Moving to Buford, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Buford is in Gwinnett County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30519, 30518). · Homes for sale in Buford · Gwinnett County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Buford, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $475,000 (445 closings across 216 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $181 per square foot for a median 2,783-sq-ft home built around 2006. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 40 days, and with 289 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.8 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 18% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Buford
Three price points from 550 recent Buford closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $400,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,114 sq ft, built around 2004 (159 sales).
- Around $475,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,534 sq ft, built around 2004 (112 sales).
- Around $610,000: the typical sale in this band was a 5-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,408 sq ft, built around 2006 (96 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Buford
Take the median $475,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,455/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 $5,095/year ($425/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 $2,879/month to own the median Buford 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: Buford’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyton Springs Place | 14 | $417,490 | 22 |
| Hedgerows | 12 | $873,250 | 42 |
| Morningbrooke | 10 | $585,000 | 50 |
| Chandler Grove | 9 | $525,000 | 26 |
| Hamilton Fields | 9 | $492,500 | 12 |
| The Paddocks at Doc Hughes | 8 | $692,495 | 56 |
| Willow Leaf | 8 | $387,000 | 58 |
| Huntington West | 8 | $401,750 | 57 |
Buford by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30519 (369 sales, median $465,000), 30518 (140 sales, median $527,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 85% were single-family homes, 12% townhomes or villas, and 3% condos. New construction accounted for 8% of closings, led by Edenmoor, Hosch Reserve, Melody Lakeside Estates, Towns at Ivy Creek, Edenglen. The housing stock skews newer: 35% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 2% before 1980.
Getting around from Buford
Measured from the center of Buford’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 19 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 34 miles; Athens is about 36 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 41 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.
Buford: the case for and against
What works in Buford’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 40 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 7.8 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
- prices run 18% 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
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-buford-ga">Moving to Buford, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Buford 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.