278 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201 Property Records

Macon-Bibb County property record for 278 Forest Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$10,000 (Jan 2010)
Tax Bill	$509 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`P072-0383`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`P072-0383`
Alternative APN	`36489`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,190 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	2,190 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	111 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	36489
Street Address	278 FOREST AVE
City	MACON
State	GA
Zip	31201-1004
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	J P LAMAR
Legal Subdivision	PURSLEY
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Township / Civil Division	MACON WEST
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	10100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Pleasant Hill Historic District listed 1986 · 1,006 contributing resources · NRIS 86001130

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Macon-Bibb County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	278 FOREST AVE, MACON, GA 31201-1004
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 25, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 25, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20106481100005
Deed Book / Page	8234 / 266
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Property Address	278 FOREST AVE, MACON, GA 31201-1004
Document Number	0100780285
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOREST AVE MACON GA 312011004, MACON, GA 31201-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	0100780285
Date	Feb 19, 2018
Book Page	010078/000285

Lender

Name	BANK OF NAT'L TR & SVGS
Type	Bank
Address	BROOMFIELD, CO 80021

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 18, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon-Bibb County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County / Municipality	Macon-Bibb County
Unified School District	Bibb County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$509.00 (-43.63%)
2025	$903.00 (-9.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$43,772 (+7.18%) Land $2,916 Building $40,856	$109,429 (+7.18%) Land $7,290 Building $102,139
2023	$1,002.00 (+2.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$40,838 (+58.58%) Land $2,025 Building $38,813	$102,095 (+58.58%) Land $5,063 Building $97,032
2022	$978.00 Homeowner's exemption	$25,753 Land $1,606 Building $24,147	$64,382 Land $4,014 Building $60,368

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MACON WATER AUTHORITY serves 130,024 people · EPA ID GA0210001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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