Moving to Gainesville, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-27, the median home sold in Gainesville, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $396,000 (593 closings across 263 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $193 per square foot for a median 2,359-sq-ft home built around 2006. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 44 days, and with 407 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That is right in line with the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Gainesville right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 27, 2026.
What your budget buys in Gainesville
Three price points from 620 recent Gainesville closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $347,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,856 sq ft, built around 2015 (135 sales).
- Around $396,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,098 sq ft, built around 2014 (139 sales).
- Around $577,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,057 sq ft, built around 2014 (88 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Gainesville
Take the median $396,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.03% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,114/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Hall County’s typical unincorporated millage of 19.22 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,006/year ($250/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 $2,365/month to own the median Gainesville home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Hall County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Hall County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Gainesville’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswind at Lake Lanier | 42 | $594,500 | 60 |
| Mundy Mill | 27 | $390,100 | 34 |
| The Grove at Mundy Mill | 27 | $313,990 | 38 |
| Oconee Overlook | 26 | $377,490 | 37 |
| Avery Ridge | 20 | $384,172 | 40 |
| Millstone at Mundy Mill | 20 | $361,528 | 86 |
| Ponderosa Farms Estates | 19 | $469,990 | 109 |
| Somerset at Riverbrook | 17 | $344,472 | 22 |
Gainesville by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30506 (260 sales, median $517,000), 30507 (127 sales, median $420,000), 30504 (106 sales, median $364,028), 30501 (83 sales, median $358,000).
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 3% condos. New construction accounted for 31% of closings, led by Oconee Overlook, The Grove at Mundy Mill, Millstone at Mundy Mill, Somerset at Riverbrook, Oconee Overlook Townhomes. The housing stock skews newer: 43% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 13% before 1980.
Getting around from Gainesville
Measured from the center of Gainesville’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 29 miles; Athens is about 39 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 49 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 Hall County’s typical millage of 19.22; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Gainesville: the case for and against
What works in Gainesville’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 44 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 8.2 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 31% 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 Gainesville relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Gainesville right now
- Cost of living in Gainesville
- Best neighborhoods in Gainesville
- New construction in Gainesville
- Gainesville ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Gainesville community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Gainesville 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 Hall County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.