Moving to Ellenwood, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Ellenwood, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $275,000 (180 closings across 85 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $126 per square foot for a median 2,130-sq-ft home built around 2000. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 29 days, and with 103 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 31% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Ellenwood 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 Ellenwood
Three price points from 216 recent Ellenwood closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $240,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,739 sq ft, built around 1991 (46 sales).
- Around $275,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,153 sq ft, built around 2000 (71 sales).
- Around $336,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,530 sq ft, built around 2003 (51 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Ellenwood
Take the median $275,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,456/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 $3,717/year ($310/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 $1,766/month to own the median Ellenwood 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: Ellenwood’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 12 | $233,500 | 28 |
| Northridge Station | 9 | $300,000 | 22 |
| Chimney Ridge | 9 | $250,000 | 74 |
| Lombard Estates | 8 | $298,000 | 51 |
| Broad River Pointe | 7 | $285,000 | 65 |
| Valley Green | 6 | $224,500 | 58 |
| Ward Lake Estates | 6 | $253,500 | 52 |
| Riverview Chase | 6 | $296,000 | 63 |
Ellenwood by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30294 (197 sales, median $282,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 100% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 1% of closings. The housing stock skews mixed: 14% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 16% before 1980.
Getting around from Ellenwood
Measured from the center of Ellenwood’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 9 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 10 miles; Alpharetta is about 30 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.
Ellenwood: the case for and against
What works in Ellenwood’s favor
- prices run 31% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 29 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
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Ellenwood relocation toolkit
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- Search every Ellenwood community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Ellenwood 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.