280 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA 31217
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280 Balkcom Ave
Macon, GA 31217

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,916 sqft

$129,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026

$129,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,916 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,916 sqft
Price/Sqft
$68

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 280 Balkcom Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to this charming and aesthetically pleasing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home! With modern updates, stylish finishes, and a welcoming atmosphere, this rental is the perfect place to call home. From the sleek fixtures to the ceiling fans that keep the air flowing, every detail is designed for comfort and convenience.

*3 Cozy Bedrooms with ample closet space and natural light
*2 Beautiful Bathrooms featuring updated fixtures and stylish finishes
*Ceiling Fans in key rooms to keep the air circulating and ensure comfort year-round
*Spacious, Open Living Area with plenty of room for relaxation and entertainment
*Fully Updated Kitchen with modern appliances and elegant countertops
*Aesthetically Pleasing Interior with neutral tones and tasteful design touches
*Private Yard perfect for outdoor enjoyment or gardening
*Ample Storage Space throughout the home

Ready to experience this cozy, updated home for yourself?
280 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA 31217 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,916 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $26,600 on Apr 27, 2023 (1,734% above the $1,450 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $1,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 3, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $129,700, with a rent estimate of $1,316/month.

Home Details for 280 Balkcom Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Comparable Sales for 280 Balkcom Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
340 Jones Ave, Macon, GA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$35,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,872 sqft
257 Hydrolia St, Macon, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$25,000
09/18/25
2
2
1,532 sqft
711 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$42,500
12/03/25
4
2.5
1,951 sqft
781 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$70,000
09/22/25
4
2
1,402 sqft
459 Main St, Macon, GA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$37,000
09/08/25
4
1
1,867 sqft
250 Fairview Ave, Macon, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$40,000
03/03/26
3
1
1,012 sqft
392 Taylor Ave, Macon, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,428 sqft
823 Applewood St, Macon, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$52,500
01/12/26
3
1
1,219 sqft
261 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$80,300
05/19/26
3
1
1,006 sqft
865 Woolfolk St, Macon, GA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$14,500
12/29/25
3
2
1,228 sqft

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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.
  • 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 "
    26
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  • Trulia User
    "block party’s and family gatherings also having block events cookouts,birthday parties raffles for the neighborhood "
    7
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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!"
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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 . "
    53
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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"
    0
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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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  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,450
Oct 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,450
Apr 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,550
Apr 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,550
Mar 17, 2025
Source: GAMLS #10461417
ListingRemoved
$159,900

Frequently asked questions about 280 Balkcom Ave

  • What is 280 Balkcom Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 280 Balkcom Ave in Macon, GA is $129,700.
  • What is the price history for 280 Balkcom Ave?
    280 Balkcom Ave in Macon, GA last sold for $26,600 in April 2023.
  • Is Macon a buyer's or seller's market?
    Macon is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Macon?
    The median sale price in Macon is $175K. That is up $8.67K from the prior month.

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