Moving to Riverdale, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Riverdale, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $234,000 (178 closings across 86 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $130 per square foot for a median 1,849-sq-ft home built around 1989. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 43 days, and with 128 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.6 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 42% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Riverdale
Three price points from 229 recent Riverdale closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $200,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,533 sq ft, built around 1988 (46 sales).
- Around $234,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,692 sq ft, built around 1989 (66 sales).
- Around $277,400: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,849 sq ft, built around 1995 (71 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Riverdale
Take the median $234,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,209/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Clayton County’s typical unincorporated millage of 34.15 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,128/year ($261/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 $1,470/month to own the median Riverdale home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Clayton County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Clayton County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Riverdale’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Estates | 13 | $190,000 | 10 |
| South Hills | 9 | $270,000 | 62 |
| Auburn Ridge | 9 | $299,993 | 56 |
| Ponderosa | 8 | $234,500 | 43 |
| Brookview Village | 7 | $160,000 | 51 |
| Fox Fire | 6 | $317,500 | 32 |
| Clayton Ridge | 6 | $236,000 | 31 |
| Linkside at Pebblecreek | 6 | $201,000 | 79 |
Riverdale by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30296 (133 sales, median $250,000), 30274 (69 sales, median $213,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 86% were single-family homes, 14% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 4% of closings, led by Auburn Ridge. The housing stock skews mixed: 9% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 31% before 1980.
Getting around from Riverdale
Measured from the center of Riverdale’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 13 miles; Alpharetta is about 36 miles; Athens is about 67 miles; Macon is about 68 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 Clayton County’s typical millage of 34.15; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Riverdale: the case for and against
What works in Riverdale’s favor
- prices run 42% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 43 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 8.6 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 Riverdale relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Riverdale right now
- New construction in Riverdale
- Riverdale ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Riverdale community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Riverdale 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 Clayton County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.