Moving to Cartersville, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Cartersville is in Bartow County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30120, 30121). · Homes for sale in Cartersville · Bartow County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Cartersville, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $371,000 (356 closings across 140 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $166 per square foot for a median 2,388-sq-ft home built around 2007. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 45 days, and with 244 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 98% of their original asking price. That median is 8% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Cartersville
Three price points from 384 recent Cartersville closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $277,500: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,568 sq ft, built around 2000 (74 sales).
- Around $371,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,212 sq ft, built around 2016 (110 sales).
- Around $411,790: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,511 sq ft, built around 2022 (95 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Cartersville
Take the median $371,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,917/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Bartow County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.05 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,521/year ($293/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 $2,211/month to own the median Cartersville home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Bartow County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Bartow County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Cartersville’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Grove | 57 | $432,790 | 45 |
| The Stiles | 27 | $370,710 | 40 |
| The Planters | 15 | $394,000 | 20 |
| Parkside at Carter Grove | 13 | $434,790 | 41 |
| Jackson Farm | 12 | $402,500 | 31 |
| Bridlewood Farms | 11 | $360,000 | 45 |
| Townes at the Stiles | 10 | $302,940 | 46 |
| Duncan Farm | 9 | $359,900 | 24 |
Cartersville by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30120 (268 sales, median $345,500), 30121 (72 sales, median $350,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 84% were single-family homes, 12% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 24% of closings, led by Carter Grove, The Stiles, Parkside at Carter Grove, Townes at the Stiles, Garland Meadows. The housing stock skews newer: 46% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 12% before 1980.
Getting around from Cartersville
Measured from the center of Cartersville’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 31 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 39 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 44 miles; Athens is about 85 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 Bartow County’s typical millage of 24.05; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Cartersville: the case for and against
What works in Cartersville’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 45 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
Your Cartersville relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Cartersville right now
- New construction in Cartersville
- Search every Cartersville community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Cartersville 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 Bartow County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.