260 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA 31217
OFF MARKET

260 Balkcom Ave
Macon, GA 31217

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,180 sqft

$95,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $628/mo*
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$95,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $628/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,180 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

3bd 2 ba corner lot home with many upgrades. Great home for 1st time homebuyer or rental income potential for Investors! HOME IS SOLD AS IS. No realtor sign in the yard. Cash/Conventional Offers Only.
260 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA 31217 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,180 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $97,000 on Aug 11, 2025 (3% below the $100,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 9, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $95,300, with a rent estimate of $1,229/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Sherita Sims Jones
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with: LATISHA BEARD, Century 21 Connect Realty, (770) 640-6800
Source: FMLS GA, MLS#7508544

Home Details for 260 Balkcom Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1180 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water AvailableAppliances: OtherLaundry: Laundry Closet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: NoneHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: NoneFlooring: LaminateCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Other
Security
Security: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: NoneOther Structures: NoneExterior: NoneFoundation: Pillar/Post/PierNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: None
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: None
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1180 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 411

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: S0730014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $100,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 22 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: Shurling Cross Keys
School Information
Elementary School: BurdellJr High / Middle School: ApplingHigh School: Northeast

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1180 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7508544Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1180Showing Requirements: Appointment Only

Additional Information

None

Price History for 260 Balkcom Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/09/2025$1,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/14/2025$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/29/2025$1,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/11/2025$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/11/2025$97,000Sold
FMLS GA #7508544
07/23/2025$100,000PendingCGMLS #250369
07/10/2025$100,000PriceChange
CGMLS #250369
06/26/2025$105,000PriceChange
CGMLS #250369
06/17/2025$112,000PriceChange
CGMLS #250369
06/16/2025$105,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10440158
04/24/2025$112,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10440158
02/28/2025$116,000PriceChange
CGMLS #250369
01/14/2025$120,000Listed For SaleCGMLS #250369
01/01/2025$119,500ListingRemovedFMLS GA #7389012
12/06/2024$119,500PriceChange
GAMLS #10302087
08/23/2024$125,000PriceChange
CGMLS #243150
06/19/2024$140,000PriceChange
CGMLS #243150
05/18/2024$150,000Listed For SaleCGMLS #243150
02/08/2022$30,000Sold
N/A
01/22/2022$40,000PendingGAMLS #20010223
01/10/2022$40,000PendingToActiveGAMLS #20010223
01/08/2022$40,000PendingGAMLS #20010223
01/06/2022$40,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #20010223
10/07/2021$22,500Sold
N/A
09/02/2021$35,000PendingGAMLS #8977873
06/18/2021$35,000PriceChange
GAMLS #8977873
05/13/2021$45,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #8977873
04/14/2021$11,250Sold
N/A
04/26/2010$78,266Sold
N/A
03/14/2005$12,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Macon

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$167K
$12.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$108
$5MoM
Available listings
900
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,018
Assessment$105,003
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 260 Balkcom Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
261 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$80,300
05/19/26
3
1
1,006
392 Taylor Ave, Macon, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,428
340 Jones Ave, Macon, GA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$35,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,872
711 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$42,500
12/03/25
4
2.5
1,951
823 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$52,500
01/12/26
3
1
1,219
575 Cowan St, Macon, GA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$68,900
08/14/25
3
2
1,208

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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. "
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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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    "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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