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Is Hortense, GA 31543 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Hortense is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply16Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market82Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$72▼ −54.4% vs. last year

The Hortense housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hortense, GA 31543 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 26% to $126,945. Overall, Hortense is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, Nahunta 31553 (50% sold over asking) and Waynesville 31566 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Hoboken 31542Balanced $117 /sq ftNahunta 31553Seller’s market $158 /sq ftWaynesville 31566Balanced $167 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Hortense nearby

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Nicholls, GA31554 · 39 miles away69% similaryounger residents · 11 min shorter commute Nahunta, GA31553 · 10 miles away66% similar7 min shorter commute · more renters Patterson, GA31557 · 11 miles away64% similarpricier homes ($27K more) · 8 min shorter commute Odum, GA31555 · 26 miles away61% similarsmaller · 7 min shorter commute

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Questions about Hortense real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in Hortense, GA 31543 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 Hortense?

The typical home went under contract in 82 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hortense sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Hortense?

About 1.19% of a home’s value a year in Brantley County, or roughly $4,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Hortense?

The median sale price was $126,945 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $72 per square foot.

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