30236 (Jonesboro)
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Median sale price $240,000, down 3.8% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 37 days, 53 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 24% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 3.8% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 94.7% 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 neither side decisively.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 24% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current 30236 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 30236 (Jonesboro)
The median sale price across 30236 currently stands at $240,000, down 3.8% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $136 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 37 days. Sellers are capturing 94.7% of their original asking price on average.
There are 53 active listings on the market, with 15 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. 197 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 30236 is 56 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.
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 Clayton
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30236 ← this page | $240K | 53 | 56 | |
| 30238 | $220K | 67 | 58 | Open → |
| 30260 | $295K | 44 | 69 | Open → |
| 30296 | $257K | 38 | 56 | Open → |
| 30274 | $204K | 23 | 52 | Open → |
| 30273 | $229K | 22 | 60 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Chase WoodsJonesboro | $206K | ▲ 8% |
| Freeman EstatesJonesboro | $286K | ▲ 1% |
| Botany WoodsJonesboro | $222K | ▲ -1% |
| Lake JodecoJonesboro | $360K | ▲ -2% |
| Old SouthJonesboro | $206K | ▲ -10% |
| MarlboroughJonesboro | $167K | ▼ 12% |
| Old SouthJonesboro | $206K | ▼ 10% |
| Lake JodecoJonesboro | $360K | ▼ 2% |
| Botany WoodsJonesboro | $222K | ▼ 1% |
| Freeman EstatesJonesboro | $286K | ▼ 1% |
| MarlboroughJonesboro | $167K | 10 |
| Autumn ForestJonesboro | $270K | 3 |
| Lake JodecoJonesboro | $360K | 3 |
| Old SouthJonesboro | $206K | 3 |
| Freeman EstatesJonesboro | $286K | 2 |
| Botany WoodsJonesboro | $222K | 18 days |
| Emerald HillsJonesboro | $240K | 26 days |
| Freeman EstatesJonesboro | $286K | 32 days |
| Thornton EstatesJonesboro | $296K | 36 days |
| Old SouthJonesboro | $206K | 38 days |
Cities in this ZIP
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 30236 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 30236 — the Momentum Score reads 56/100 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 30236 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 30236 is $240,000, down 3.8% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.7% 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 30236?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Marlborough (-12%); Old South (-10%); Lake Jodeco (-2%). 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 30236 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Botany Woods (18 days); Emerald Hills (26 days); Freeman Estates (32 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 37 days.
30236 (Jonesboro) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 30236 right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the 30236 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $240,000 (down 3.8% year over year), 53 homes are for sale against 197 sales in the last 12 months, which is 4.1 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 37 days.
How much is a house in 30236?
The median home sold for $240,000 in 30236 over the last 12 months, about $136 per square foot; asking prices on the 53 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 30236?
By the numbers, sellers in 30236 are getting 94.7% of asking price and going under contract in about 37 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 30236 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 30236 median sale prices are down 3.8% year over year, inventory stands at 4.1 months of supply, and 24% 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 30236?
The median sale price in 30236 is currently $240,000, down 3.8% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is 30236 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. 30236 scores 56 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 30236?
The typical home in 30236 goes under contract in about 37 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 30236?
There are approximately 53 active listings in 30236 as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in 30236 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 3.8% 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 30236 (Jonesboro). 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.