Is Ellijay, GA 30536 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ellijay is a buyer’s market. With about 6.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #332 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 Ellijay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Ellijay, GA 30536 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 78 days and there were 6.8 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 61 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold more slowly (58 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $529,771. Overall, Ellijay is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Ellijay ranks #332 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ellijay 30540 (9% sold over asking).
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Questions about Ellijay real estate
Is Ellijay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.8 months of supply in Ellijay, GA 30536 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 Ellijay?
The typical home went under contract in 78 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ellijay sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ellijay?
About 0.35% of a home’s value a year in Gilmer County, or roughly $1,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ellijay?
The median sale price was $529,771 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $240 per square foot.
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