Sale
340 Jones Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.08
$35,000
3
2
1,872
Recently Sold
268 Fountain Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.12
$76,800
Studio
-
-
Off Market
325 Jones Ave #10, Macon, GA 31217
0.11
$5,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
325 Jones Ave, Macon, GA 31217
0.11
$5,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 22, 2026
Source: MGMLS #185988
Listed For Sale
$145,000
Apr 28, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$4,403

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Agent Phone: (478) 747-1633
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Frequently asked questions about 217 Schell Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 217 Schell Ave?
    Based on a $145,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 217 Schell Ave in Macon, GA is approximately $1,000 (about $810 principal & interest, $115 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 217 Schell Ave compare to homes in Macon?
    217 Schell Ave in Macon, GA is listed at $145,000, about 22% below the $185K median sale price in Macon.
  • What do residents say about Macon?
    Residents describe Macon, GA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Macon, GA.
  • What are the closest schools to 217 Schell Ave?
    The closest schools to 217 Schell Ave in Macon, GA are Appling Middle School (rated 3/10), Burdell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Northeast High School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 217 Schell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 217 Schell Ave in Macon, GA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 217 Schell Ave?
    The lot at 217 Schell Ave in Macon, GA is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
217 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MGMLS on Sep 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 185988.