Three-Bedroom Ranch Home on 2.68 Acres – Colbert, GA – $230,000

Property Overview

This 1980 ranch-style single-family home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms including one full bath and one half bath, and approximately 1,556 square feet of living space on 2.68 acres in Colbert, Georgia. The home features spacious rooms, plenty of natural light, a sunroom, a side deck, hardwood and tile flooring, central heating and air conditioning, and a crawl-space foundation.

The one-level layout includes three main-level bedrooms, a master bedroom on the main level, a laundry area, an office, and additional interior space. Outside, the sloped acreage provides additional outdoor space, while the deck and porch extend the usable living area.

The property is being offered in IE (Insured Escrow) condition and is sold AS-IS. The listing notes potential eligibility for the HUD FHA $100 Down Payment Program for qualified owner-occupants. HUD Case #106-518622. Buyers should verify all information and program requirements that are important to their purchase.

Property Details

Interior Features

• Three bedrooms on the main level
• Master bedroom on the main level
• Sunroom
• Office and additional room space
• Hardwood and tile flooring
• Central heating and central air conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• Dishwasher and microwave
• Crawl-space foundation
• No fireplace

Exterior, Land & Access

The home sits on 2.68 acres with a sloped lot. Outdoor features include a side deck and porch, providing additional exterior space around the single-level home. Parking is listed as having no designated parking features.

The property has wood siding, a composition roof, public water, public sewer, and electricity available on the property. There is no homeowners association and no subdivision is identified.

Colbert & Madison County Area Overview

Colbert is a city in Madison County, Georgia, with a documented local history reaching back to its incorporation as Five Forks in 1899 and its renaming as Colbert in 1909. The city describes the community as a crossroads where roads from surrounding communities historically converged. The City of Colbert reports a census population of 630, while Madison County’s U.S. Census Bureau estimate was 32,919 residents as of July 1, 2025.

ZIP Code 30628 covers Colbert and portions of Madison and Oglethorpe counties. The property is positioned along U.S. Highway 29 South, providing direct roadway access toward Colbert and the broader Athens-area region.

Safety & Crime

For 2024, reported Madison County crime data compiled from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting records included 75 violent offenses and 194 property offenses. Reported categories included aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, robbery, rape, and homicide. These figures describe reported county-level activity and should not be interpreted as statistics for this individual property.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation publishes annual crime-statistics summaries and cautions that crime-rate interpretation depends on reporting and population data. Buyers seeking the most current address-level information should consult appropriate local law-enforcement resources.

Schools & Education

Madison County Schools operates Colbert Elementary, Madison County Middle, and Madison County High School, along with other schools throughout the district. Property-specific nearby-school information currently lists Danielsville Elementary School approximately 3.9 miles away, Madison County High School approximately 3.8 miles away, and Madison County Middle School approximately 5.8 miles away.

Nearby-school information and enrollment boundaries can change. School assignment should be confirmed directly with Madison County Schools before relying on proximity information for enrollment decisions.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources are available in Colbert as well as the surrounding Athens region. MedLink Colbert, located at 11 Charlie Morris Road, provides primary and preventive healthcare services along with behavioral health, pediatric, family-health, and pharmacy services.

For hospital and emergency care, Piedmont Athens Regional is located in Athens and operates a 24-hour emergency department. The hospital is a regional referral center serving Madison County and other Northeast Georgia communities.

Housing Market History

Historical housing data for ZIP Code 30628 provides a consistent five-year view using the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS 5-year median value of owner-occupied housing units. The reported median home value increased from $137,200 in 2019 to $242,400 in 2023. On this consistent measure, the change over the period was approximately 76.7%.

These historical figures are descriptive and are not a forecast of future property values. Current Zillow market data for Colbert reported a typical home value of $335,087, with a 2.8% one-year change through July 31, 2026. The current Zillow figure uses a different methodology from the Census historical series and is therefore presented separately.

Transportation & Access

The property is located directly on U.S. Highway 29 South, one of the principal regional routes through the Colbert and Athens-area region. Highway 29 connects with other major Athens-area routes, including U.S. Highways 78, 129, and 441 and the Athens Bypass.

Athens-Ben Epps Airport provides regional aviation access from Athens. The airport is a public-use facility with scheduled air-carrier service, general aviation services, aircraft rental, charter services, and flight instruction.

Athens-Clarke County operates a public bus network serving locations throughout Athens-Clarke County. No specific public-transit stop or route serving this property was verified.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday services are available within Colbert, including local pharmacy, convenience, retail, banking, dining, and fuel options. Colbert Pharmacy operates on Highway 72 West, while MedLink Colbert also maintains an in-house pharmacy. Local food and retail options include La Cabana Mexican Restaurant and Dollar Tree at Colbert Business Parkway.

For a broader selection of shopping, dining, grocery, and professional services, the Athens area provides a larger regional service base.

Parks & Recreation

Colbert includes local outdoor and community recreation resources, including Colbert City Park. The surrounding Madison County and Athens-area region also provides access to additional parks, outdoor spaces, trails, cultural activities, and recreational facilities.

Utilities & Connectivity

The home itself is listed with public water and public sewer, and electricity is available on the property. These are property-specific characteristics and should be confirmed during the buyer’s due-diligence process before closing.

At the area level, internet-service options in Colbert include providers such as AT&T and Spectrum. Actual service availability, technology, and speeds can vary by address, so prospective buyers should verify service directly at the property address.

Madison County also operates county solid-waste and recycling facilities. Utility and service arrangements can vary by jurisdiction and property, particularly for future work or changes to service.

Development & Planning

Madison County maintains an active Planning & Zoning Commission covering county land-use and development matters. No specific proposed or approved development directly affecting this property was verified in the public sources reviewed.

Regional transportation planning remains active in Madison County. Georgia Department of Transportation records currently list a U.S. 29/SR 8 bridge replacement at the Hudson River north of Danielsville as under construction. The project is a regional transportation project and is not presented as an improvement specific to this property.

Property Summary