30016 (Covington)
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Median sale price $303,725, down 4.8% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 48 days, 79 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 4.1 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 31% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 4.8% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 96.0% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors sellers.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 31% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current 30016 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
One inventory number hides four different markets
Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.
The read on 30016 (Covington)
The median sale price across 30016 currently stands at $303,725, down 4.8% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $146 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 48 days. Sellers are capturing 96.0% of their original asking price on average.
There are 79 active listings on the market, with 31 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.1 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 311 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 30016 is 58 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 21, 2026.
Where the market is heading
Median price · daily recalculation
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in 30016 right now.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Nearby ZIP codes in Newton
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30016 ← this page | $304K | 79 | 58 | |
| 30014 | $370K | 85 | 42 | Open → |
| 30054 | $456K | 9 | 50 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Underwood CrossingCovington | $690K | ▲ 0% |
| Mountainview EstatesCovington | $252K | ▲ -0% |
| The Ridge at Twin RiversCovington | $318K | ▲ -0% |
| TrelawneyCovington | $328K | ▲ -1% |
| Neely FarmCovington | $350K | ▲ -4% |
| PorterdalePorterdale | $110K | ▼ 33% |
| Salem VillageCovington | $214K | ▼ 24% |
| WestminsterCovington | $375K | ▼ 5% |
| Country WoodsCovington | $234K | ▼ 4% |
| Neely FarmCovington | $350K | ▼ 4% |
| WestminsterCovington | $375K | 10 |
| Neely FarmCovington | $350K | 9 |
| Oakwood ManorCovington | $348K | 5 |
| Salem VillageCovington | $214K | 5 |
| The Ridge at Twin RiversCovington | $318K | 4 |
| Chestnut CornersCovington | $253K | 21 days |
| Underwood CrossingCovington | $690K | 36 days |
| Country WoodsCovington | $234K | 37 days |
| PorterdalePorterdale | $110K | 45 days |
| WestminsterCovington | $375K | 56 days |
Cities in this ZIP
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Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 30016 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 30016 — the Momentum Score reads 58/100 with 4.1 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is 30016 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 30016 is $303,725, down 4.8% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 96.0% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in 30016?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Porterdale (-33%); Salem Village (-24%); Westminster (-5%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which 30016 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Chestnut Corners (21 days); Underwood Crossing (36 days); Country Woods (37 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 48 days.
30016 (Covington) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 30016 right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the 30016 housing market favors sellers: the median sale price is $303,725 (down 4.8% year over year), 79 homes are for sale against 311 sales in the last 12 months, which is 4.1 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 48 days.
How much is a house in 30016?
The median home sold for $303,725 in 30016 over the last 12 months, about $146 per square foot; asking prices on the 79 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in 30016?
By the numbers, sellers in 30016 are getting 96.0% of asking price and going under contract in about 48 days with 4.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the 30016 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 30016 median sale prices are down 4.8% year over year, inventory stands at 4.1 months of supply, and 31% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in 30016?
The median sale price in 30016 is currently $303,725, down 4.8% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is 30016 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors sellers. 30016 scores 58 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 4.1 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 30016?
The typical home in 30016 goes under contract in about 48 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 30016?
There are approximately 79 active listings in 30016 as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in 30016 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 4.8% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 30016 (Covington). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Georgia MLS feeds, recorded public sales and public records — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (public records) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.