Is Cornelia, GA 30531 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cornelia is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 19% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #268 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 Cornelia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Cornelia, GA 30531 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 4.2 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 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (66 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $391,830. Overall, Cornelia is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Cornelia ranks #268 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Clarkesville 30523 (4% sold over asking) or Mount Airy 30563 (5% sold over asking), while Demorest 30535 (27% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Clarkesville 30523Balanced $202 /sq ftDemorest 30535Balanced $198 /sq ftMount Airy 30563Seller’s market $184 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cornelia nearby
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Questions about Cornelia real estate
Is Cornelia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Cornelia, GA 30531 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 Cornelia?
The typical home went under contract in 59 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cornelia sell over asking?
11% 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 Cornelia?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Habersham County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cornelia?
The median sale price was $391,830 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.
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