Is Macon, GA 31204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Macon is a buyer’s market. With about 6.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score17/ 100

More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #325 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

Months of supply6.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list12.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market65Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$89▼ −0.6% vs. last year

The Macon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Macon, GA 31204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 6.3 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 98 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $154,933. Overall, Macon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Bibb County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Macon ranks #325 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), while Macon 31201 (16% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Lizella 31052Balanced $140 /sq ftMacon 31201Buyer’s market $88 /sq ftMacon 31206Balanced $71 /sq ftMacon 31210Balanced $130 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Macon real estate

Is Macon a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.3 months of supply in Macon, GA 31204 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 65 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Macon sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% 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 $154,933 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $89 per square foot.

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