Ambrose Lake in Acworth

Ambrose Lake
Homes for Sale in Acworth, GA

All 291 homes for sale in Acworth, GA · median $435,000 · 234 homes for sale in 30101

Community in Acworth · Cobb County · ZIP 30101
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As of November 2026, Ambrose Lake in Acworth, GA has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2019–2022; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 930 ft).

Live · Ambrose Lake Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Cobb: 20% (535 of 2,739)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written September 1, 2026

There is not enough active listing volume in Ambrose Lake right now to draw a pricing pattern, and that itself is the read: this is a smaller pocket within Acworth rather than a large subdivision with a steady flow of comparable sales. Anyone pricing a listing or shaping an offer here should lean on individual comps pulled from nearby Cobb County activity rather than assuming the community trades as its own micro-market.

No community amenities show up in the current MLS data for Ambrose Lake, which typically means either the neighborhood is unamenitized by design or the listings simply have not documented shared features. Either way, a buyer should verify directly — through the HOA, if one exists, or a plat review — rather than assume a clubhouse, pool, or common area comes with the address.

Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Ambrose Lake Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Ambrose Lake right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 3, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ambrose Lake sits within Acworth in Cobb County, an area of metro Atlanta known more broadly for its lake-adjacent geography than for any single defining amenity package. With minimal current MLS listing activity to draw from, this is a community best evaluated house by house rather than through neighborhood-wide statistics.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Ambrose Lake that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2019 and 2024 (median 2022), with a median living area of about 3,588 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Prioritizing a specific home and lot in Acworth over a neighborhood with a built-out amenity package.
  • Comfortable doing direct diligence on HOA status, shared spaces, and lot details rather than relying on a marketed amenity list.
  • Buying based on Cobb County location and access rather than an in-community resale track record.

Probably not for

  • Requiring a documented pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenity as part of the decision.
  • Needing a deep set of recent in-community comparable sales to validate a price before writing an offer.
  • Wanting a large, established subdivision with a consistent, well-documented resale pattern.

The market around Ambrose Lake

Ambrose Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 30101, 305 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Acworth.

Across Cobb County, 2,204 homes are active and 535 pending (20% under contract).

In ZIP 30101 (Acworth), 459 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $492K ($170/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 124 active and 34 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30101 housing market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ambrose Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ambrose Lake

Live MLS inventory for Ambrose Lake. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Ambrose Lake listings as of 2026-11-02, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Cobb County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Picketts Mill · Elementary
  • Durham · Middle
  • Allatoona · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ambrose Lake listings and can change; always confirm with the Cobb County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ambrose Lake address.

If we were buying in Ambrose Lake today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Ambrose Lake.

Best Buy
Buying or selling a single specific home in Acworth rather than trying to time a neighborhood-wide trend.
Biggest Risk
Sparse current MLS activity in Ambrose Lake itself means limited neighborhood-level pricing data to lean on.
Sweet Spot
Working with an agent to pull comps from the wider Acworth market rather than relying on in-community sales alone.
Avoid If
Needing a documented clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase decision.

A quiet corner of Acworth

Ambrose Lake does not currently show a defined set of shared amenities in MLS records. That absence is worth noting rather than glossing over — it means the value proposition here is tied to the individual home and its lot rather than to a clubhouse, pool, or common green space that a larger planned community might advertise.

Because there is limited current listing activity in the community itself, buyers and sellers are better served by treating Ambrose Lake as part of the broader Acworth and Cobb County market for pricing purposes, while using the specific street, lot, and home condition to make the real decision. This is a case where a walk-through and a direct comp pull matter more than a headline neighborhood statistic.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ambrose Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with thin current listing data, the value we add is not a market-wide chart — it is direct comp research pulled from the surrounding Acworth and Cobb County area, paired with a straightforward read on what a specific home is actually worth. We tell clients when a neighborhood's own numbers are not robust enough to lean on, and we build the pricing or offer strategy from better sources instead.

Ambrose Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying or selling a single specific home in Acworth rather than trying to time a neighborhood-wide trend.
Biggest advantageLocation within Cobb County, with pricing and terms driven by individual home condition rather than a standardized amenity package.
Biggest riskSparse current MLS activity in Ambrose Lake itself means limited neighborhood-level pricing data to lean on.
Sweet spotWorking with an agent to pull comps from the wider Acworth market rather than relying on in-community sales alone.
Avoid ifNeeding a documented clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase decision.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ambrose Lake homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ambrose Lake.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ambrose Lake sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Ambrose Lake

Homes in Ambrose Lake that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Just listed in Ambrose Lake

The newest homes for sale in Ambrose Lake right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Ambrose Lake Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Ambrose Lake listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in ZIP 30101 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-02).

Recent Developments in Ambrose Lake

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ambrose Lake, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Civic

    Cobb commissioners allow accessory dwelling units and adopt data center standards

    The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to allow accessory dwelling units by special land use permit, capped at 850 square feet and half the main home's floor area. The board also adopted a data center definition with 300-foot setbacks from residential, church and school property lines and noise limits of 65 decibels by day and 55 at night. The action follows a six-month data center moratorium that was extended in August.

    What it may mean for the marketBackyard units add a new, case-by-case path for small rental or multigenerational-use housing in Cobb, while the setback and noise rules shape where large data center campuses can locate relative to existing neighborhoods. The site is about 12 miles southeast of Ambrose Lake.

    Source: Marietta Daily Journal
  2. October 2026
    Civic

    Cobb sets 50 units per acre cap and bedroom-based counting for student housing

    Cobb commissioners voted 3-2 to count density at student housing developments by bedroom, with two bedrooms equal to one dwelling unit, and to cap it at 50 units per acre, or about 100 bedrooms per acre. Such projects still need a special land use permit and a public hearing. Earlier drafts proposed 60 units per acre, and two commissioners sought 30.

    What it may mean for the marketA defined density ceiling gives developers of purpose-built student housing near Cobb campuses a clearer standard and affects how much of this housing type can be added per site. The project is about 14 miles southeast of Ambrose Lake, elsewhere in Cobb County.

    Source: Marietta Daily Journal
  3. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    French bistro Brasserie Genevieve to open on Marietta Square in November

    Brasserie Genevieve, a French bistro and bar, is set to open at 45 West Park Square in Marietta, in the building that previously housed Piastra. Owners Georganne Rose and Salem Makhlouf plan breakfast service from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week before Thanksgiving, with dinner to follow once a liquor license is issued.

    What it may mean for the marketAnother sit-down dining option on the Square adds to the walkable restaurant mix and keeps a prominent corner building in use. The project is about 12 miles southeast of Ambrose Lake, elsewhere in Cobb County.

    Source: Marietta Daily Journal
  4. August 2026
    Infrastructure

    Cobb commissioners approve CobbLinc Go microtransit expansion to Acworth and Kennesaw

    Cobb County commissioners voted 3-2 to expand the on-demand CobbLinc Go pilot, which has run for two years in south Cobb, to Acworth and Kennesaw. The county DOT expects about 90 percent of funding to come from a trust and grants, and service is planned for October.

    What it may mean for the marketOn-demand rides in northwest Cobb would add a low-cost transit option for trips to jobs, shopping and rail or bus connections for residents without a car. The site is about 9 miles east of Ambrose Lake.

    Source: Atlanta News First

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose Lake a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Ambrose Lake leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ambrose Lake?
The best agent for Ambrose Lake is one who actively works Acworth and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ambrose Lake.
How do I find a top Acworth real estate agent who knows Ambrose Lake?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ambrose Lake and the wider Acworth area.
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Where is Ambrose Lake, and what county is it in?
Ambrose Lake is in Acworth, Cobb County, GA, ZIP 30101. The community's center is about 4 miles west of the center of Acworth (straight-line).
Prioritizing a specific home and lot in Acworth over a neighborhood with a built-out amenity package.Excellent fit
Comfortable doing direct diligence on HOA status, shared spaces, and lot details rather than relying on a marketed amenity list.Excellent fit
Buying based on Cobb County location and access rather than an in-community resale track record.Excellent fit
Requiring a documented pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenity as part of the decision.Probably not
Needing a deep set of recent in-community comparable sales to validate a price before writing an offer.Probably not
Wanting a large, established subdivision with a consistent, well-documented resale pattern.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026)
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2024 (4 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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