Moving to Woodstock, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Woodstock is in Cherokee County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30188, 30189). Not Woodstock, New York. · Homes for sale in Woodstock · Cherokee County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Woodstock, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $450,000 (772 closings across 236 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $215 per square foot for a median 2,255-sq-ft home built around 2004. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 31 days, and with 287 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 12% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Woodstock
Three price points from 781 recent Woodstock closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $375,400: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,724 sq ft, built around 2001 (200 sales).
- Around $450,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,151 sq ft, built around 2000 (188 sales).
- Around $600,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,817 sq ft, built around 2015 (99 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Woodstock
Take the median $450,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,325/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Cherokee County’s typical unincorporated millage of 23.10 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $4,112/year ($343/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 $2,668/month to own the median Woodstock home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Cherokee County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Cherokee County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Woodstock’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South on Main | 36 | $831,500 | 31 |
| Chastain Heights | 35 | $384,900 | 59 |
| Bradshaw Farm | 25 | $750,000 | 19 |
| Wyngate | 25 | $437,500 | 26 |
| Arbor View | 18 | $620,000 | 17 |
| Towne Lake Hills East | 18 | $745,000 | 35 |
| Colemans Bluff | 15 | $378,000 | 16 |
| The Village at Towne Lake | 15 | $520,000 | 39 |
Woodstock by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30188 (496 sales, median $481,000), 30189 (239 sales, median $415,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 79% were single-family homes, 19% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 8% of closings, led by Chastain Heights, Maple Grove at Towne Lake, Forrest Crossing, Cooks Farm, Havencroft. The housing stock skews mixed: 31% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 7% before 1980.
Getting around from Woodstock
Measured from the center of Woodstock’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 12 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 26 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 33 miles; Athens is about 66 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 Cherokee County’s typical millage of 23.10; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Woodstock: the case for and against
What works in Woodstock’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 31 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 12% 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
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-woodstock-ga">Moving to Woodstock, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Woodstock 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 Cherokee County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.