Is Americus, GA 31719 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Americus is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 17% 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.
The Americus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Americus, GA 31719 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (65 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $150,935. Overall, Americus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cobb 31735 (0% sold over asking) or Andersonville 31711 (0% sold over asking).
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Americus 31709Balanced $74 /sq ftAndersonville 31711Buyer’s market $58 /sq ftCobb 31735Buyer’s market $278 /sq ftLeslie 31764 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Americus nearby
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Questions about Americus real estate
Is Americus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Americus, GA 31719 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 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Americus sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% 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 $150,935 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $102 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology