Welcome to 438 Melvin Drive in the highly sought-after Preserve at Jefferson! Where space, style, and location come together effortlessly. Perfectly positioned on a .89 acre partially fenced lot and just a short walk to the award-winning Jefferson City Schools, (cut through from the backyard) this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the ideal blend of everyday comfort and elevated living. Gorgeous Inside! Step into a grand entry with a stunning open dual access staircase, flanked by a dedicated home office (could be sitting room, other) and formal dining room. The heart of the home opens beautifully into a light-filled, two-story living room with soaring 20’ ceilings, seamlessly connected to the kitchen, creating the perfect space for gathering and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath and a massive closet! Three additional bedrooms and a full bath reside upstairs, while a main-level guest suite and full bath offer flexibility for visitors or multi-generational living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features refinished natural oak hardwoods (2025), fresh interior paint, updated stair railings, and NO carpet on the main living areas, with only new luxury carpet on the stairs. Upstairs, enjoy updated LVP flooring, refreshed bathrooms and a cohesive, modern feel from one end of the catwalk to the other. The full unfinished basement offers incredible potential and is already partially finished with laminate flooring and drywall, currently used as a home gym and media space, bonus: it is stubbed for a future bathroom. Additional highlights include a whole-house water filtration system and an outdoor setup designed for relaxation and entertaining: an expansive patio, dedicated fire pit, and a peaceful deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard, perfect for sunset evenings. This is the one that checks every box! Space, Updates, Location, and Lifestyle, all in one of Jefferson’s most desirable communities. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Georgia.
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$580,000
438 Melvin Dr, Jefferson, GA 30549
5beds
3,362sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2004
0.89 Acres Lot
$579,900 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$2,723 Estimated rent
Home value
$579,900
$551,000 - $609,000
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Cohesive modern feelPrivate wooded backyardDedicated home officeUpdated stair railingsRefinished natural oak hardwoodsExpansive patioDedicated fire pit
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Listed by:
Alison Otamendi,
GA Realty, LLC. 770-598-8945
Bought with:
Alison Otamendi, 433985
GA Realty, LLC.
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7741523
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Media room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: Common Area, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Double Vanity
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Factory Built
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,362
- Total interior livable area: 3,362 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,362
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 081C 031
- Other equipment: Home Theater
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Homeowners Assoc, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Preserve At Jefferson
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Swim, Tennis
- HOA fee: $600 annually
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $524,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,744
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $580,000-0.9%$173/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7741523 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $585,000$174/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7741523 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $585,000-1.7%$174/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10717971 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $595,000-0.8%$177/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10717971 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999+60%$178/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10717971 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2020 | Sold | $375,000+0%$112/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #8817674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2020 | Pending sale | $374,900$112/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Atl.Partn #8817674 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $374,900+25%$112/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners #6749057 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2017 | Sold | $300,000-7.7%$89/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5913751 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2017 | Pending sale | $325,000$97/sqft |
Source: Atlanta - North Gwinnett #8265000 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $325,000+17.4%$97/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATL PART #5913751 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2004 | Sold | $276,800$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,267 -8.7% | $209,760 |
| 2024 | $5,768 +14.1% | $209,760 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $5,056 +0.4% | $189,200 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $5,035 +2.6% | $156,640 |
| 2021 | $4,910 +5.3% | $156,640 +18.9% |
| 2020 | $4,663 -0.8% | $131,720 |
| 2019 | $4,698 +7.6% | $131,720 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $4,367 +4.7% | $126,200 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $4,172 +0.5% | $114,138 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $4,152 +2% | $111,338 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $4,069 +6.9% | $103,778 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $3,807 +10.2% | $93,305 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $3,454 | $96,664 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30549
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jefferson AcademyGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jefferson
- Middle: Jefferson
- High: Jefferson
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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