579 Rutherford Ave · Macon-Bibb County, GA 31206

$42,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,806 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 195 Days on market

Built 1960 9,147 sqft lot $23/sqft · 11% below area Est $47k · 11% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +12.3/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

579 Rutherford is a property brimming with potential and perfectly situated near downtown Macon, I-75, and State Route 247. Whether you're an investor seeking your next flip opportunity or looking to create steady long-term rental income, this home offers exceptional versatility. With solid bones and endless possibilities, this property serves as the ideal blank canvas ready to be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or a high-performing investment. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life!

Key facts

• I-75
• State route 247
• Near downtown macon

Tags

• NEAR DOWNTOWN MACON
• I-75
• STATE ROUTE 247

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $42k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $664 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $42k).
• Recommended offer: $37k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 25.3% vs local median 5.4% in Macon-Bibb County — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
• Bibb County (urban): math 11% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #161 of 174 in GA (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 75% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Ingram/Pye Elementary School (math 2% / reading 2%, grade F, #1,204 of 1,228 statewide, top 100%, 453 students, 100% FRL); Ballard Hudson Middle School (math 4% / reading 9%, grade F, #457 of 470 statewide, top 98%, 744 students, 100% FRL); Central High School (math 8% / reading 2%, grade F, #394 of 424 statewide, top 97%, 844 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 75% district-wide (25 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.0%/yr); 209 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 154 units permitted in Bibb County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,244/mo this rent would consume 50% of the median local household income ($30k/yr) (locally 1335% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $290 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Bibb County population projected at -12% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.0% rent growth), your $12k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 195 days — a 12% lower offer ($37k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $28k (40%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $32k; 31% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 66% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $36,960 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 195 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1960 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.96% ✓
• Cap rate: 25.27%
• Cash-on-cash: 67.77%
• DSCR: 4.02
• GRM: 2.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $46,960
• List price: $42,000
• Delta: -10.56%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2758 Houston Ave	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,922 (+6%)	3mo	$25,000	$13	79
2752 Antioch Rd	0.25mi	3/1.0	1,728 (-4%)	2mo	$10,000	$6	76
290 Spikes St	0.48mi	3/1.0	1,761 (-2%)	9mo	$19,000	$11	62
648 Villa Crest Ave	0.46mi	3/2.0	1,751 (-3%)	18mo	$85,800	$49	58
507 Villa Esta Cir	0.64mi	3/2.0	1,788 (-1%)	16mo	$63,000	$35	55
748 Ell St	0.61mi	3/1.0	1,760 (-2%)	12mo	$16,500	$9	53
673 Villa Esta Ave	0.69mi	3/2.0	1,604 (-11%)	4mo	$139,900	$87	46
643 Heard Ave	0.38mi	3/1.0	1,554 (-14%)	14mo	$89,864	$58	43

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.03% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 69.5%
• Equity multiple: 4.24×
• Total profit: $38,120
• Equity at exit: $6,262

10-year hold

• IRR: 74.2%
• Equity multiple: 9.41×
• Total profit: $98,895
• Equity at exit: $3,631

Cash invested: $11,760 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Georgia: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 31206

• Rents YoY: 5.0%
• Active inventory: 209
• Price-to-rent: 2.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,244 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$220
• Tax from tax record: −$81 /mo · $972/yr
• Insurance: −$18
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$261
• Net cashflow: $664

Break-even live

Break-even rent $403

Max offer price $42,000

Occupancy floor 42%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $688	-5% $676	+0% $664	+5% $652	+10% $640
Rent	-10% $566	-5% $615	+0% $664	+5% $713	+10% $762
Rate	-1.0pp $685	-0.5pp $675	base $664	+0.5pp $653	+1.0pp $642

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $10,500
• Closing costs: $1,260
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
645 Rutherford Ave Macon, GA	4.0	2.0	1481	$1,395	$0.94	45d	1	0.11mi
495 Pittman St Macon, GA	3.0	2.0	1324	$995	$0.75	45d	1	0.33mi
322 Pittman St Unit B Macon, GA	2.0	1.5	1920	$985	$0.51	45d	1	0.45mi
3709 Flamingo Dr Macon, GA	3.0	1.0	1360	$1,300	$0.96	45d	1	0.72mi
832 Richmond St Macon, GA	3.0	1.0	1364	$925	$0.68	22d	1	1.04mi
738 Liberty St Unit 738 Macon, GA	2.0	1.0	1378	$989	$0.72	22d	1	1.13mi
738 Liberty St Unit 730 Macon, GA	2.0	1.0	1376	$680	$0.49	22d	1	1.13mi
4052 Mikado Ave Macon, GA	3.0	1.0	1624	$1,300	$0.80	15d	1	1.17mi
947 Troupe St Macon, GA	2.0	2.0	1699	$1,200	$0.71	22d	1	1.33mi
947 Troupe St Unit B Macon, GA	2.0	2.0	1699	$1,200	$0.71	45d	1	1.33mi
722 Ash St Macon, GA	2.0	2.0	1700	$3,700	$2.18	45d	1	1.34mi
1347 Jackson St Macon, GA	3.0	2.0	1435	$1,300	$0.91	45d	1	1.40mi
1240 Rocky Creek Rd Unit A Macon, GA	4.0	1.0	1342	$1,090	$0.81	22d	1	1.46mi
1371 Ross St Macon, GA	3.0	2.0	1541	$1,200	$0.78	15d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $42,000 Active 195 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   days on market $42,000 Active 193 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $42,000 Active 192 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $42,000 Active 191 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $42,000 Active 190 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $42,000 Active 189 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $42,000 Active 187 DOM
8. 2026-06-13
   days on market $42,000 Active 186 DOM
9. 2026-06-10
   days on market $42,000 Active 184 DOM
10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $42,000 Active 183 DOM
11. 2026-06-09
    days on market $42,000 Active 182 DOM
12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $42,000 Active 181 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $42,000 Active 177 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    statusdays on market $42,000 Active 176 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $42,000 Price Change 175 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $42,000 Price Change 174 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    pricestatusdays on market $42,000 Price Change 173 DOM
18. 2026-02-02
    price $55,000 519-char remark

    Show marketing remark (519 chars)

    579 Rutherford is a property brimming with potential and perfectly situated near downtown Macon, I-75, and State Route 247. Whether you're an investor seeking your next flip opportunity or looking to create steady long-term rental income, this home offers exceptional versatility. With solid bones and endless possibilities, this property serves as the ideal blank canvas ready to be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or a high-performing investment. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life!

19. 2026-01-03
    price $59,900 519-char remark

    Show marketing remark (519 chars)

    579 Rutherford is a property brimming with potential and perfectly situated near downtown Macon, I-75, and State Route 247. Whether you're an investor seeking your next flip opportunity or looking to create steady long-term rental income, this home offers exceptional versatility. With solid bones and endless possibilities, this property serves as the ideal blank canvas ready to be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or a high-performing investment. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life!

20. 2025-12-04
    listed $70,000 New 519-char remark

    Show marketing remark (519 chars)

    579 Rutherford is a property brimming with potential and perfectly situated near downtown Macon, I-75, and State Route 247. Whether you're an investor seeking your next flip opportunity or looking to create steady long-term rental income, this home offers exceptional versatility. With solid bones and endless possibilities, this property serves as the ideal blank canvas ready to be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or a high-performing investment. Don't miss your chance to bring your vision to life!

21. 2025-06-17
    soldstatus $32,000
22. 2025-06-02
    soldstatus $32,000 Sold 622-char remark

    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch-style home offering timeless appeal and everyday comfort. Featuring beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, this well-kept single-family residence includes a crawl space basement and a durable composition roof. Ideally located near Ingram Pye Elementary and Central High School, this home provides both convenience and accessibility for families. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this property offers the perfect blend of style, function, and location. Don't miss out-schedule your private showing today and make this inviting home yours!

23. 2025-05-15
    listed $45,000 New 622-char remark

    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch-style home offering timeless appeal and everyday comfort. Featuring beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, this well-kept single-family residence includes a crawl space basement and a durable composition roof. Ideally located near Ingram Pye Elementary and Central High School, this home provides both convenience and accessibility for families. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this property offers the perfect blend of style, function, and location. Don't miss out-schedule your private showing today and make this inviting home yours!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $972 · $81/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $972 · $81/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 66% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,930
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,353
• − Property taxes: −$972
• − Insurance: −$210
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,194
• − Management: −$1,194
• − Depreciation: −$1,222
• Taxable income: $7,784
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,868
• After-tax cash flow: $6,101/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Bibb County
• NCES district ID: 1300420
• Math proficiency: 11% ▼ -14.00%
• Reading proficiency: 18% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $37,426
• Composite: 12.13/100
• National rank: #9654
• State rank: #161 of 174 in GA

Livability — Macon-Bibb County

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

• Census place: Macon-Bibb County, GA
• County: Bibb County · 164,332 people
• City population: 143,186
• Metro: Macon-Bibb County, GA
• Population (ZIP): 24,310
• Household income: $30,042
• Rent vs Own: 56.5% rent · 43.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1335.0

Population outlook (Bibb County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 148,772 people
• By 2030: 145,904 · -1.9%
• By 2040: 139,404 · -6.3%
• By 2050: 131,603 · -11.5%
• By 2075: 111,050 · -25.4%
• By 2100: 83,346 · -44.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (76%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 76% White 12% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 8%

Political lean MEDSL · Bibb

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+22.4) · D 61.0% · R 38.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: +4.4pp toward D · 2008: 18.0pp · 2024: 22.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+22.4 2020: D+23.8 2016: D+20.2 2012: D+20.0 2008: D+18.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -80.17%
• Current HPI: 148.6765
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.03%
• Metro: Macon-Bibb County, GA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.66%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

+22.2% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-02-02 Price Changed $55,000 GAMLS
• 2026-01-03 Price Changed $59,900 GAMLS
• 2025-12-04 Listed $70,000 GAMLS
• 2025-06-17 Sold (Public Records) $32,000 Public Records
• 2025-06-02 Sold (MLS) $32,000 GAMLS
• 2025-05-15 Listed $45,000 GAMLS

Property tax history

+23.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $972 · -1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.