Moving to Dawsonville, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Dawsonville, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $440,000 (307 closings across 90 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $183 per square foot for a median 2,496-sq-ft home built around 2021. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 43 days, and with 164 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 10% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Dawsonville right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Dawsonville
Three price points from 291 recent Dawsonville closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $369,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,878 sq ft, built around 2022 (87 sales).
- Around $440,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,335 sq ft, built around 2022 (73 sales).
- Around $560,000: the typical sale in this band was a 5-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,111 sq ft, built around 2025 (44 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Dawsonville
Take the median $440,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,330/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Dawson County’s typical unincorporated millage of 16.26 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,830/year ($236/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 $2,566/month to own the median Dawsonville home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Dawson County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Dawson County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Dawsonville’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Court | 30 | $380,490 | 41 |
| Ellorie Estates | 26 | $584,990 | 43 |
| Chestatee | 25 | $925,000 | 74 |
| Villas at Dawsonville | 20 | $374,900 | 96 |
| The Oaks at Dawson | 14 | $460,000 | 45 |
| Conner Farm | 13 | $649,990 | 61 |
| Castleberry Pointe | 11 | $388,850 | 74 |
| Whelchel Valley | 11 | $585,070 | 24 |
Dawsonville by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30534 (285 sales, median $430,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 83% were single-family homes, 14% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 30% of closings, led by Hughes Court, Villas at Dawsonville, Castleberry Pointe, Downtown Fausett, Grandview at Lanier. The housing stock skews newer: 66% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 2% before 1980.
Getting around from Dawsonville
Measured from the center of Dawsonville’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 26 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 48 miles; Athens is about 51 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 56 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 Dawson County’s typical millage of 16.26; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Dawsonville: the case for and against
What works in Dawsonville’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 43 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 30% 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
- prices run 10% 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 Dawsonville relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Dawsonville right now
- Best neighborhoods in Dawsonville
- New construction in Dawsonville
- Search every Dawsonville community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Dawsonville 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 Dawson County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.