Moving to Auburn, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Auburn, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $388,000 (189 closings across 52 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $184 per square foot for a median 2,394-sq-ft home built around 2020. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 66 days, and with 113 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 3% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Auburn right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Auburn
Three price points from 184 recent Auburn closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $330,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,850 sq ft, built around 2021 (60 sales).
- Around $388,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,118 sq ft, built around 2020 (65 sales).
- Around $460,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,856 sq ft, built around 2019 (42 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Auburn
Take the median $388,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,055/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Gwinnett County’s typical unincorporated millage of 27.10 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,152/year ($346/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $2,401/month to own the median Auburn home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Gwinnett County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Gwinnett County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Auburn’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere | 32 | $425,390 | 68 |
| Kingston Cove | 16 | $291,000 | 27 |
| The Towns at Auburn Station West | 14 | $348,124 | 93 |
| The Towns at Auburn Station East | 12 | $353,122 | 66 |
| Auburn Station | 11 | $360,000 | 74 |
| Townes of Auburn | 10 | $299,400 | 63 |
| Brookside Crossing | 9 | $388,000 | 29 |
| Wildflower Park | 8 | $520,750 | 32 |
Auburn by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30011 (178 sales, median $373,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 74% were single-family homes, 26% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 34% of closings, led by Kentmere, Kingston Cove, The Towns at Auburn Station East, The Towns at Auburn Station West, The Oaks at Rocky Creek.
Getting around from Auburn
Measured from the center of Auburn’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 25 miles; Athens is about 29 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 36 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 42 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Gwinnett County’s typical millage of 27.10; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Auburn: the case for and against
What works in Auburn’s favor
- about 7.2 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 34% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Auburn relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Auburn right now
- Best neighborhoods in Auburn
- New construction in Auburn
- Search every Auburn community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Auburn communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Gwinnett County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.