489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
OFF MARKET

$103,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,315 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Est. Refi. Payment $707/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 28, 2025 for $50,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$104K
Since last month
Increased$9K (+9.4%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$58K (+115%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +85% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$108K
August 2026$98K
July 2026$96K
June 2026$92K
May 2026$100K
April 2026$110K
March 2026$96K
February 2026$98K
January 2026$101K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1967 Mallory Dr, Macon, GA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$132,000
11/24/25
2
1
1,406
395 Lincoln Ave, Macon, GA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$33,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,164
2005 3rd Ave, Macon, GA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$39,000
11/20/25
3
1
1,456
558 Forest Ave, Macon, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$199,000
09/09/26
4
2
1,780
2186 Neal Ave, Macon, GA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$25,000
01/13/26
2
1
1,177
470 General Winship Dr S, Macon, GA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$108,000
11/13/25
3
3
2,535

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
1972 Mallory Dr, Macon, GA 31201
0.04
$104,700
4
1
1,128
Off Market
1967 Mallory Dr, Macon, GA 31201
0.07
$132,000
2
1
1,406
Recently Sold
1930 Mallory Dr, Macon, GA 31201
0.05
$71,300
3
1
1,029
Off Market
558 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.10
$199,000
4
2
1,780
Recently Sold
1930 Northbrook Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.11
$124,900
3
1
1,071
Off Market
432 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
432 Forest Ave #1, Macon, GA 31201
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market
426 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.14
-
-
-
-
Off Market
426 Forest Ave #1, Macon, GA 31201
0.14
-
-
-
-
Off Market
416 Forest Ave #1, Macon, GA 31201
0.15
-
-
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-
Off Market
416 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201
0.15
-
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Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 489 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
0.5 acre lot
1,315 sqft
$79/sqft

About this House

This a great investment for a first time homebuyer, rental portfolio investor or rehab and flip artist . Experience and be involved in the renaissance of Macon GA
489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,315 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $50,000 on Feb 28, 2025 (41% below the $84,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $1,295 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 11, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $103,700, with a rent estimate of $1,140/month.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Freeman Lester, (478) 256-8453
Metro Realty
Bought with: Freeman Lester, (478) 256-8453, Metro Realty
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10442864

Home Details for 489 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1315 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water AvailableAppliances: OtherLaundry: In Hall
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Other
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1315 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 37

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: P0720034

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $84,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 21 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: Northbrook
School Information
Elementary School: Alexander II MagnetJr High / Middle School: Miller MagnetHigh School: Central

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1315 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10442864Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1315Showing Requirements: Vacant

Additional Information

None

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,295
Oct 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,295
Oct 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,295
Sep 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,295
Price decreased by 2%
Sep 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,325

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

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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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  • 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. "
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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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  • 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 489 Forest Ave

  • What is 489 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 489 Forest Ave in Macon, GA is $103,700.
  • What is the price history for 489 Forest Ave?
    489 Forest Ave in Macon, GA last sold for $50,000 in February 2025.
  • 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 $185K. That is up $10K from the prior month.
  • Does 489 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 489 Forest Ave in Macon, GA has air conditioning.
  • Does 489 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 489 Forest Ave in Macon, GA has laundry facilities.

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