Moving to Fayetteville, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Fayetteville is in Fayette County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30214, 30215). · Homes for sale in Fayetteville · Fayette County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Fayetteville, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $557,000 (200 closings across 188 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $200 per square foot for a median 2,931-sq-ft home built around 2000. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 33 days, and with 281 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 16.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 38% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Fayetteville
Three price points from 325 recent Fayetteville closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $349,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,020 sq ft, built around 1987 (56 sales).
- Around $557,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,284 sq ft, built around 1997 (26 sales).
- Around $687,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,364 sq ft, built around 2016 (50 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Fayetteville
Take the median $557,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,878/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Fayette County’s typical unincorporated millage of 23.36 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $5,159/year ($430/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 $3,308/month to own the median Fayetteville home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Fayette County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Fayette County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Fayetteville’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trilith | 24 | $712,500 | 31 |
| Whitewater Creek | 13 | $945,000 | 36 |
| The Canoe Club | 8 | $809,200 | 30 |
| The Cottages at East Lanier | 7 | $342,615 | 92 |
| Lakeside on Redwine | 7 | $500,000 | 55 |
| Villas at Gingercake | 7 | $300,000 | 74 |
| Paislee Park | 7 | $685,800 | 70 |
| The Ponderosa | 5 | $394,000 | 72 |
Fayetteville by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30215 (166 sales, median $634,500), 30214 (132 sales, median $393,250).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 92% were single-family homes, 5% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 11% of closings, led by Trilith, The Cottages at East Lanier, Paislee Park. The housing stock skews mixed: 26% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 12% before 1980.
Getting around from Fayetteville
Measured from the center of Fayetteville’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 14 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 22 miles; Alpharetta is about 45 miles; Macon is about 64 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 Fayette County’s typical millage of 23.36; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Fayetteville: the case for and against
What works in Fayetteville’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 33 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 16.9 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 38% 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-fayetteville-ga">Moving to Fayetteville, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Fayetteville 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 Fayette County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.