Small Town Charm. .. This precious 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow exudes so much original character and charm with the necessary updates already completed. Original hardwood flooring, wood ceilings, built-in bookcases, and cedar closets have been beautifully maintained. Renovated baths, new windows, new vinyl siding, new plumbing, and a fenced backyard complete with firepit and shed. Large bonus room upstairs with new carpet would be perfect for a playroom, craft room, or home office. Sip coffee on the screened porch or walk to town. This one won't last long. Come enjoy the sweet life in Forsyth!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Caroline Davis• CONNIE R. HAM MIDDLE GA. REALTY
Bought with Caroline Davis• CONNIE R. HAM MIDDLE GA. REALTY
Small Town Charm. .. This precious 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow exudes so much original character and charm with the necessary updates already completed. Original hardwood flooring, wood ceilings, built-in bookcases, and cedar closets have been beautifully maintained. Renovated baths, new windows, new vinyl siding, new plumbing, and a fenced backyard complete with firepit and shed. Large bonus room upstairs with new carpet would be perfect for a playroom, craft room, or home office. Sip coffee on the screened porch or walk to town. This one won't last long. Come enjoy the sweet life in Forsyth!
CGMLS #220084
Feb 22, 2022
Sold
$170,000
$108/sq ft
Jan 5, 2022
Listed
$170,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2016
Sold
$83,000
$53/sq ft
GAMLS #7015841
Jul 16, 2013
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2012
Listed
$107,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,396 (+3.9%)
$4,800 + $66,052
$70,852
2024
$2,305 (+12.8%)
$4,800 + $74,652
$79,452
2023
$2,043 (+3.0%)
$4,800 + $62,252
$67,052
2022
$1,983 (+103.5%)
$4,800 + $62,252
$67,052
2021
$974 (−3.8%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2020
$1,013 (−0.7%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2019
$1,020 (−0.3%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2018
$1,023 (+8.2%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2017
$945 (+4.8%)
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
2016
$902 (+6.4%)
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
2014
$848
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
Tax history for 261 Sunset Ter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,396 (+3.9%)
$4,800 + $66,052
$70,852
2024
$2,305 (+12.8%)
$4,800 + $74,652
$79,452
2023
$2,043 (+3.0%)
$4,800 + $62,252
$67,052
2022
$1,983 (+103.5%)
$4,800 + $62,252
$67,052
2021
$974 (−3.8%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2020
$1,013 (−0.7%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2019
$1,020 (−0.3%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2018
$1,023 (+8.2%)
$4,800 + $27,120
$31,920
2017
$945 (+4.8%)
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
2016
$902 (+6.4%)
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
2014
$848
$4,800 + $24,680
$29,480
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,700
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
F17 053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Central, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,578
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Hubbard
Middle Or Junior School: Monroe County
High School: Mary Persons
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Subdivision Name: E JACKSON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Monroe County
APN: F17 053
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Monroe County Middle School Banks Stephens Campus
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Mary Persons High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$215,000 – $260,000
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