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$54,970$68 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $23,500 on Aug 10, 1989

279 WARD ST

MACON, GA 31201
2
Beds
1
Baths
812 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$55K
$46K low$64K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$23,500 · Aug 10, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$392 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,952 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,972
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,012
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,879

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBibb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 16 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Williams Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Miller Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Bibb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,736
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.850 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,209
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,284
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

279 Ward St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Bibb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Bibb County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Bibb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Bibb County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Macon 31201

What homes are worth in Macon 31201

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$19K$498K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Macon 31201.

How it measures up in Macon 31201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Macon 31201.

Estimated value$54,970
CheaperTypical $83,065Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$68
CheaperTypical $60Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 279 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMacon 31201Bibb County
Estimated valuepricier than$54,97035% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6856% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than812 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195983% of homes37% of homes

About 279 Ward St

How much is 279 Ward St, Macon, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Ward St, Macon, GA is $54,970 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $45,615 to $64,325. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Ward St, Macon, GA last sell?

279 Ward St, Macon, GA last sold on Aug 10, 1989 for $23,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Ward St, Macon, GA?

279 Ward St, Macon, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 279 Ward St, Macon, GA built?

279 Ward St, Macon, GA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Ward St, Macon, GA?

279 Ward St, Macon, GA is assigned to Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Miller Middle School (middle), rated B+; Central High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Bibb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Ward St, Macon, GA compare to other homes in Macon 31201?

Among the 2,000 homes in Macon 31201, it is worth more than 35% of them ($54,970 against a typical $83,065), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($68 against a typical $60), it is bigger than 5% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1959 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Bibb County, it is worth more than 15% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Ward St, Macon, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Ward St, Macon, GA was $392. The county assessed it at $15,952.

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