Moving to Austell, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Austell, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $301,000 (96 closings across 75 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $163 per square foot for a median 1,652-sq-ft home built around 1989. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 37 days, and with 66 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 25% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Austell
Three price points from 139 recent Austell closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $218,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,393 sq ft, built around 1981 (14 sales).
- Around $301,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,692 sq ft, built around 1992 (38 sales).
- Around $349,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,848 sq ft, built around 1988 (35 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Austell
Take the median $301,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,555/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Cobb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 27.16 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,216/year ($268/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 $1,823/month to own the median Austell home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Cobb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Cobb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Austell’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park | 6 | $388,450 | 74 |
| Mount Pisgah Estates | 6 | $322,000 | 4 |
| Crestview Townhomes | 5 | $157,000 | 37 |
| Misty Glen | 5 | $255,000 | 57 |
| Harcourt Manor | 5 | $320,000 | 10 |
Austell by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30168 (63 sales, median $274,000), 30106 (62 sales, median $307,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 83% were single-family homes, 15% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 3% of closings. The housing stock skews mixed: 9% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 29% before 1980.
Getting around from Austell
Measured from the center of Austell’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 13 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 16 miles; Alpharetta is about 26 miles; Athens is about 72 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 Cobb County’s typical millage of 27.16; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Austell: the case for and against
What works in Austell’s favor
- prices run 25% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 37 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 8.2 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 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
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Austell 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 Cobb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.