Moving to South Fulton, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-17, the median home sold in South Fulton, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $321,000 (153 closings across 35 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $172 per square foot for a median 2,046-sq-ft home built around 2024. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 31 days, and with 51 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.0 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 99% of their original asking price. That median is 20% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
South Fulton right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 39 homes for sale in South Fulton · New construction · Townhomes (6) · Homes by ZIP (2 ZIPs) · New listings this week · What your budget buys in Fulton County · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 17, 2026.
What your budget buys in South Fulton
Three price points from 103 recent South Fulton closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $265,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,700 sq ft, built around 2020 (30 sales).
- Around $321,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,701 sq ft, built around 2025 (21 sales).
- Around $469,990: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 3,106 sq ft, built around 2026 (10 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in South Fulton
Take the median $321,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.76% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,667/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Fulton County’s typical unincorporated millage of 25.95 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,280/year ($273/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 $1,941/month to own the median South Fulton home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Fulton County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Fulton County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: South Fulton’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekbend Overlook | 36 | $387,850 | 20 |
| Sandtown Falls | 35 | $320,990 | 31 |
| Butner Estates | 27 | $514,990 | 63 |
| Morning Creek Forest Townhomes | 17 | $275,736 | 50 |
| Fairfield Square | 11 | $245,000 | 49 |
| Wyncreek Estates | 6 | $572,500 | 19 |
| Cascade Cove | 5 | $208,000 | 187 |
South Fulton by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30349 (56 sales, median $290,585), 30331 (27 sales, median $335,990), 30213 (14 sales, median $390,240).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 71% were single-family homes, 29% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 47% of closings, led by Creekbend Overlook, Butner Estates, Sandtown Falls, Morning Creek Forest Townhomes, Enclave at Stonewall Tell. The housing stock skews newer: 64% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.
Getting around from South Fulton
Measured from the center of South Fulton’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 11 miles; Alpharetta is about 34 miles; Athens is about 70 miles; Macon is about 74 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 Fulton County’s typical millage of 25.95; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
South Fulton: the case for and against
What works in South Fulton’s favor
- prices run 20% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 31 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 47% 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
- only about 4.0 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your South Fulton relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in South Fulton right now
- Best neighborhoods in South Fulton
- New construction in South Fulton
- South Fulton ZIP codes with prices
- Search every South Fulton community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in South Fulton 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 Fulton County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.