Is Scottdale, GA 30079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Scottdale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Scottdale, GA 30079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $460,801. Overall, Scottdale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Scottdale ranks #272 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Atlanta 30346 (0% sold over asking) or Pine Lake 30072 (0% sold over asking), while Avondale Estates 30002 (62% sold over asking) and Atlanta 30307 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.