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Is Americus, GA 31709 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Americus is a balanced market. With about 6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list12.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market65Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$74▼ −47.5% vs. last year

The Americus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Americus, GA 31709 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 6 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. With only 8 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 17%, homes sold more slowly (57 days then) and the median sale price fell 60% to $108,453. Overall, Americus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cobb 31735 (0% sold over asking) or Andersonville 31711 (0% sold over asking), while Americus 31719 (17% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Americus 31719Seller’s market $102 /sq ftAndersonville 31711Buyer’s market $58 /sq ftCobb 31735Buyer’s market $278 /sq ftLeslie 31764 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Americus real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 6 months of supply in Americus, GA 31709 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 Americus?

The typical home went under contract in 65 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Americus sell over asking?

13% 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 Americus?

About 1.25% of a home’s value a year in Sumter County, or roughly $5,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Americus?

The median sale price was $108,453 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $74 per square foot.

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