Moving to Jefferson, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-10-15, the median home sold in Jefferson, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $480,000 (298 closings across 75 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $191 per square foot for a median 3,021-sq-ft home built around 2018. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 55 days, and with 202 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.1 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 20% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Jefferson right now — October 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated October 15, 2026.
What your budget buys in Jefferson
Three price points from 228 recent Jefferson closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $390,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,225 sq ft, built around 2017 (92 sales).
- Around $480,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,528 sq ft, built around 2024 (52 sales).
- Around $500,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,652 sq ft, built around 2022 (47 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Jefferson
Take the median $480,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.40% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,659/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Jackson County’s typical unincorporated millage of 23.30 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,426/year ($369/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 $3,028/month to own the median Jefferson home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Jackson County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Jackson County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Jefferson’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions of Braselton | 92 | $656,200 | 61 |
| Reserve at Gum Springs | 35 | $440,000 | 47 |
| Mallards Landing | 17 | $564,000 | 45 |
| Northminster Farms | 14 | $479,922 | 58 |
| Lake Preserve at Jackson Trail | 13 | $404,900 | 32 |
| River Mist Plantation | 11 | $369,000 | 36 |
| Red Bird Manor | 9 | $399,900 | 43 |
| Jefferson Trail | 8 | $587,750 | 81 |
Jefferson by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30549 (215 sales, median $417,900).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 99% were single-family homes, 1% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 36% of closings, led by Traditions of Braselton, Reserve at Gum Springs, Northminster Farms, Lake Preserve at Jackson Trail, Hampton Ridge. The housing stock skews newer: 64% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 1% before 1980.
Getting around from Jefferson
Measured from the center of Jefferson’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 11 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 22 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 29 miles; Athens is about 44 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Jackson County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Jackson County’s typical millage of 23.30; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Jefferson: the case for and against
What works in Jefferson’s favor
- about 8.1 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 36% 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 20% 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 Jefferson relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Jefferson 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 Jackson County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.