Moving to Calhoun, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-10-14, the median home sold in Calhoun, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $290,000 (107 closings across 56 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $149 per square foot for a median 1,909-sq-ft home built around 2020. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 38 days, and with 54 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 28% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Calhoun right now — October 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated October 14, 2026.
What your budget buys in Calhoun
Three price points from 125 recent Calhoun closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $262,650: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,664 sq ft, built around 2023 (39 sales).
- Around $290,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,024 sq ft, built around 2025 (53 sales).
- Around $334,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,062 sq ft, built around 2019 (30 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Calhoun
Take the median $290,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.40% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,606/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Gordon County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.69 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,815/year ($235/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 $1,841/month to own the median Calhoun home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Gordon County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Gordon County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Calhoun’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Crest | 23 | $299,900 | 37 |
| Fair Oak | 21 | $284,950 | 52 |
| Tract 1 | 8 | $310,000 | — |
| Sterling at the Villages | 7 | $250,000 | 24 |
| Charleston Place Ii | 7 | $360,000 | 39 |
| Laurel Creek | 6 | $289,672 | 43 |
| Greystone Estates | 6 | $313,500 | 23 |
| Heritage Crossing | 5 | $258,000 | 19 |
Calhoun by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30701 (111 sales, median $291,976).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 91% were single-family homes, 9% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 55% of closings, led by Sycamore Crest, Fair Oak, Laurel Creek, Brexley Manor, Echota. The housing stock skews newer: 57% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 13% before 1980.
Getting around from Calhoun
Measured from the center of Calhoun’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 46 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 60 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 65 miles; Athens is about 97 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 Gordon County’s typical millage of 24.69; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Calhoun: the case for and against
What works in Calhoun’s favor
- prices run 28% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 38 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 55% 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 Calhoun relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Calhoun right now
- Best neighborhoods in Calhoun
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- Search every Calhoun community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Calhoun 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 Gordon County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.