Is Augusta, GA 30909 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Augusta is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 13% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #206 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 Augusta housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Augusta, GA 30909 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 139 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $299,570. Overall, Augusta is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Richmond County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Augusta ranks #206 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Blythe 30805 (0% sold over asking) or Augusta 30901 (7% sold over asking), while Augusta 30906 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Augusta real estate
Is Augusta a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Augusta, GA 30909 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 Augusta?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Augusta sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Augusta?
About 0.84% of a home’s value a year in Richmond County, or roughly $3,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Augusta?
The median sale price was $299,570 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $155 per square foot.
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