Barnes Mill Lake
Homes for Sale in Marietta, GA
All 804 homes for sale in Marietta, GA · median $475,000 · 152 homes for sale in 30062
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Photo courtesy of Janice Overbeck, Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North · via Georgia MLS
As of November 2026, Barnes Mill Lake in Marietta, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $315,000, $196 per square foot, a median 61 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1985–1986; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 1156 ft). At the median price and Cobb County's 2025 rate of 27.16 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,420.
Part of the Barnes Mill Townhomes master-planned community in Marietta, GA — see all Barnes Mill Townhomes homes for sale (6 listings across 3 villages and sections in the MLS).
Last 30 days in Barnes Mill Lake: 2 new listings (median asking $372,250). As of November 1, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Barnes Mill Lake is trading around a median of $310,500, with price per square foot near $191 — a combination that points to condition, not location, doing most of the work in setting value here. With only six closings in the current window, the sample is thin enough that a single renovated or dated property can shift the read meaningfully; treat any single comp with caution.
A median days-on-market just over 46 tells a buyer this is not a market where homes clear in a week. Sellers should price to condition from day one rather than testing the market, and buyers have room to negotiate on inspection items rather than racing to escalate.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Barnes Mill Lake right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($315K) is up 2.6% from the prior 12 months ($307K). With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 2, 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
Barnes Mill Lake market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $315K ($196 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 61 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30062 (Marietta), 452 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($217/sq ft), up 2.8% year over year, with a median 26 days on market. Right now 116 active and 28 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30062 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 23 homes in Barnes Mill Lake that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1985 and 1986 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 1,599 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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.
Barnes Mill Lake sits in Marietta within Cobb County, with pricing activity centered in the low $300s on a per-square-foot basis that reflects a mix of home ages and conditions rather than a single uniform product.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Barnes Mill Lake is best for.
Best for
- Buying with room in the timeline to let a home sit on inspection and negotiation rather than moving on a tight deadline.
- Trading up or down in Cobb County and prioritizing price per square foot over a fixed list of amenities.
- Comfortable verifying any community features directly rather than relying on assumptions tied to the name.
Probably not for
- Needing guaranteed access to shared amenities like a pool or lake club as a condition of purchase.
- Requiring a quick, competitive-offer sale within days of listing.
- Wanting a large set of recent comparable sales to lean on before setting a price.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Barnes Mill Lake
Live MLS inventory for Barnes Mill 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 Barnes Mill Lake listings as of 2026-11-01, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Barnes Mill Lake on the map.
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Schools
- Cobb County School System
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sedalia Park · Elementary
- East Cobb · Middle
- Wheeler · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Barnes Mill Lake listings and can change; always confirm with the Cobb County School System for a specific address.
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The Barnes Mill Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Barnes Mill Lake today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Barnes Mill Lake.
What the numbers actually say
With six recorded closings in this window, Barnes Mill Lake is a low-volume market by MLS count — enough to establish a directional median, not enough to call it a statistically tight range. The $191.04 median price per square foot is the more durable number of the two; it normalizes for size differences across the handful of sales and gives a clearer read on what buyers are actually paying for square footage in this pocket of Cobb County.
The 46.5-day median days-on-market is a meaningful data point for both sides. It is long enough to suggest listings need real pricing discipline, and it gives buyers time to do full diligence — inspections, contractor walkthroughs, a second look — without the pressure of a multiple-offer sprint. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so any pool, clubhouse, or shared lake access should be confirmed directly rather than assumed from the name.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Barnes Mill Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Barnes Mill Lake buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.5). Basis: Recent Direction +2.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Pricing Power 96.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only a handful of closings to reference, the read on value depends on knowing which of those sales are truly comparable and which are outliers. We track price per square foot alongside condition and days-on-market so pricing and offer strategy in Barnes Mill Lake are built on the right comps, not just the nearest ones.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
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Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Barnes Mill Lake buy.
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Recently off market in Barnes Mill Lake
Homes in Barnes Mill 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.
- 1688 Grist Mill Drive · off market
| Location | Marietta, Cobb County, GA · ZIP 30062 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | townhouses 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Lake, Near Shopping, None, Open Access, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $315,000 median across 5 closed sales · $196 per sq ft · +2.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 61 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $347,250 · 4.8 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Barnes Mill Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/barnes-mill-lake, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Barnes Mill Lake
The newest homes for sale in Barnes Mill Lake right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 873 Edgewater Circle $345,000 · 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,188 sq ft · listed Oct 16, 2026 Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North
- 868 Edgewater Circle $399,500 · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,531 sq ft · listed Oct 12, 2026 Courtesy of Bolst, Inc.
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Every Home for Sale in Barnes Mill Lake Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Barnes Mill Lake listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 873 Edgewater Circle · $345,000 · 2 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 22, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North
- 868 Edgewater Circle · $399,500 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Bolst, Inc.
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Recent Developments in Barnes Mill Lake
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Barnes Mill Lake, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Civic
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 site is about 3 miles south of Barnes Mill Lake.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - October 2026Civic
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 3 miles southwest of Barnes Mill Lake.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - October 2026Retail & 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 3 miles southwest of Barnes Mill Lake, elsewhere in Cobb County.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - August 2026Infrastructure
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 6 miles west of Barnes Mill Lake.
Source: Atlanta News First
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.
15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30062 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).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (22 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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