Is Atlanta, GA 30309 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Atlanta is a balanced market. With about 5.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 6% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #341 of 371 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Atlanta housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Atlanta, GA 30309 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 75 days and there were 5.7 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 149 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (6% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 7% to $349,849. Overall, Atlanta is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Fulton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Atlanta ranks #341 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 13 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Atlanta 30363 (0% sold over asking) or Atlanta 30326 (0% sold over asking), while Atlanta 30336 (33% sold over asking) and Alpharetta 30005 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Atlanta real estate
Is Atlanta a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.7 months of supply in Atlanta, GA 30309 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Atlanta?
The typical home went under contract in 75 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Atlanta sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Atlanta?
About 0.88% of a home’s value a year in Fulton County, or roughly $3,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Atlanta?
The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $342 per square foot.
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