Moving to Peachtree City, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Peachtree City is in Fayette County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30269). · Homes for sale in Peachtree City · Fayette County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Peachtree City, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $592,000 (287 closings across 101 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $228 per square foot for a median 2,558-sq-ft home built around 1992. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 22 days, and with 113 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.7 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 47% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Peachtree City
Three price points from 324 recent Peachtree City closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $440,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,896 sq ft, built around 1986 (62 sales).
- Around $592,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,702 sq ft, built around 1992 (68 sales).
- Around $745,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home of about 3,263 sq ft, built around 2001 (45 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Peachtree City
Take the median $592,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $3,059/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Fayette County’s typical unincorporated millage of 23.36 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $5,486/year ($457/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 $3,516/month to own the median Peachtree City home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Fayette County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Fayette County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Peachtree City’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 27 | $612,000 | 25 |
| Centennial | 17 | $755,000 | 34 |
| Planterra Ridge | 16 | $826,500 | 4 |
| Mill Farms | 14 | $1,038,512 | 0 |
| Fetlock Meadows | 11 | $385,000 | 8 |
| Wilksmoor Woods | 10 | $600,000 | 68 |
| Wynnmeade | 8 | $325,000 | 40 |
| Cedarcroft | 7 | $465,000 | 9 |
Peachtree City by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30269 (309 sales, median $550,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 92% were single-family homes, 2% townhomes or villas, and 6% condos. New construction accounted for 5% of closings, led by Mill Farms. The housing stock skews mixed: 17% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 13% before 1980.
Getting around from Peachtree City
Measured from the center of Peachtree City’s recent sales: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 18 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 26 miles; Alpharetta is about 49 miles; Macon is about 67 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 Fayette County’s typical millage of 23.36; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Peachtree City: the case for and against
What works in Peachtree City’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 22 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
- prices run 47% 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 Peachtree City relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Peachtree City right now
- New construction in Peachtree City
- Search every Peachtree City community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Peachtree City 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 Fayette County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.