Cardinal Lake
Homes for Sale in Jefferson, GA
All 204 homes for sale in Jefferson, GA · median $527,400 · 281 homes for sale in 30549 · Jackson County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of October 2026, Cardinal Lake in Jefferson, GA has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–2026 with 1 new construction; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 980 ft).
Last 30 days in Cardinal Lake: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $410,000). As of October 17, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Cardinal Lake right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 36.0 months of supply and 25% 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 (4 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The setting & the homes.
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The market around Cardinal Lake
Cardinal Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30549, 335 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Jefferson.
Across Jackson County, 820 homes are active and 161 pending (16% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cardinal Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Cardinal Lake
Live MLS inventory for Cardinal 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 Cardinal Lake listings as of 2026-10-17, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Cardinal Lake 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 contributors.
Schools
- Jackson County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Other · Elementary
- Duluth · Middle
- Duluth · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cardinal Lake listings and can change; always confirm with the Jackson County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Cardinal Lake address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Harris Elementary School · Homes zoned for Duluth Middle School · Homes zoned for Duluth High School · Homes zoned for East Jackson High School
The Cardinal Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cardinal 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.
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.
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 Cardinal Lake.
A closer look at the Cardinal Lake market
Inventory runs at 36.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cardinal Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Cardinal Lake 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 Cardinal Lake sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Cardinal Lake, 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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Recently off market in Cardinal Lake
Homes in Cardinal 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.
- 2786 Cardinal Lake Circle · off market
| Location | Jefferson, Jackson County, GA · ZIP 30549 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 80%, cabin,single family residence 20% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Lake, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Near Shopping |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 1 pending · median asking $494,995 · 36.0 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, “Cardinal Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cardinal-lake, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Cardinal Lake
The newest homes for sale in Cardinal Lake right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 3015 Seagull Drive $494,995 · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,996 sq ft · 82 days on market Courtesy of Appalachia Land & Homes
- 19 Louie Lane #33 $500,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,673 sq ft · 156 days on market Courtesy of Bulldawg Realty.com GA LLC
Checked against the MLS Oct 18, 2026. All new listings in this market.
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15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30096 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 (2026-10-18).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (7 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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