Living in Brookhaven, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide

Brookhaven is in DeKalb County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30319, 30329, 30341). · Homes for sale in Brookhaven · DeKalb County

As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Brookhaven, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $972,000 (234 closings across 56 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $321 per square foot for a median 3,350-sq-ft home built around 2000. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 20 days, and with 107 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 141% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.

$972,000
Median sale (12 mo)
$321
Price per sq ft
$6,132
Est. monthly cost to own
20 days
Days listed (median)
5.5
Months of supply
12%
New construction share

What your budget buys in Brookhaven

Three price points from 193 recent Brookhaven closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:

The real monthly cost of owning in Brookhaven

Take the median $972,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $5,023/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at DeKalb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 34.42 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $13,313/year ($1,109/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 $6,132/month to own the median Brookhaven home.

For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions DeKalb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the DeKalb County property tax guide.

Where people are buying: Brookhaven’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.

CommunitySales (12 mo)MedianDays listed
Ashford Park65$1,500,00014
Drew Valley22$694,00011
Brookhaven Heights16$972,00021
Peachtree Place15$263,99947
Mackintosh9$679,38448
Lynwood Park8$1,100,00022
Brittany7$2,960,00034
Cobblestone at Brookhaven7$470,00028

Brookhaven by ZIP code

Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30319 (166 sales, median $750,000), 30341 (10 sales, median $512,500).

What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes

Of the last 12 months of sales, 56% were single-family homes, 32% townhomes or villas, and 11% condos. New construction accounted for 12% of closings, led by Overlook at Lenox Park, The Preserve at Lenox Park, Mackintosh. The housing stock skews mixed: 26% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 23% before 1980.

Getting around from Brookhaven

Measured from the center of Brookhaven’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 8 miles; Alpharetta is about 15 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 16 miles; Athens is about 57 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 DeKalb County’s typical millage of 34.42; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.

Brookhaven: the case for and against

What works in Brookhaven’s favor

  • homes move quickly (median 20 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
  • 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

  • prices run 141% above the statewide median in our coverage
  • Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not

Your Brookhaven relocation toolkit

Common questions about moving to Brookhaven

How much does a house cost in Brookhaven, GA?
The median sale over the last 12 months was $972,000 (234 closings), about $321 per square foot. Among recent closings in our record a quarter sold under $507,500 and a quarter over $975,000.
What does it cost per month to own a home in Brookhaven?
For the median $972,000 home with 20% down at 6.71%, roughly $6,132 per month including principal, interest, DeKalb County property tax after the homestead exemption.
What are property taxes like in Brookhaven?
Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value. At DeKalb County's typical unincorporated millage of 34.42 mills, the median home pays about $13,313 a year after the standard homestead exemption; county and school exemptions can lower it, and city limits add city millage.
Is Brookhaven a buyer's or seller's market right now?
With about 5.5 months of supply and a median 20 days on market for current listings, conditions are roughly balanced.
Is there a lot of new construction in Brookhaven?
New construction was 12% of sales in the last 12 months, concentrated in Overlook at Lenox Park, The Preserve at Lenox Park, Mackintosh.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia has a flat state income tax of about 5% (scheduled to keep stepping down), with retirement-income exclusions for older filers. Property tax is assessed on 40% of value.

Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Brookhaven 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 DeKalb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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