Moving to Locust Grove, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Locust Grove, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $349,000 (234 closings across 85 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $152 per square foot for a median 2,125-sq-ft home built around 2010. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 34 days, and with 151 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.7 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 13% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Locust Grove right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Locust Grove
Three price points from 258 recent Locust Grove closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $279,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,758 sq ft, built around 2003 (68 sales).
- Around $349,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,373 sq ft, built around 2019 (67 sales).
- Around $409,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,596 sq ft, built around 2024 (54 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Locust Grove
Take the median $349,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,848/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Henry County’s typical unincorporated millage of 28.84 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,969/year ($331/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 $2,179/month to own the median Locust Grove home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Henry County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Henry County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Locust Grove’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Meadows | 26 | $364,760 | 134 |
| Bunn Farms | 24 | $349,400 | 21 |
| Evergreen Crossing | 11 | $440,285 | 149 |
| Skyland | 11 | $165,000 | 52 |
| Eagles Brooke | 9 | $499,000 | 61 |
| Sage Creek | 9 | $478,000 | 24 |
| Kimbell Farm | 8 | $279,450 | 34 |
| Ashley Trace | 8 | $282,500 | 55 |
Locust Grove by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30248 (243 sales, median $330,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 96% were single-family homes, 2% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 21% of closings, led by Oak Ridge Meadows, Evergreen Crossing, Bunn Farms, Singley Drive Phase 2, Oak Road North. The housing stock skews newer: 47% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 1% before 1980.
Getting around from Locust Grove
Measured from the center of Locust Grove’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 27 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 32 miles; Macon is about 45 miles; Alpharetta is about 51 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 Henry County’s typical millage of 28.84; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Locust Grove: the case for and against
What works in Locust Grove’s favor
- prices run 13% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 34 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 7.7 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 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 Locust Grove relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Locust Grove 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 Henry County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.