Moving to Bethlehem, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Bethlehem, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $387,000 (130 closings across 46 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $166 per square foot for a median 2,406-sq-ft home built around 2015. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 39 days, and with 66 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.1 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.
Bethlehem right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 21 homes for sale in Bethlehem · New construction · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · What your budget buys in Barrow County · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Bethlehem
Three price points from 115 recent Bethlehem closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $340,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,095 sq ft, built around 2007 (42 sales).
- Around $387,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,320 sq ft, built around 2020 (53 sales).
- Around $445,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,796 sq ft, built around 2018 (21 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Bethlehem
Take the median $387,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,049/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Barrow County’s typical unincorporated millage of 19.43 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,968/year ($247/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 $2,297/month to own the median Bethlehem home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Barrow County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Barrow County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Bethlehem’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casteel | 37 | $387,000 | 22 |
| The Estates at Casteel | 22 | $399,900 | 39 |
| River Meadows | 8 | $523,900 | 50 |
| Ivey Springs | 5 | $410,000 | 44 |
Bethlehem by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30620 (104 sales, median $377,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 99% were single-family homes, 1% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 35% of closings, led by Casteel, The Estates at Casteel, River Meadows.
Getting around from Bethlehem
Measured from the center of Bethlehem’s recent sales: Athens is about 24 miles; Alpharetta is about 31 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 37 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 Barrow County’s typical millage of 19.43; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Bethlehem: the case for and against
What works in Bethlehem’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 39 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 35% 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 Bethlehem relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Bethlehem right now
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- New construction in Bethlehem
- Search every Bethlehem community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Bethlehem 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 Barrow County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.