Is Swainsboro, GA 30401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Swainsboro is a buyer’s market. With about 6.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 4% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #354 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 Swainsboro housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Swainsboro, GA 30401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 22 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (78 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $174,924. Overall, Swainsboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Swainsboro ranks #354 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 10 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Adrian 31002 (0% sold over asking) or Twin City 30471 (0% sold over asking).
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Adrian 31002Buyer’s market $107 /sq ftGarfield 30425 — /sq ftMidville 30441Buyer’s market $268 /sq ftTwin City 30471Balanced $98 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Swainsboro nearby
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Questions about Swainsboro real estate
Is Swainsboro a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.1 months of supply in Swainsboro, GA 30401 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 Swainsboro?
The typical home went under contract in 68 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Swainsboro sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Swainsboro?
About 0.93% of a home’s value a year in Emanuel County, or roughly $3,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Swainsboro?
The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $119 per square foot.
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