Is Jefferson, GA 30549 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Jefferson is a balanced market. With about 5.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #255 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 Jefferson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Jefferson, GA 30549 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 5.1 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 180 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $429,239. Overall, Jefferson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Jefferson ranks #255 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Talmo 30575 (0% sold over asking), while Nicholson 30565 (20% sold over asking) and Commerce 30529 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Jefferson real estate
Is Jefferson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.1 months of supply in Jefferson, GA 30549 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 Jefferson?
The typical home went under contract in 61 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Jefferson sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Jefferson?
About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Jefferson?
The median sale price was $429,239 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $184 per square foot.
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