Moving to Lizella, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Lizella, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $250,000 (65 closings across 12 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $131 per square foot for a median 1,913-sq-ft home built around 2004. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 64 days, and with 24 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 38% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Lizella
Three price points from 35 recent Lizella closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $245,888: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,014 sq ft, built around 2026 (15 sales).
- Around $250,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,014 sq ft, built around 2026 (15 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Lizella
Take the median $250,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,324/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Bibb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.25 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,376/year ($198/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 $1,522/month to own the median Lizella home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Bibb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Bibb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Lizella’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead by the Lake | 54 | $249,888 | 64 |
| Doublegate | 7 | $925,000 | 5 |
Lizella by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31052 (27 sales, median $259,888).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 91% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 54% of closings, led by Arrowhead by the Lake. The housing stock skews newer: 49% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 6% before 1980.
Getting around from Lizella
Measured from the center of Lizella’s recent sales: Macon is about 14 miles; Warner Robins is about 19 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 67 miles; Columbus, GA is about 69 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 Bibb County’s typical millage of 24.25; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Lizella: the case for and against
What works in Lizella’s favor
- prices run 38% below the statewide median in our coverage
- 54% 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
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Lizella 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 Bibb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.