579 Rutherford Ave, Macon, GA 31206
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579 Rutherford Ave
Macon, GA 31206

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,806 sqft

$42,000

Original price: $55,000
Est. Mortgage $321/mo*
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$42,000

Original price: $55,000
Est. Mortgage $321/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,806 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Carport
Price/Sqft
$23
Listed
180+ days ago

Local Information

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

About this House

579 Rutherford is a property brimming with potential and perfectly situated near downtown Macon, I-75, and State Route 247. Whether you're an investor seeking your next flip opportunity or looking to create steady long-term rental income, this home offers exceptional versatility. With solid bones and endless possibilities, this property serves as the ideal blank canvas ready to be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or a high-performing investment. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life!

Home Details for 579 Rutherford Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
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: 1806 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water AvailableAppliances: NoneLaundry: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Other
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Carport
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1806 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 202Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: Q0910035

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $42,000Price Per Sqft: $23
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: MaconCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Ingram PyeJr High / Middle School: Ballard HudsonHigh School: Central

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 10655239

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1806 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: As Is

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10655239Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1806Back On Market Date: Tue Aug 04 2026Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Access, Call Listing Agent, Use Showing Time

Additional Information

None
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of Calvin Jones, (478) 978-7447
eXp Realty
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10655239
Also Listed on GAMLS, eXp Realty.

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

Price History for 579 Rutherford Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/04/2026$42,000PendingToActiveGAMLS #10655239
06/28/2026$42,000PendingGAMLS #10655239
05/30/2026$42,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10655239
02/02/2026$55,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10655239
01/03/2026$59,900PriceChange
GAMLS #10655239
12/09/2025$70,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #10655239
06/02/2025$32,000Sold
GAMLS #10522884
05/15/2025$45,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #10522884

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$972
Assessment$100,224
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 579 Rutherford Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2758 Houston Ave, Macon, GA
0.18
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$25,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,922
725 Saint James Ave, Macon, GA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$19,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,333
537 Rutherford Ave, Macon, GA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$28,500
03/12/26
2
1
960
575 Cleveland St, Macon, GA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$62,000
06/01/26
3
1
988
624 Piedmont Ave, Macon, GA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$48,000
12/12/25
3
2
1,276

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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

  • 26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • 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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Calvin Jones, eXp Realty
Agent Phone: (478) 978-7447
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579 Rutherford Ave, Macon, GA 31206 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,806 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GAMLS on Dec 9, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 10655239.