Southern charm and history with a breathe of fresh air near downtown McRae-Helena. Known as the Max and Emma Sue McRae House, this Neoclassical Revival-style house features a monumental two-story portico with square columns and pilasters. Inside the home you will find a grand foyer with a main staircase and a parlor and a main hall with dining and drawing rooms. The entrance retains its historic wainscoting, chair rail molding, and door and window surrounds. The floors in the foyer, parlor, and dining room are oak parquet with two walnut boarders. Pocket doors lead from the foyer to the parlor and from the parlor to the dining room. The dining room leads back through a butler's pantry to the large kitchen with breakfast area. The drawing room and central hall feature quarter-sawn oak floors, its original door and window surrounds, picture rail, and baseboards. Upstairs you will find the floorplan mirrors that of the downstairs with a foyer, front bedroom and center hall with rooms on either side. The bedrooms all retain their original mantles, door and window surrounds, picture rail, crown molding, and paneled doors and hardware. The rear of the home features an addition to the original structure with a master bedroom on the first floor and sunroom on the second floor. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located near downtown McRae-Helena within walking distance of banks, churches, restaurants, shopping and the post office. Additionally there is an early 1900s gardening shed and a 1930s wood garage with entrance facing Huckabee Street. In ground swimming pool features beautiful masonry fencing. Many more impressive features, updates and renovations! Call listing agent today for more details and to set up a showing of this well-maintained historic treasure.
Southern charm and history near downtown McRae-Helena. Known as the Max and Emma Sue McRae House, this Neoclassical Revival-style house features a monumental two-story portico with square columns and pilasters. Inside the home you will find a grand foyer with a main staircase and a parlor and a main hall with dining and drawing rooms. The entrance retains its historic wainscoting, chair rail molding, and door and window surrounds. The floors in the foyer, parlor, and dining room are oak parquet with two walnut boarders. Pocket doors lead from the foyer to the parlor and from the parlor to the dining room. The dining room leads back through a butler's pantry to the large kitchen with breakfast area. The drawing room and central hall feature quarter-sawn oak floors, its original door and window surrounds, picture rail, and baseboards. Upstairs you will find the floorplan mirrors that of the downstairs with a foyer, front bedroom and center hall with rooms on either side. The bedrooms all retain their original mantles, door and window surrounds, picture rail, crown molding, and paneled doors and hardware. The rear of the home features an addition to the original structure with a large library on the first floor and sunroom on the second floor. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located near downtown McRae-Helena within walking distance of banks, churches, restaurants, shopping and the post office. Additionally there is an early 1900s gardening shed and a 1930s wood garage with entrance facing Huckabee Street. In ground swimming pool features beautiful masonry fencing. Many more impressive features! Call listing agent today for more details and to set up a showing of this well-maintained historic treasure.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,554 (+2.6%)
$7,819 + $201,827
$209,646
2024
$5,411 (+95.1%)
$6,256 + $184,979
$191,235
2023
$2,774 (−52.2%)
$3,745 + $114,255
$118,000
2022
$5,808 (+41.5%)
$6,256 + $190,807
$197,063
2021
$4,103 (+22.8%)
$6,256 + $126,925
$133,181
2020
$3,342 (−0.5%)
$6,256 + $100,811
$107,067
2019
$3,360 (−2.1%)
$6,256 + $100,811
$107,067
2018
$3,431 (−25.6%)
$6,256 + $102,394
$108,650
2017
$4,610 (+35.3%)
$6,256 + $102,394
$108,650
2016
$3,406 (+1.0%)
$6,256 + $102,669
$108,925
2014
$3,371
$3,695 + $104,884
$108,579
Tax history for 41 S Second Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,554 (+2.6%)
$7,819 + $201,827
$209,646
2024
$5,411 (+95.1%)
$6,256 + $184,979
$191,235
2023
$2,774 (−52.2%)
$3,745 + $114,255
$118,000
2022
$5,808 (+41.5%)
$6,256 + $190,807
$197,063
2021
$4,103 (+22.8%)
$6,256 + $126,925
$133,181
2020
$3,342 (−0.5%)
$6,256 + $100,811
$107,067
2019
$3,360 (−2.1%)
$6,256 + $100,811
$107,067
2018
$3,431 (−25.6%)
$6,256 + $102,394
$108,650
2017
$4,610 (+35.3%)
$6,256 + $102,394
$108,650
2016
$3,406 (+1.0%)
$6,256 + $102,669
$108,925
2014
$3,371
$3,695 + $104,884
$108,579
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
168 ft.
Lot depth
222 ft.
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
5,154
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Telfair County
APN
MC2100 034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Garage
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Parking Pad, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Attic Fan
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Tile Bath, Wet Bar
Living Area: 6084
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 6084
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo)
Laundry Features: Other
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 10
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Roof: Composition, Other
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
Fencing: Other
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Garage(s), Shed(s)
Deed Book: 18Q
Deed Page: 795
Land Information
Vegetation: Grassed
Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 37461.6
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 37461.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.86
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, City Lot
Plat Page: 608
Building Information
Year Built: 1897
Building Area Total: 6084
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Other
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: MC2100 034
Tax Annual Amount: 8491.04
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Other
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Telfair County
Middle Or Junior School: Telfair County
High School: Telfair County
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 41 S Second Avenue, Mcrae-Helena GA 31055
City: Mcrae-Helena
County Or Parish: Telfair
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31055
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -82.90021070000002,32.0652296
Directions: From Routh Realtors in McRae, take Telfair Ave north to MLK Jr Blvd. Take a left and follow two blocks and take a left onto Second Avenue. Follow Second Avenue for 3 blocks and the home will be on the left at the intersection of Second Avenue and Huckabee Street.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,154
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Telfair County
APN: MC2100 034
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 73
Listing Information
List Price: 467000
Search Price: 425000
Close Price: 425000
Listing Id: 20173350
Original List Price: 487000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2024-02-29
Close Date: 2024-12-04
Listing Contract Date: 2024-02-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-09-06
Off Market Date: 2024-09-06
Around this home
Schools
Telfair County Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Telfair County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Telfair County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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