Just one block from Madison's historic courthouse square, this beautifully restored historic home offers the rare combination of authentic character, walkable downtown living, and the convenience of everyday main-level living. Known historically as the Emma Reid Long Boarding House, the home retains its original architectural character and proportions while a thoughtful restoration expanded and modernized the home. The main level is especially well suited to everyday living, with the primary suite, an additional bedroom and full bath, laundry, kitchen, and open living/dining area all on one floor. Upstairs, a private third bedroom, full bath, and flexible bonus room provide ideal space for visiting children or grandchildren, a caregiver, home office, studio, or other separate retreat. Built circa 1906, the home remained associated with the Long family for generations. Its original proportions, roofline, window openings, and historic structural bones were carefully retained during an early-2000s restoration that added the rear living area and upstairs space while preserving the recognizable form and character of the original house. Updated plumbing and electrical and extensive insulation provided the foundation for comfortable modern living. The current owner has continued the home's transformation with significant improvements, including a complete primary bath renovation to the rafters, an opened and dramatically improved living/dining area with an architectural beam, a brand-new roof, dual-zone HVAC installed in 2023, renovated rear screened porch, and plantation shutters throughout. Outside, the fully fenced 0.18-acre property offers something increasingly rare this close to downtown: genuine privacy. A restored screened porch, rear deck, extensive hardscaping and landscaping, and gated off-street parking for multiple vehicles create a private outdoor retreat. An electric driveway gate and interior turnaround area add convenience, while a separate pedestrian gate provides access toward the alley. This is more than a historic house near downtown-it is an authentic piece of Madison's history, thoughtfully restored and continually improved to offer the walkable lifestyle,
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Price cut: $22.5K (9/22)
$472,500
238 E Jefferson St, Madison, GA 30650
3beds
2,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$460,400 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear deckInterior turnaround areaBrand-new roofElectric driveway gateUpdated plumbing and electricalPlantation shutters throughoutExtensive hardscaping and landscaping
- 43 days
- 1,069
- 86
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Listed by:
Emory C Thompson 770-601-0122,
Emory Thompson Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10831501
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Side/Rear Entrance
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: M18 062
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $402,678
- Annual tax amount: $4,460
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$460,400
$437,000 - $483,000
$2,553/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $472,500-4.5%$233/sqft |
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| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+80%$244/sqft |
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| 4/18/2018 | Sold | $275,000-8%$135/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Pending sale | $299,000$147/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty / Lake Country #49655 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $299,000+19.6%$147/sqft |
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| 3/31/2016 | Sold | $250,000-7.1%$123/sqft |
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| 2/13/2016 | Pending sale | $269,000$133/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee / Lake Country #41933 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $269,000$133/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER LAKE COUNTRY #07526306 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2016 | Pending sale | $269,000$133/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee / Lake Country #41933 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2015 | Price change | $269,000-6.9%$133/sqft |
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| 9/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $289,000$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,837 -1.5% | $161,071 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $3,894 +9.8% | $150,190 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $3,546 +1.1% | $134,206 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $3,508 +19.6% | $128,498 +17.9% |
| 2021 | $2,933 0% | $108,966 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $2,934 +3.4% | $108,032 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $2,836 -11.7% | $103,382 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $3,211 +1% | $102,473 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $3,179 +1.7% | $99,891 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $3,125 | $97,526 +101.8% |
| 2015 | $3,125 +102.6% | $48,320 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $1,542 +16.8% | $42,620 +89.3% |
| 2013 | $1,320 | $22,512 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30650
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Morgan
- Middle: Morgan
- High: Morgan
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







