$564,900
5 Bed · 3 Bath · 3,173 Sq Ft
Park-like yard, finished living, and ready for your next chapter in Heritage at Jefferson.
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,173
Sq Ft
2018
Built
0.46 acres
Lot
Driveway / parking pad; garage indicated in parking features — confirm size
Garage
Toured from top to bottom, this 2018 Craftsman/Traditional home at 561 James Madison Ct delivers space, thoughtful upgrades, and rare outdoor improvements on nearly a half-acre lot in Heritage at Jefferson. The main level flows around a generous kitchen — white cabinetry, granite countertops, stone backsplash, large island with built-in storage, and a walk-in pantry — with the living areas arranged for family life and entertaining. A formal dining room with coffered ceilings and an office with custom built-ins give the main floor useful, finished flexibility. A guest bedroom and full bath on the main level make multi-generational living seamless.
Upstairs opens to a flexible loft overlooking the family spaces below — ideal for a media room, study zone, or play area. The oversized primary suite features double tray ceilings, a sitting area, and a primary bath with double vanity, tile flooring, separate tub and walk-in shower, plus a large walk-in closet. Three more well-sized upstairs bedrooms, the third full bath, and the laundry room complete the second floor.
Downstairs is where this home stands apart: a full, tall-ceilinged basement is plumbed for a bath and offers direct access to the backyard patio — an easy conversion to a finished lower-level rec room, guest suite, or home gym that will materially increase livable square footage and resale value. Outside, over $50,000 in professional landscaping frames a multi-tiered Zoysia lawn with mature maples, magnolias, fruit trees (peach, apple), weeping willow, thujas, blueberry bushes and specimen shrubs. The covered back deck is wired and plumbed for entertaining (gas fire pit, electrical for outdoor TV) and the lower extended concrete patio is already set up for a hot tub. A custom three-level playground is included, making this backyard a private park for families.
Heritage at Jefferson offers a clubhouse, community pool and children’s pool, tennis/pickleball courts and ponds for fishing. Commuters will appreciate the short drive to I-85/SR129 (≈7 minutes). Brand new roof to be installed March 2026 per seller. Seller is a licensed GA real estate agent. Schedule your showing and see why this property combines move-in-ready finishes with immediate upside from the basement and exceptional outdoor amenities.
Heritage at Jefferson is a sought-after family community offering clubhouse amenities, a community pool and children’s pool, courts for tennis and pickleball, and multiple ponds. Streets are suburban and quiet; homes are newer construction with larger lots than nearby infill areas. The neighborhood attracts commuting families who want a balance of accessible highway connections and a suburban, park-like environment.
Jefferson occupies a strategic spot in the northeast Atlanta corridor — buyers are drawn to larger lots, newer construction, and communities with active amenities. In 2025–2026 the local market favored family-sized homes with quality outdoor space: inventory tightened and well-priced, turn-key homes typically sold within a few weeks. The mid-$400k to low-$600k band (where this 5-bed, 3,173 SF home sits) attracts both owner-occupiers moving from Atlanta and local upsizers. Finishing the full basement or positioning the home as move-in ready will broaden buyer interest and help capture top-dollar offers. Expect moderate competition among buyers seeking value in a park-like setting with community amenities and quick highway access.
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · ≈2 mi
Jefferson Middle School
Middle · ≈2-3 mi
Jefferson High School
High · ≈2-4 mi
Strong on-site recreational amenities (pool, courts, ponds) and large private yard; driving access to larger regional recreation areas like Lake Lanier and trails within a 20–40 minute drive.
Owner-occupier or investor who finishes the basement and/or converts basement to a rental/in-law suite can immediately add value and generate rental income. The property's size, lot, and high-quality landscaping paired with community amenities make it attractive to premium family buyers in the Jefferson submarket.
Buyers should conduct independent due diligence before making any purchase decisions.
Low
$540K
Midpoint
$565K
High
$590K
$178/SF estimated price per square foot
Estimate anchored to list price ($564,900) and area market knowledge for Jefferson/Heritage at Jefferson. Adjusted for lot size (~0.46 ac), finished square footage (3,173 SF), community amenities, and basement potential. No live comparable sales search performed.
As of 2026-03-11
This is a computer-generated estimate for informational purposes only and is not an appraisal or professional valuation.
Jackson County and the greater northeast Atlanta corridor have experienced steady in-migration from Atlanta and surrounding metros; Jefferson attracts families seeking larger lots and newer construction.
Heritage at Jefferson community clubhouse, pool, tennis/pickleball courts, ponds; easy commuter access to I-85 toward Atlanta and short drive to Gainesville and Athens. Local dining and grocery options clustered around Jefferson town center.
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