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Is Fort Gaines, GA 39851 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Fort Gaines is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market279Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$121▼ −55.5% vs. last year

The Fort Gaines housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fort Gaines, GA 39851 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 279 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $324,859. Overall, Fort Gaines is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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Questions about Fort Gaines real estate

Is Fort Gaines a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Fort Gaines, GA 39851 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 Fort Gaines?

The typical home went under contract in 279 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fort Gaines sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fort Gaines?

About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Clay County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fort Gaines?

The median sale price was $324,859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.

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