Macon ranks among the top 4,000 cities in America for having the lowest cost of living, according to Niche.com. The housing market in Macon has more home sellers than homebuyers, according to the monthly real estate trends on Rocket Homes.com. Rocket Homes has also reported that homes have taken longer to sell from the year 2023 to the year of 2024 due to a shift of a sellers’ market to a buyers’ market in the area, which pushed homes in the local area to increase in price by 5.7 percent.
The median values of homes in Macon have increased by 4% since 2023, according to home values from Zillow.com. Interest rates are still high, but future Macon residents should feel hopeful that they do not have to pay higher prices on 30-year fixed interest rates. If you are in the market for a higher-end home, here are five higher-priced homes for sale in October in the Macon area, according to Zillow.com.
1. 170 Howard Oaks Drive
This mansion on Howard Oaks Drive is listed for sale at $2,195,00. It is located on the north side of Macon, which is known for some of the best public schools in Macon-Bibb County, a lot of restaurants, and a close proximity to different types of shopping. The home has nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It includes its own media room, laundry room, and office suite. The house has two levels of living space. It also comes with finishes of your choosing, which include golden sinks, large walk-in showers, and grand chandeliers. In the backyard, it features a hidden oasis with an Olympic-sized swimming pool that has a small hot tub and a porch chair for residents to relax and cool off from the blazing sun. Overall, this 20,000-square-foot house has plenty of space for residents to live a luxurious lifestyle in a nice neighborhood that overlooks Wolf Creek and has an affordable homeowners association.
2. 727 Latrobe Way
This mansion on Latrobe Way is listed at $1,765,00. It is located off of Zebulon Road, which is known for its local churches, many restaurants, and close proximity to Lake Wildwood. The home has six bedrooms and six bathrooms. It comes with a grand staircase, marble countertops, a large sunroom with a ping-pong table, a movie room, and a spacious driveway. The house has two levels of living space. The kitchen comes with a large walkup bar for family and guests. The backyard has a fenced-in property with a large round pool and a waterslide overlooking a spectacular lake. Overall, this house is 7,119 square feet, with plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy while they soak in a piece of property that is a hidden gem in the heart of North Macon.
3. 5469 Rivoli Drive
The Historic Woodcrest estate on Rivoli Drive is listed at $1,385,000. It was built in the 1890s to represent the historic antebellum architecture of the Deep South that dates back to the 1860s. The house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It is located in a neighborhood in North Macon called Woodcrest, which is known for its nice biking paths and being near the neighboring towns of Bolingbrook and Smarr. It comes with a grand-sized living room, a Corinthian column entrance, a children’s bedroom, a Ping pong table, and a large fenced-in backyard with a small rectangular pool for entertainment purposes. A bonus room was added to the house for family and guests who want to spend the night in a space that feels like a rustic log cabin. Overall, this 5,510-square-foot house is suitable for future residents who want to revitalize a long-lasting piece of Macon’s history while living a comfortable lifestyle that feels like a home away from home.
4. 198 Jennings Lane
This historic antebellum mansion on Jennings Lane is listed at $985,000.It is located in Monroe County, Georgia, just 25 minutes north of Macon. The house has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It comes with a curricular driveway, historic chandeliers that date back to the late 1800s, custom wood floors, a large sunroom, an office space, a small rectangular pool, and a large backyard. The wood deck on the back porch could be used for families and guests to enjoy a relaxing view of the pine trees behind the backyard. The two front balconies on both floors of the house could be used to enjoy an everyday nightly breeze. The home also has a small dining room that could be used for cooking meals. Overall, this 5,645-square-foot house is a hidden getaway for future residents who want to live in an enchanted wooded property that is isolated from the hustle and bustle of Macon.
5. 141 Waterford Place
This beautiful brick house on Waterford Place is listed at $699,000. It is located on the north side of Macon in a neighborhood called Wesleyan Estates, which is a short distance from the Georgia Children’s Museum and Wesleyan College. The house has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. It comes with beautiful French-style windows, a historic brick facade, a small, quiet, dining room, wood floors, handcrafted cabinets, and a backyard with nice landscaping, and an oval pool with a porch to accommodate fun events for families and guests. The house also comes with a customized wood shed that is used for storing tools and hardware material. Residents can enjoy a spacious front entry with colorful flowers and a pretty lawn for small gatherings. Overall, this 4,739-square-foot house is a perfect fit for new residents who want to do beautification projects in the backyard and enjoy neoclassical styles of architecture that date back to the late 1830s.
