Charming historic home built in 1890, ideally located near Mercer University and all the conveniences of downtown living! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with upgrades. Inside, you’ll find LVP flooring throughout, a spacious living area, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. The home also offers a large laundry room for added convenience. Outside, enjoy a privacy-fenced backyard, an outdoor storage building, and the added bonus of an additional lot beside the home—providing extra space and endless possibilities. Perfect for students, investors, or anyone wanting to enjoy the charm and benefits of downtown living!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/3)
$179,000
856 Elm St, Macon, GA 31201
2beds
1,466sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 45 days |
- 109 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vicki DePuy,
LIVE OAK REALTY, LLC
Source: CGMLS,MLS#: 263973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Separate
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,466 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,466
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: Q0810572
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- ReSale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southwest Commons
Location
- Region: Macon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,963
- Annual tax amount: $1,367
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$795/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$122/sqft |
Source: CGMLS #263973 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000+28%$129/sqft |
Source: CGMLS #263973 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2024 | Sold | $147,600-7.2%$101/sqft |
Source:  MGMLS #174091 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Pending sale | $159,000+1792.9%$108/sqft |
Source: MGMLS #174091 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2016 | Sold | $8,400$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,367 -1.3% | $56,385 |
| 2024 | $1,386 +155.3% | $56,385 +163.8% |
| 2023 | $543 -5.9% | $21,372 +28.3% |
| 2022 | $577 -7% | $16,659 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $620 +28.5% | $16,314 +31.3% |
| 2020 | $482 +11.4% | $12,425 +12.3% |
| 2019 | $433 +317.2% | $11,066 +299.5% |
| 2018 | $104 -70% | $2,770 |
| 2017 | $346 +122.3% | $2,770 -17.1% |
| 2016 | $156 -10.2% | $3,340 |
| 2015 | $173 +6% | $3,340 |
| 2014 | $164 +40.4% | $3,340 -60% |
| 2009 | $117 -60.3% | $8,349 -52.3% |
| 2008 | $293 | $17,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,500 +150% |
| 2006 | $11 | $7,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $7,000 |
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Neighborhood: 31201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ingram/Pye Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Ballard Hudson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bibb-Ingram/Pye
- Middle: Bibb-Ballard Hudson
- High: Bibb-Central
Source: CGMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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