Moving to Pendergrass, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-10-15, the median home sold in Pendergrass, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $400,000 (83 closings across 15 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $159 per square foot for a median 2,479-sq-ft home built around 2020. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 54 days, and with 58 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That is right in line with the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Pendergrass 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 Pendergrass
Three price points from 74 recent Pendergrass 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 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,836 sq ft, built around 2018 (23 sales).
- Around $400,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,358 sq ft, built around 2021 (27 sales).
- Around $445,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,415 sq ft, built around 2025 (20 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Pendergrass
Take the median $400,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.40% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,216/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 $3,681/year ($307/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 $2,522/month to own the median Pendergrass 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: Pendergrass’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve at Mountain Creek | 32 | $399,500 | 54 |
| Walnut Grove | 13 | $356,500 | 64 |
| Seasons at Pendergrass | 12 | $321,000 | 23 |
| The Fields of Walnut Creek | 8 | $499,040 | 35 |
| Brooks Village | 7 | $365,000 | 18 |
Pendergrass by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30567 (60 sales, median $367,690).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 100% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 37% of closings, led by Preserve at Mountain Creek, The Fields of Walnut Creek. The housing stock skews newer: 74% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 3% before 1980.
Getting around from Pendergrass
Measured from the center of Pendergrass’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 31 miles; Athens is about 42 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 52 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 60 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.
Pendergrass: the case for and against
What works in Pendergrass’s favor
- about 8.4 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 37% 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
Your Pendergrass relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Pendergrass right now
- Best neighborhoods in Pendergrass
- New construction in Pendergrass
- Search every Pendergrass community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Pendergrass 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.