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$138,620$105 / 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 80How 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 $135,000 on Jan 9, 2026

489 FOREST AVE

MACON, GA 31201
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,315 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$139K
$112K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Jan 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$735 (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.$29,915 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,284
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,631
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,915
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,788

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.0.33
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 105 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Miller Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Central High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

489 Forest 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 more than 67% of homes in Macon 31201
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Macon 31201
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Bibb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Macon 31201
  • Newer than 82% 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.

This home
$19K$514K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$138,620
CheaperTypical $85,065Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $60Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,315 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1904Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 489 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMacon 31201Bibb County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,62067% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10576% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,315 ft²37% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac93% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195582% of homes30% of homes

About 489 Forest Ave

How much is 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA is $138,620 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $111,507 to $165,733. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA last sell?

489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA last sold on Jan 9, 2026 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA?

489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,315 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA built?

489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA?

489 Forest Ave, 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 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA compare to other homes in Macon 31201?

Among the 2,000 homes in Macon 31201, it is worth more than 67% of them ($138,620 against a typical $85,065), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($105 against a typical $60), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,315 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1955 against a typical 1904). Measured against all of Bibb County, it is worth more than 44% 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 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Forest Ave, Macon, GA was $735. The county assessed it at $29,915.

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