Is Atlanta-Decatur, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Atlanta-Decatur is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Atlanta-Decatur was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Atlanta-Decatur is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Atlanta-Decatur, GA

How much do homes in Atlanta-Decatur, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$350,000

$213/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$5,357(+1.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Atlanta-Decatur have sold for 1.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Atlanta-Decatur was $350,000 in October 2024, up 1.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $213.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $243K$257.4K
+5.9%
2 $274.3K$300K
+9.3%
3 $317.8K$319.6K
+0.6%
4 $399.9K$399.7K
-0.1%
5+ $593K$545.7K
-8.0%

Summary: Atlanta-Decatur housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Decatur
+3.0%
Atlanta-Decatur
+1.6%
Avondale Estates
0.0%
Clarkston
-12.5%

Housing Supply in Atlanta-Decatur, GA

How many homes are available in Atlanta-Decatur, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,4312,793+14.9%

Summary: The Atlanta-Decatur real estate market had 2,793 homes for sale in October 2024, a 14.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 4951
+4.1%
2 286320
+11.9%
3 1,1401,303
+14.3%
4 669789
+17.9%
5+ 287330
+15.0%

Summary: The Atlanta-Decatur housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
426441+3.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

233 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

104 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

84 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Atlanta-Decatur, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 441 homes were sold or pending in Atlanta-Decatur in October 2024, up by 3.5% month-over-month. Of the 421 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Atlanta-Decatur, GA

How long does it take to sell a home in Atlanta-Decatur, GA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
26 Days45 Days+72.6%

Summary: Homes in Atlanta-Decatur had an average of 45 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 72.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

220 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

156 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

65 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Atlanta-Decatur are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 441 homes were sold in Atlanta-Decatur; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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 16 Days Ago

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