Is Augusta, GA 30901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Augusta housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Augusta, GA 30901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 4.5 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 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 10%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $158,431. Overall, Augusta is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Richmond County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Augusta ranks #345 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Blythe 30805 (0% sold over asking), while Augusta 30906 (20% sold over asking) and Hephzibah 30815 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.