Bowden Park in Athens

Bowden Park
Homes for Sale in Athens, GA

All 205 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $400,000 · 152 homes for sale in 30606

Community in Athens · Clarke County · ZIP 30606
Median sale $355K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data2 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Bowden Park in Athens, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $355,000, $156 per square foot, a median 139 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2002–2020. At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,410.

Bowden Park key facts
LocationAthens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30606
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersNone
Sale prices, last 12 months$355,000 median across 5 closed sales · $156 per sq ft · +6.2% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)139 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $350,000 · 2.4 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, “Bowden Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bowden-park, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Bowden Park: 1 new listing (median asking $350,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Bowden Park Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$355K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 6.2% vs the prior 12 months
+6.2%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 5 sales in the two windows
$156/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $169 in 2025
97.3%
Sale vs ask
Clarke median: 96.8%
Tempo
2.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
139days
Median DOM · closed
60 days at the 2025 low
0%
Under contract
Clarke: 15% (63 of 412)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
2,499sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Bowden Park's numbers point to a market driven by the individual home rather than a shared amenity package. With a median price of $355,000 and a median price per square foot of $156.26, condition and layout are doing most of the work in how each listing gets priced — there is no clubhouse or pool premium baked into these figures because MLS data does not show confirmed community amenities here.

The median days on market, 139, tells the real story for anyone weighing timing. This is not a community where a well-priced listing moves in a matter of weeks. Sellers should plan for a longer marketing runway and price with that in mind from day one; buyers who are patient and willing to negotiate have room to do so.

Bowden Park Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Bowden Park right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 (1 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($355K) is up 6.2% from the prior 12 months ($334K). With about 4 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 5 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 22, 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

Bowden Park market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $355K ($156 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 139 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30606 (Athens), 250 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $426K ($205/sq ft), up 8.2% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 78 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 5.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30606 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Bowden Park that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2002 and 2020 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,898 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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.

Bowden Park sits in Athens, within Clarke County, and trades on the fundamentals of the home itself — square footage, condition, updates — rather than a defined amenity set, since none has been identified from current MLS listings.

Best for

  • Buying with flexibility on timeline and interest in negotiating on a longer-sitting listing.
  • Prioritizing home condition and square footage over a defined amenity package.
  • Comparing a specific listing's price per square foot against the area's $156.26 median before making an offer.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast close in a market where the median listing takes 139 days to sell.
  • Expecting shared community amenities as part of the purchase.
  • Selling with an aggressive price target that ignores the area's extended typical marketing period.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bowden Park

Live MLS inventory for Bowden Park. 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 Bowden Park listings as of 2026-09-21, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Bowden Park Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Bowden Park listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 570 Bethany Court · $350,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Sanders Real Estate

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Clarke County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available

Clarke County School System posted a 81.9% four-year graduation rate and 11,563 students across 21 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Whitehead Road · Elementary
  • Burney Harris Lyons · Middle
  • Clarke Central · High

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

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

If we were buying in Bowden Park 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 Bowden Park.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on the home's own condition and layout rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A 139-day median marketing period means sellers need a firm, data-backed pricing strategy rather than an aggressive one.
Sweet Spot
Priced near the $156.26 per-square-foot median, in solid, move-in-ready condition.
Avoid If
Avoid if you are counting on a shared clubhouse, pool, or similar amenity — none is identified from current listings.

What the data is telling us

A median price per square foot of $156.26 is a useful anchor for evaluating any specific listing in Bowden Park — it gives buyers and sellers a baseline to check a home's asking price against before factoring in condition, updates, or lot specifics.

The 139-day median days on market is the number that should shape strategy. It suggests homes here are not moving off a wave of competing offers; instead, pricing accuracy and presentation carry more weight than urgency. That cuts both ways — buyers gain negotiating room, but sellers need a pricing strategy grounded in comparable data rather than optimism.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction7.5/10
Liquidity & Demand7.6/10
Pricing Power8.2/10

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 (7.8). Basis: Recent Direction +6.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where days on market run long and there is no amenity narrative to lean on, pricing discipline and honest comparables matter more than a listing photo package. We track what is actually closing in Bowden Park and price against that reality, not against hope.

Bowden Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on the home's own condition and layout rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageThe 139-day median days on market gives buyers real room to negotiate on price and terms.
Biggest riskA 139-day median marketing period means sellers need a firm, data-backed pricing strategy rather than an aggressive one.
Sweet spotPriced near the $156.26 per-square-foot median, in solid, move-in-ready condition.
Avoid ifAvoid if you are counting on a shared clubhouse, pool, or similar amenity — none is identified from current listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Bowden Park 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 Bowden Park.
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 Bowden Park sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30606 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 (2026-09-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bowden Park?
The median sale price in Bowden Park was $355K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Bowden Park take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 139 days on market (5 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Bowden Park a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Bowden Park leans toward sellers: 2.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bowden Park?
The best agent for Bowden Park is one who actively works Athens 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 Bowden Park.
How do I find a top Athens real estate agent who knows Bowden Park?
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 Bowden Park and the wider Athens area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Bowden Park?
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Where is Bowden Park, and what county is it in?
Bowden Park is in Athens, Clarke County, GA, ZIP 30606.
Is Bowden Park a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Bowden Park: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $355K (5 sales), 8% below the Athens median of $385K; homes took a median 139 days to go under contract; supply is 2.4 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying with flexibility on timeline and interest in negotiating on a longer-sitting listing.Excellent fit
Prioritizing home condition and square footage over a defined amenity package.Excellent fit
Comparing a specific listing's price per square foot against the area's $156.26 median before making an offer.Excellent fit
Needing a fast close in a market where the median listing takes 139 days to sell.Probably not
Expecting shared community amenities as part of the purchase.Probably not
Selling with an aggressive price target that ignores the area's extended typical marketing period.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2024 (11 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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Thinking of selling in Bowden Park? 5 recorded closings; median 139 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Clarke County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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