Brightwater
Homes for Sale in Dallas, GA
All 240 homes for sale in Dallas, GA · median $374,950 · 227 homes for sale in 30157
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Photo courtesy of Wendy Hilton, RE/MAX Town & Country · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Brightwater in Dallas, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $450,000, $170 per square foot, a median 46 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000–2006. At the median price and Paulding County's 2025 rate of 21.98 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,960.
| Location | Dallas, Paulding County, GA · ZIP 30157 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Clubhouse, Lake, Playground, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Near Shopping |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $450,000 median across 5 closed sales · $170 per sq ft · -2.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 46 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 1 pending · median asking $425,000 · 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, “Brightwater key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/brightwater--paulding, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Brightwater: 1 new listing (median asking $425,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Brightwater's numbers point to a market where condition and layout do more work than location alone. With a median price of $450,000 and a median price per square foot near $170, the spread between a well-updated home and one that needs work is likely doing the heavy lifting on final sale price, more than any single amenity or street.
A median of 46 days on market signals a measured pace rather than a rush. Sellers should price with the finish and functionality of the home front and center, and buyers have enough runway to inspect carefully and negotiate rather than waive contingencies to compete.
Brightwater right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 50% 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 (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($450K) is down 2.0% from the prior 12 months ($459K). 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).
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· 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
Brightwater market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $450K ($170 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 46 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30157 (Dallas), 573 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $360K ($174/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 128 active and 42 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30157 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Brightwater that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2000 and 2007 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,669 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Brightwater sits in Dallas, in Paulding County, with pricing and pace that reflect a steady, non-urgent single-family market rather than a high-turnover or amenity-driven one.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Brightwater is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing home condition and layout over a built-in amenity roster.
- Wanting negotiating room rather than a fast-paced bidding environment.
- Comparing homes on a per-square-foot basis to judge value accurately.
Probably not for
- Requiring a clubhouse, pool, or other identified community amenity as part of the purchase.
- Needing a guaranteed timeline shorter than the current market's typical pace.
- Expecting a narrow, predictable price band rather than condition-driven variation.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Brightwater
Live MLS inventory for Brightwater. 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 Brightwater listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Brightwater Paulding Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Brightwater Paulding listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 20 Brightwater Cove · $425,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by REMAX Around Atlanta
- 288 Brightwater Drive · $420,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by REMAX Around Atlanta
Brightwater on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Paulding County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Paulding County School System posted a 91.6% four-year graduation rate and 31,229 students across 34 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- C A Roberts · Elementary
- East Paulding · Middle
- East Paulding · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Brightwater listings and can change; always confirm with the Paulding County School System for a specific address.
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The Brightwater buying strategy.
If we were buying in Brightwater 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Brightwater.
What the numbers are actually telling you
The current MLS snapshot for Brightwater does not show identified community amenities, so the value story here is the home itself: square footage, updates, and lot, not a clubhouse or pool line item. That makes per-square-foot pricing, at roughly $170, a more useful yardstick than list price alone when comparing two homes on paper.
A 46-day median days-on-market is neither a fire-sale pace nor a stalled one. It suggests homes that are priced and presented well move in a reasonable window, while overpriced or deferred-maintenance listings sit long enough to require a price correction. The snapshot reflects a small, recent closings window, so treat these figures as a current read rather than a long-run trend.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Brightwater. 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 Brightwater 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 (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction -2.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 94.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With no headline amenity to lean on, pricing a home correctly in Brightwater comes down to reading recent comparable closings and per-square-foot data precisely. We pull that data directly from the MLS feed for this community and price or negotiate off it, not off a generic city-wide average.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Brightwater buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Brightwater sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Brightwater, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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23% of homes for sale in ZIP 30157 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).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 (14 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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