Is Athens, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Athens is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Athens has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Athens is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Athens, GA

How much do homes in Athens, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$350,000

$199/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$15,465(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Athens have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Athens was $350,000 in November 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $199.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $255K$345K
+35.3%
2 $231K$243.5K
+5.4%
3 $320K$329.9K
+3.1%
4 $384.1K$406.2K
+5.7%
5+ $521.5K$637.5K
+22.2%

Summary: Athens housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 35.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Elder
+32.8%
Bogart
+7.4%
Athens
+4.6%
Winterville
-0.9%

Housing Supply in Athens, GA

How many homes are available in Athens, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
685668-2.5%

Summary: The Athens real estate market had 668 homes for sale in November 2024, a 2.5% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1614
-12.5%
2 105108
+2.9%
3 248230
-7.3%
4 239236
-1.3%
5+ 7780
+3.9%

Summary: The Athens housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
130113-13.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

67 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

22 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Athens, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 113 homes were sold or pending in Athens in November 2024, down by 13.1% month-over-month. Of the 109 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Athens, GA

How long does it take to sell a home in Athens, GA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
41 Days47 Days+13.6%

Summary: Homes in Athens had an average of 47 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 13.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

48 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

50 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Athens has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 113 homes were sold in Athens; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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