Moving to Tucker, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Tucker, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $430,000 (151 closings across 86 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $194 per square foot for a median 2,092-sq-ft home built around 1980. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 35 days, and with 67 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 7% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Tucker
Three price points from 183 recent Tucker closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $350,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,648 sq ft, built around 1968 (33 sales).
- Around $430,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,003 sq ft, built around 1980 (67 sales).
- Around $475,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,185 sq ft, built around 1971 (45 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Tucker
Take the median $430,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,222/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at DeKalb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 34.42 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $5,851/year ($488/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 $2,710/month to own the median Tucker home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions DeKalb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the DeKalb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Tucker’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Row | 28 | $429,950 | 43 |
| Chandler Run | 15 | $425,000 | 61 |
| Lake Ivanhoe | 8 | $446,000 | 16 |
| Drayton Woods | 8 | $364,000 | 16 |
| Lavista Woods | 7 | $450,000 | 14 |
| Shadow Walk | 6 | $242,450 | 17 |
| Classic Village | 5 | $350,000 | 56 |
Tucker by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30084 (170 sales, median $419,475).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 70% were single-family homes, 26% townhomes or villas, and 4% condos. New construction accounted for 15% of closings, led by Parkstone Row, Chandler Run. The housing stock skews older: 16% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 49% before 1980.
Getting around from Tucker
Measured from the center of Tucker’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 13 miles; Alpharetta is about 15 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 20 miles; Athens is about 50 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 DeKalb County’s typical millage of 34.42; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Tucker: the case for and against
What works in Tucker’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 35 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
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Tucker relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Tucker right now
- New construction in Tucker
- Tucker ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Tucker community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Tucker 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 DeKalb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.