397 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
OFF MARKET

$50,000

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,216 sqft

397 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 11, 2024 for $50,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
377 Grant Ave, Macon, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$40,000
03/09/26
4
2
1,972
395 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$33,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,164
366 Gaillard St, Macon, GA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$38,000
09/24/25
2
2
1,025
335 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$117,000
06/24/26
5
3
1,632
2005 3rd Ave, Macon, GA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$39,000
11/20/25
3
1
1,456

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
378 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.07
$73,800
4
2.5
1,456
Off Market
395 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.06
$33,000
3
1
1,164
Recently Sold
346 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.09
$139,600
5
2
1,680
Off Market
367 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.09
$50,000
4
2
-
For Sale
340 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.07
$75,000
3
1
-
For Sale
377 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.09
$40,000
4
2
1,972
Recently Sold
361 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.10
$141,800
4
2
1,923
Off Market
347 Grant Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.11
$239,800
8
4
3,360
Off Market
335 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.10
$117,000
5
3
1,632
Recently Sold
416 Forest Ave #1, Macon, GA 31201
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
416 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1929
1,216 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 397 Forest Ave, Macon, GA. 397 Forest Ave is in Macon, GA and in ZIP code 31201. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,216 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4792 sqft and was built in 1929.
397 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home built in 1929. It last sold for $50,000 on Oct 11, 2024 (17% below the $59,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,397/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Craig Gordon, (478) 953-2244
Fickling & Company-WR
Bought with: Brokered Agent, Brokered Sale
Source: MGMLS, MLS#175040

Home Details for 397 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1216 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),Ceiling Fan(s)Has Heating
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: OneFloors: Other
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Other
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1216 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1216 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 123

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: P0720093

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $59,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Sep 15 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: 1-County-Rural
School Information
Elementary School: Williams ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Miller MagnetHigh School: Central

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2432 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 175040Attribution Contact: 478-953-2244Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1216Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Apr 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Apr 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,399
Jan 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,399
Price decreased by 17%
Jan 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,695
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in Macon

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$175K
$8.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$109
$1MoM
Available listings
898
3MoM

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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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  • 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. "
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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 397 Forest Ave

  • What is the price history for 397 Forest Ave?
    397 Forest Ave in Macon, GA last sold for $50,000 in October 2024.
  • 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.
  • 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 recently sold homes in Macon, GA.
  • Does 397 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 397 Forest Ave in Macon, GA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 397 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 397 Forest Ave in Macon, GA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).

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