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$599,999

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 5,063 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 7 days ago
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Welcome to 438 Melvin Drive in the highly sought-after Preserve at Jefferson! Where space, style, and location come together effortlessly. Perfectly positioned on a .89 acre partially fenced lot and just a short walk to the award-winning Jefferson City Schools, (cut through from the backyard) this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the ideal blend of everyday comfort and elevated living. Gorgeous Inside! Step into a grand entry with a stunning open dual access staircase, flanked by a dedicated home office (could be sitting room, other) and formal dining room. The heart of the home opens beautifully into a light-filled, two-story living room with soaring 20' ceilings, seamlessly connected to the kitchen, creating the perfect space for gathering and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath and a massive closet! Three additional bedrooms and a full bath reside upstairs, while a main-level guest suite and full bath offer flexibility for visitors or multi-generational living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features refinished natural oak hardwoods (2025), fresh interior paint, updated stair railings, and NO carpet on the main living areas, with only new luxury carpet on the stairs. Upstairs, enjoy updated LVP flooring, refreshed bathrooms and a cohesive, modern feel from one end of the catwalk to the other. The full unfinished basement offers incredible potential and is already partially finished with laminate flooring and drywall, currently used as a home gym and media space, bonus: it is stubbed for a future bathroom. Additional highlights include a whole-house water filtration system and an outdoor setup designed for relaxation and entertaining: an expansive patio, dedicated fire pit, and a peaceful deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard, perfect for sunset evenings. This is the one that checks every box! Space, Updates, Location, and Lifestyle, all in one of Jefferson's most desirable communities. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Georgia.

Full Property Details for 438 Melvin Dr

General

  • Price: $599,999
  • HOA FEE: $50/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $5,744 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: FMLS_Atlanta
  • MLS ID: 7741523
  • Updated: 3/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Factory Built
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Soaking Tub, Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Whirlpool Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master Bedroom

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Dining Room: Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Common Area, Laundry Room, Main Level

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Homeowners Assoc, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Shared Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Home Theater

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Location

  • County: Jackson
  • Subdivision: PRESERVE AT JEFFERSON
  • Driving Directions: GPS friendly!

School Information

  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle School: Jefferson
  • High School: Jefferson

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Maintenance Grounds, Swim, Tennis

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Exterior Const.: HardiPlank Type
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Stubbed for Bathroom, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Stories/Levels: Three Or More
  • Square Feet: 5,063
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 38768
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $600
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $5,744
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned
  • In foreclosure: Yes
  • Property ID: 081C 031
  • Lot Number: 31

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Schools serving 438 Melvin Dr

School District:Jefferson City School District
NameGradesDistance
Jefferson Elementary School
415 Hoschton Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
PK-20.4 mi
Jefferson Academy
99 Dragon Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549
3-50.4 mi
Jefferson Middle School
100 Dragon Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549
6-80.2 mi
Jefferson High School
575 Washington Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 438 Melvin Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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3/25/2026
Listed
$599,999
60%
MLS
9/04/2020
Sold
$375,000
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Tax History for 438 Melvin Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,744
—
$209,760
—
2024
$5,768
18%
$209,760
11%
2023
$4,886
—
$189,200
21%
2021
$4,910
-2%
$156,640
—
2022
$5,035
3%
$156,640
19%
2021
$4,910
5%
$131,720
—
2019
$4,663
9%
$131,720
10%
2018
$4,278
3%
$120,000
5%
2017
$4,152
2%
$114,138
3%
2016
$4,069
7%
$111,338
7%
2015
$3,807
10%
$103,778
11%
2014
$3,454
-1%
$93,305
-3%
2013
$3,481
—
$96,664
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438 Melvin Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549 (MLS# 7741523) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 438 Melvin Drive is currently listed for $599,999 and was received on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 438 Melvin Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Jefferson? You can browse all Jefferson real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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