Moving to Kennesaw, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Kennesaw is in Cobb County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30152, 30144). · Homes for sale in Kennesaw · Cobb County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Kennesaw, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $386,000 (557 closings across 224 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $188 per square foot for a median 2,046-sq-ft home built around 1997. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 23 days, and with 245 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 98% of their original asking price. That median is 4% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Kennesaw
Three price points from 648 recent Kennesaw closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $325,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,632 sq ft, built around 1988 (153 sales).
- Around $386,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,004 sq ft, built around 1994 (187 sales).
- Around $528,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,842 sq ft, built around 1999 (84 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Kennesaw
Take the median $386,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,995/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Cobb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 27.16 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,139/year ($345/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 $2,340/month to own the median Kennesaw home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Cobb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Cobb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Kennesaw’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs | 17 | $420,000 | 13 |
| Kennesaw Woodland Acres | 13 | $295,000 | 13 |
| English Oaks | 13 | $389,000 | 10 |
| Liberty Commons | 12 | $377,500 | 17 |
| Ridenour | 12 | $301,350 | 34 |
| The Village at Shallowford | 11 | $419,990 | 60 |
| Calumet West | 11 | $386,000 | 17 |
| Red Rock Hills | 11 | $350,000 | 28 |
Kennesaw by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30144 (309 sales, median $385,000), 30152 (305 sales, median $430,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 81% were single-family homes, 16% townhomes or villas, and 3% condos. New construction accounted for 5% of closings, led by The Village at Shallowford, Devin'S Shire, Reserve at Hickory Walk, Livingstone Park. The housing stock skews mixed: 15% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 12% before 1980.
Getting around from Kennesaw
Measured from the center of Kennesaw’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 19 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 23 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 29 miles; Athens is about 73 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 Cobb County’s typical millage of 27.16; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Kennesaw: the case for and against
What works in Kennesaw’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 23 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
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-kennesaw-ga">Moving to Kennesaw, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Kennesaw 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 Cobb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.