Classic brick front, large rocking chair porch, thoughtful updates throughout, and a full basement ready for future expansion set this 3BR/2BA home apart. Located in a sought-after swim/tennis neighborhood within the award-winning Jefferson City School District, this home offers both convenience and comfort. Foyer entrance leads to a split bedroom layout with recently refinished hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout. Eat-in kitchen opens to a back deck overlooking a wooded, fenced backyard. Separate dining room provides additional gathering space. Primary suite includes a versatile flex area ideal for a study, office, or den, with direct access to the front porch. Updated primary bath features quartz countertops, new cabinetry, double vanities, freestanding tub, separate tiled shower, and walk-in closet. Secondary bath also includes quartz countertops and new cabinetry. Custom Levolor vertical drapery blinds throughout home. Full, unfinished basement offers expansion potential and includes a covered patio at terrace level. Existing termite bond. Ring cameras. Walking distance to schools, grocery stores, and restaurants, with convenient access to Highway 129 and I-85.
Active
$515,000
196 Melvin Dr, Jefferson, GA 30549
3beds
2,338sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2002
0.84 Acres Lot
$504,100 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$50/mo HOA
What's special
Thoughtful updates throughoutLarge rocking chair porchSeparate dining roomSplit bedroom layoutEat-in kitchenClassic brick frontFoyer entrance
- 7 days |
- 269 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
KRISTI YOUNG,
The Norton Agency 706-754-5700
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7729063
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,338
- Total interior livable area: 2,338 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,338
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other, No Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 081C083
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Preserve At Jefferson
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Swim, Tennis
- HOA fee: $600 annually
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,217
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$504,100
$479,000 - $529,000
$2,326/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000+122%$220/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10701717 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2002 | Sold | $232,000$99/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,838 -8.7% | $153,000 |
| 2024 | $4,203 +14% | $153,000 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $3,687 -1.6% | $138,120 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $3,746 -1.8% | $117,120 |
| 2021 | $3,814 +7.6% | $117,120 +16.7% |
| 2020 | $3,546 -2.4% | $100,320 -1.6% |
| 2019 | $3,632 +1.7% | $101,960 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $3,572 +2.8% | $98,280 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $3,476 +0.5% | $95,182 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $3,459 +3.9% | $91,182 +13.4% |
| 2015 | $3,329 +13.1% | $80,382 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,943 +2.1% | $77,968 |
| 2013 | $2,883 | $77,968 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,851/mo
Principal & interest
$2406
Property taxes
$395
HOA Fees
$50
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30549
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Jefferson AcademyGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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