30501 (Gainesville)
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Median sale price $375,000, down 3.4% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 58 days, 32 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 7.3 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 6% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 3.4% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 94.9% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
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 buyers.
- Prices — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 6% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current 30501 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 30501 (Gainesville)
The median sale price across 30501 currently stands at $375,000, down 3.4% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $196 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 58 days. Sellers are capturing 94.9% of their original asking price on average.
There are 32 active listings on the market, with 2 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 7.3 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 61 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 30501 is 38 of 100 — buyer's opportunity 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 30501 right now.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Nearby ZIP codes in Hall
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30501 ← this page | $375K | 32 | 38 | |
| 30542 | $442K | 135 | 47 | Open → |
| 30506 | $500K | 92 | 48 | Open → |
| 30504 | $390K | 89 | 50 | Open → |
| 30566 | $350K | 41 | 53 | Open → |
| 30507 | $384K | 33 | 64 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Hunters CreekFlowery Branch | $531K | ▲ -5% |
| Hunters CreekFlowery Branch | $531K | ▼ 5% |
| Lake LanierGainesville | $780K | 12 |
| Longstreet HillsGainesville | $775K | 5 |
| Village at Pine ValleyGainesville | $358K | 5 |
| A Quiet Place in the WoodsGainesville | $330K | 3 |
| Surfside Club EstatesGainesville | $286K | 3 |
| Hunters CreekFlowery Branch | $531K | 66 days |
Cities in this ZIP
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 30501 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in 30501 — the Momentum Score reads 38/100 with 7.3 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 30501 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 30501 is $375,000, down 3.4% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.9% 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 30501?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Hunters Creek (-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 30501 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Hunters Creek (66 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 58 days.
30501 (Gainesville) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 30501 right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the 30501 housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $375,000 (down 3.4% year over year), 32 homes are for sale against 61 sales in the last 12 months, which is 7.3 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 58 days.
How much is a house in 30501?
The median home sold for $375,000 in 30501 over the last 12 months, about $196 per square foot; asking prices on the 32 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 30501?
By the numbers, sellers in 30501 are getting 94.9% of asking price and going under contract in about 58 days with 7.3 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 30501 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 30501 median sale prices are down 3.4% year over year, inventory stands at 7.3 months of supply, and 6% 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 30501?
The median sale price in 30501 is currently $375,000, down 3.4% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is 30501 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. 30501 scores 38 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 7.3 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 30501?
The typical home in 30501 goes under contract in about 58 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 30501?
There are approximately 32 active listings in 30501 as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in 30501 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 3.4% 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 30501 (Gainesville). 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.