Is Macon, GA 31201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Macon is a buyer’s market. With about 8.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #320 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 Macon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Macon, GA 31201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 8.4 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 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 51% to $132,942. Overall, Macon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Bibb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Macon ranks #320 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lizella 31052 (0% sold over asking) or Macon 31206 (10% sold over asking).
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Questions about Macon real estate
Is Macon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.4 months of supply in Macon, GA 31201 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 Macon?
The typical home went under contract in 68 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Macon sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Macon?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Bibb County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Macon?
The median sale price was $132,942 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $88 per square foot.
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