31601 (Valdosta)
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Median sale price $339,900, up 11.7% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 73 days, 5 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 6.7 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 28% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 11.7% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 98.8% 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 — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 28% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current 31601 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on 31601 (Valdosta)
The median sale price across 31601 currently stands at $339,900, up 11.7% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $165 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 73 days. Sellers are capturing 98.8% of their original asking price on average.
There are 5 active listings on the market, with 1 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 6.7 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 15 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 31601 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
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 Lowndes
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31601 ← this page | $340K | 5 | 56 | |
| 31632 | $390K | 6 | 68 | Open → |
| 31605 | $310K | 5 | 61 | Open → |
| 31602 | $215K | 2 | 34 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Quarterman EstatesValdosta | $241K | 1 |
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The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 31601 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 31601 — the Momentum Score reads 56/100 with 6.7 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 31601 becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in 31601 is $339,900, up 11.7% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 98.8% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
31601 (Valdosta) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 31601 right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the 31601 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $339,900 (up 11.7% year over year), 5 homes are for sale against 15 sales in the last 12 months, which is 6.7 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 73 days.
How much is a house in 31601?
The median home sold for $339,900 in 31601 over the last 12 months, about $165 per square foot; asking prices on the 5 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 31601?
By the numbers, sellers in 31601 are getting 98.8% of asking price and going under contract in about 73 days with 6.7 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 31601 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 31601 median sale prices are up 11.7% year over year, inventory stands at 6.7 months of supply, and 28% 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 31601?
The median sale price in 31601 is currently $339,900, up 11.7% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is 31601 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. 31601 scores 56 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 6.7 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 31601?
The typical home in 31601 goes under contract in about 73 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 31601?
There are approximately 5 active listings in 31601 as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in 31601 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 11.7% 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 31601 (Valdosta). 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.