Nestled on 2.91 private, wooded acres in Madison County, this stunning home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience, located just minutes from Athens, GA. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this property feels like a private retreat while remaining close to shopping, dining, and the University of Georgia. The outdoor space is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a beautiful inground swimming pool surrounded by mature trees and natural landscaping. Inside, the home offers generous living areas filled with natural light and a flexible floor plan designed for modern living. A fully finished basement provides exceptional versatility and includes a full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and family room-perfect for in-law accommodations, guest suite, multi-generational living, or potential rental use. With nearly three acres of land, there is plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, recreation, or future expansion. Located in desirable Madison County and only a short drive to Athens, this property delivers the best of country living with city convenience-an ideal opportunity for those seeking privacy, functionality, and a prime Northeast Georgia location.
Active
Price cut: $20K (1/23)
$499,900
579 McCarty Dodd Rd, Colbert, GA 30628
4beds
3,438sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
2.91 Acres Lot
$496,700 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful inground swimming poolPeaceful settingFully finished basement
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 25, 2026 at 10:06pm
Listed by:
Tamra J Wade 770-502-6230,
Re/Max Tru, Inc.,
Ashleigh L Bennett 770-502-6230,
Re/Max Tru, Inc.
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10669372
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Keeping Room
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath Finished,Concrete,Daylight,Finished,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Basement
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,438
- Total interior livable area: 3,438 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,887
- Finished area below ground: 1,551
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 2.91 Acres
- Features: Level, Private
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0070 009 H
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Colbert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $423,727
- Annual tax amount: $1,333
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$496,700
$472,000 - $522,000
$3,223/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Price change | $499,900-3.8%$145/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10669372 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $519,900+26.8%$151/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10669372 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2022 | Sold | $410,000-3.5%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000$124/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #20017487 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2022 | Listing removed | $425,000$124/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #986505 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,333 -67.6% | $169,491 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $4,113 +45.9% | $158,012 +54.7% |
| 2022 | $2,818 +12.8% | $102,166 +24.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,910/mo
Principal & interest
$2398
Property taxes
$337
Home insurance
$175
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30628
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Colbert Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 4/10Madison County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Madison County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Colbert
- Middle: Madison County
- High: Madison County
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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