# 1496 Empress Drive, McDonough, GA 30253

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $288,900 ($174/sqft), built 2007, 1,656 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $2,985/mo. Listed 108 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $288,900 |
| Price/sqft | $174 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,656 |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Days on Market | 108 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,461 |
| Estimated Insurance | $84 |
| HOA | $1,440 |
| **Total** | **$2,985** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Luella
- **Middle:** Luella
- **High:** Luella

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2007
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
55+ Community! This beautiful, well-maintained home is ready for you! Featuring an open floor plan, laminate flooring, a large family room, formal dining room, and a screened porch! For the cook, the spacious kitchen has a breakfast area and lots of cabinets. This community is located in a very convenient location near shopping and I-75. Don't miss this one!

## Location

- **Address:** 1496 Empress Drive, McDonough, GA 30253
- **County:** Henry
- **Neighborhood:** Retreat at Westridge
- **Coordinates:** 33.413792, -84.207849
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.413792,-84.207849

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Ashley Scharlow
- **Brokerage:** SouthSide, REALTORS®
- **Broker Phone:** (678) 270-0125
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1496-Empress-Dr_McDonough_GA_30253_M67323-12203?f=listhub&s=GAMLS&m=10805677&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 10805677 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29
**Source:** listhub

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