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$60,321$37 / 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 84How 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 $12,000 on Aug 27, 1987

289 BALKCOM AVE

MACON, GA 31217
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,617 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$60K
$51K low$70K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,000 · Aug 27, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$742 (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.$30,187 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,107
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,076
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,467

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.0.14
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 336 ft²

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

E
Burdell-Hunt Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Northeast High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Appling Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Bibb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31217These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,057
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,838
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

289 Balkcom Ave 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 83% of homes in Bibb County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Bibb County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Macon 31217
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Macon 31217
  • Older than 96% of homes in Macon 31217

What homes are worth in Macon 31217

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

This home
$24K$290K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Macon 31217.

How it measures up in Macon 31217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Macon 31217.

Estimated value$60,321
CheaperTypical $84,898Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,617 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 289 Balkcom Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMacon 31217Bibb County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,32131% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3713% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,617 ft²69% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac7% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes4% of homes

About 289 Balkcom Ave

How much is 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA is $60,321 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $50,811 to $69,831. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA last sell?

289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA last sold on Aug 27, 1987 for $12,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA?

289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,617 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA built?

289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA?

289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA is assigned to Burdell-Hunt Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Northeast High School (high), rated F; Appling Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Bibb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA compare to other homes in Macon 31217?

Among the 7,061 homes in Macon 31217, it is worth more than 31% of them ($60,321 against a typical $84,898), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($37 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,617 ft² against a typical 1,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Bibb County, it is worth more than 17% 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 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Balkcom Ave, Macon, GA was $742. The county assessed it at $30,187.

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