Is Polk County, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Polk County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

At the same time last year, Polk County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Polk County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Polk County, GA

How much do homes in Polk County, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$255,000

$158/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$14,728(+6.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Polk County have sold for 6.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Polk County was $255,000 in September 2024, up 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $158.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $93K$113K
+21.5%
2 $170K$171.2K
+0.7%
3 $239K$255K
+6.7%
4 $284.9K$311K
+9.1%
5+ $372.9K$370K
-0.8%

Summary: Polk County housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Floyd County
+8.4%
Polk County
+6.1%
Haralson County
+4.1%
Paulding County
+2.9%
Bartow County
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Polk County, GA

How many homes are available in Polk County, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
297335+12.8%

Summary: The Polk County real estate market had 335 homes for sale in September 2024, a 12.8% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 3943
+10.3%
3 165191
+15.8%
4 7484
+13.5%
5+ 1413
-7.1%

Summary: The Polk County housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
5944-25.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Polk County, you may be able to get a good deal. 58.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 44 homes were sold or pending in Polk County in September 2024, down by 25.4% month-over-month. Of the 41 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Polk County, GA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
31 Days44 Days+42.3%

Summary: Homes in Polk County had an average of 44 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 42.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Polk County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 44 homes were sold in Polk County; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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 29 Days Ago

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