For Sale63d on market

5278 Madison St

Forest Park, GA, 30297 • 30297 • Clayton County

$124,900

$67/sqft

-$10,000 since Mar 18, 2026

Down payment assistance available

3Beds

1Baths

1,856Sqft

0.21 acLot

1953Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

A-Frame,Brick 4 Side Style

Built 1953 · 73 years of history

Forest Park Acres

30297

This home is getting attention

Listed 63 days ago · 1,240 views · 69 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

1,240 views

People checking out this listing

69 saves

Buyers have saved this home

63 days on market

Established listing

$67/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1953

BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER'S FINANCING! Welcome to your next easy investment! Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home, perfectly refreshed and ready for its new owners! Step inside to find brand-new paint and low-maintenance laminated wood flooring throughout-ideal for easy cleaning and a modern feel. This home features a newer HVAC system for year- round comfort, outdoor living with a massive, leveled backyard that is fully fenced for total privacy. Nestled in a peaceful pocket of Forest Park, you are minutes from I-285 and I-75, and just a short drive to the airport. Whether you commute or travel, this location offers unbeatable city access. Don't miss out on this opportunity and schedule your tour today!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights massive leveled backyard, brand-new paint, and outdoor living as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$815/month

Principal & Interest$648

Property Tax$125

Insurance$42

Down payment20% ($24,980)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $99,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1953

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking2 Parking spaces

Lot9,278 sqft

Days on Zillow63 Days

Price/sqft$67

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleA-Frame,Brick 4 Side

ConditionResale

Year built1953

Stories1

Systems

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

RoofComposition

ConstructionBrick

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAssigned

BasementNone

FencingBack Yard

Lot9,278 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood30297

Annual tax$1,811

Parcel13079CD002

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

14 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

High Ceilings

Appliances

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Flooring

Laminate

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Laundry

In Kitchen

Windows

Double Pane Windows

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance

Exterior Features

Parking

Assigned

Construction

Brick

Lot Features

Level

Community

Near Public Transport

Walk To Schools

Near Shopping

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Utilities

Cable Available

Electricity Available

Natural Gas Available

Sewer Available

Water Available

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market63

Est. value$120,400

Est. rent$1,573/mo

Tax rate1.06%

Price/sqft$67

On marketFeb 6, 2026

PostedFeb 6, 2026

Last sold$129,000

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedApr 10, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites69

How are the schools in Forest Park?

3 schools rated nearby

Fountain Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.5 mi

Babb Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.8 mi

Forest Park High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.8 mi

Location

Forest Park, GA, 30297

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Price history

27 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 18, 2026Price Change$124,900$67GAMLS

Mar 7, 2026Price Change$134,900$73GAMLS

Feb 20, 2026Price Change$139,000$75GAMLS

Feb 8, 2026Listed For Sale$145,000$78FMLS GA

May 10, 2025Listing Removed$165,000$89FMLS GA

Apr 2, 2025Price Change$165,000$89FMLS GA

Mar 11, 2025Price Change$173,000$93FMLS GA

Feb 6, 2025Listed For Sale$178,000$96FMLS GA

Feb 1, 2025Listing Removed$178,000$96GAMLS

Jan 7, 2025Listed For Sale$178,000$96FMLS GA

Aug 19, 2024Listing Removed——GAMLS

Jul 21, 2024Listed For Sale$169,900$92FMLS GA

Jul 20, 2024Listing Removed——GAMLS

Jul 5, 2024Price Change$184,990$100GAMLS

Jun 20, 2024Listed For Sale$189,990$102FMLS GA

Jun 24, 2023Listing Removed$179,000$96FMLS GA

May 22, 2023Listed For Sale$179,000$96FMLS GA

Dec 10, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager

Dec 8, 2021Price Change$1,350$1Zillow Rental Manager

Dec 6, 2021Listed For Rent$1,500$1Zillow Rental Manager

Oct 20, 2021Sold$129,000$70FMLS GA

Sep 30, 2021Contingent$135,000$73FMLS GA

Sep 22, 2021Price Change$135,000$73FMLS GA

Sep 9, 2021Listed For Sale$139,900$75FMLS GA

Jun 11, 2021Sold$115,000$62FMLS GA

May 6, 2021Sold$80,000$43Public Record

Nov 17, 1995Sold$61,000$33Public Record

Price Change$124,900

Mar 18, 2026•$67/sqft•GAMLS

Price Change$134,900

Mar 7, 2026•$73/sqft•GAMLS

Price Change$139,000

Feb 20, 2026•$75/sqft•GAMLS

Listed For Sale$145,000

Feb 8, 2026•$78/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed$165,000

May 10, 2025•$89/sqft•FMLS GA

Price Change$165,000

Apr 2, 2025•$89/sqft•FMLS GA

Price Change$173,000

Mar 11, 2025•$93/sqft•FMLS GA

Listed For Sale$178,000

Feb 6, 2025•$96/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed$178,000

Feb 1, 2025•$96/sqft•GAMLS

Listed For Sale$178,000

Jan 7, 2025•$96/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed—

Aug 19, 2024•GAMLS

Listed For Sale$169,900

Jul 21, 2024•$92/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed—

Jul 20, 2024•GAMLS

Price Change$184,990

Jul 5, 2024•$100/sqft•GAMLS

Listed For Sale$189,990

Jun 20, 2024•$102/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed$179,000

Jun 24, 2023•$96/sqft•FMLS GA

Listed For Sale$179,000

May 22, 2023•$96/sqft•FMLS GA

Listing Removed—

Dec 10, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager

Price Change$1,350

Dec 8, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Listed For Rent$1,500

Dec 6, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Sold$129,000

Oct 20, 2021•$70/sqft•FMLS GA

Contingent$135,000

Sep 30, 2021•$73/sqft•FMLS GA

Price Change$135,000

Sep 22, 2021•$73/sqft•FMLS GA

Listed For Sale$139,900

Sep 9, 2021•$75/sqft•FMLS GA

Sold$115,000

Jun 11, 2021•$62/sqft•FMLS GA

Sold$80,000

May 6, 2021•$43/sqft•Public Record

Sold$61,000

Nov 17, 1995•$33/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2024$2,054$58,920

Apr 10, 2023$1,811$56,680

Apr 10, 2022$1,432$41,520

Apr 10, 2021$984$28,320

Apr 10, 2020$931$26,543

Apr 10, 2019$802$56,357

Apr 10, 2018$768$21,577

Apr 10, 2017$616$17,249

Apr 10, 2016$560$15,686

Apr 10, 2015$560—

Apr 10, 2014$576$9,988

Apr 10, 2013$348—

Apr 10, 2012$435—

Apr 10, 2011$635—

Apr 10, 2010$556—

Apr 10, 2009$695—

Apr 10, 2008$861—

Apr 10, 2007$944—

Apr 10, 2006$957—

Apr 10, 2005$857—

Apr 10, 2003$744—

Apr 10, 2002$428—

Apr 10, 2001$546—

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Forest Park, GA • Clayton County

Nearby neighborhoods

Downtown

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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