Moving to Grayson, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Grayson, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $444,000 (197 closings across 56 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $168 per square foot for a median 2,674-sq-ft home built around 2004. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 52 days, and with 86 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their original asking price. That median is 11% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Grayson right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 51 homes for sale in Grayson · New construction · Townhomes (7) · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · What your budget buys in Gwinnett County · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Grayson
Three price points from 181 recent Grayson closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $364,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,158 sq ft, built around 1999 (43 sales).
- Around $444,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,820 sq ft, built around 2012 (58 sales).
- Around $498,000: the typical sale in this band was a 5-bed, 3-bath home of about 3,238 sq ft, built around 2014 (48 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Grayson
Take the median $444,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,351/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Gwinnett County’s typical unincorporated millage of 27.10 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,759/year ($397/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 $2,748/month to own the median Grayson home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Gwinnett County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Gwinnett County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Grayson’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside at Grayson | 40 | $475,470 | 52 |
| Dove Lake | 15 | $443,799 | 60 |
| Waterton | 12 | $401,000 | 24 |
| Hawthorn Glen | 10 | $356,000 | 27 |
| Northforke Plantation | 8 | $650,000 | 22 |
| Woodland Brook | 7 | $500,000 | 11 |
| Aspen Grove | 6 | $424,500 | 103 |
| Wisteria Place | 6 | $380,000 | 104 |
Grayson by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30017 (166 sales, median $439,990).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 90% were single-family homes, 9% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 18% of closings, led by Parkside at Grayson, The Oaks at Lakeview. The housing stock skews mixed: 29% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 2% before 1980.
Getting around from Grayson
Measured from the center of Grayson’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 23 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 26 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 31 miles; Athens is about 35 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 Gwinnett County’s typical millage of 27.10; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Grayson: the case for and against
What works in Grayson’s favor
- 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 11% 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 Grayson relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Grayson right now
- Best neighborhoods in Grayson
- New construction in Grayson
- Search every Grayson community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Grayson 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 Gwinnett County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.