247 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217
OFF MARKET

247 Schell Ave
Macon, GA 31217

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

$150,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $947/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$150,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $947/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Charming Historic Renovated home in the Mill Hill Art Village. Convenient to Downtown Macon, Ocmulgee National Park, River Walk and Hospitals. Enjoy the downtown view from your front porch. Original hardwood floors and mantels. Macon's first neighborhood in newly revitalized area. The properties must be owner occupied and subject to restrictions/covenants.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 18, 2023

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 247 Schell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1500 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric RangeDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: DecorativeHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
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: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Front PorchExterior: 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): 1500 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 62

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Bungalow,Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: R0740124

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $169,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 14 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: Bibb Mill Village 1
School Information
Elementary School: BurdellJr High / Middle School: ApplingHigh School: Northeast

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1500 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: 168774Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1500Showing Requirements: Anytime Access

Additional Information

SidewalksPark
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Loretta Thomas, (478) 747-1633
A Home For You Realty, LLC
Bought with: Melissa Thanos, (478) 318-7963, Realty Unlimited, LLC
Source: MGMLS, MLS#168774

Price History for 247 Schell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/06/2025$199,000ListingRemovedMGMLS #178666
03/07/2025$199,000Listed For SaleMGMLS #178666
04/14/2023$165,000Sold
MGMLS #168774
03/15/2023$169,900PendingMGMLS #168774
01/11/2023$169,900Listed For SaleMGMLS #168774
03/19/2021$53,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,299
Assessment$170,533
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 247 Schell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
392 Taylor Ave, Macon, GA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,428
260 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$97,000
08/11/25
3
2
1,180
781 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$70,000
09/22/25
4
2
1,402
575 Cowan St, Macon, GA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$68,900
08/14/25
3
2
1,208
1010 Maynard St, Macon, GA
0.82
Single-Family Home
$140,000
06/26/25
3
2
1,254
823 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$52,500
01/12/26
3
1
1,219
1040 Chestney St, Macon, GA
0.83
Single-Family Home
$83,000
08/29/25
2
2
1,040
711 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$42,500
12/03/25
4
2.5
1,951

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Macon

At least 925 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % 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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  • 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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  • Brandi P.
    "The area is quiet and convenient to everything. Your neighbors are friendly, and we all look out for each other."
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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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  • 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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247 Schell Ave, Macon, GA 31217 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 247 Schell Ave was last sold on Apr 14, 2023 for $165,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $169,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 247 Schell Ave is $150,100.