Chastain Lakes
Homes for Sale in Kennesaw, GA
All 253 homes for sale in Kennesaw, GA · median $425,000 · 154 homes for sale in 30144
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As of November 2026, Chastain Lakes in Kennesaw, GA has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $449,900 to $769,000 (median $612,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $580,000, $182 per square foot, a median 19 days on market, sellers accepting 101% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1985–2024; none of the 12 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 968 ft). At the median price and Cobb County's 2025 rate of 27.16 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,300.
Last 30 days in Chastain Lakes: 1 new listing (median asking $675,000), 1 under contract right now. As of November 1, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Chastain Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Chastain Lakes. 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 · 91 daysTop listing
Active · 39 days
Active · 71 days
Under Contract · 21 daysActive and pending Chastain Lakes 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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Chastain Lakes is pricing around $580,000 on a small recent sample of seven closings, which means the median is informative but not statistically heavy — a single high or low sale can move it noticeably. At roughly $182 per square foot, the per-foot number sits in a range that suggests value is being set more by lot size, layout, and condition than by any shared clubhouse or amenity package, since current MLS listings show none identified.
A median time on market of 19 days points to a market that is moving at a reasonable clip for well-presented homes, not a stagnant one. For sellers, that argues for pricing close to recent comparable closings rather than testing the upside; for buyers, it means homes that show well are not likely to sit around waiting for a lowball offer.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Chastain Lakes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 months of supply and 25% 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 (4 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($580K) is up 0.4% from the prior 12 months ($578K). 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: Medium (7 and 8 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
Chastain Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $580K ($182 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 19 days on market for closed sales, and 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw), 324 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $389K ($185/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. Right now 73 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30144 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 20 homes in Chastain Lakes that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1985 and 2024 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 3,158 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.
Chastain Lakes is a Kennesaw community in Cobb County where the current median sale price sits at $580,000 on a limited but active set of recent closings, with pricing driven primarily by individual home condition and size rather than by a listed amenity package.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Chastain Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home where the price is expected to reflect individual condition and square footage rather than a community amenity fee.
- Selling in a market currently moving at roughly 19 days median, favoring a clean, comp-based pricing strategy.
- Comfortable evaluating a smaller data set with a broker rather than leaning on broad area-wide averages.
Probably not for
- Requiring a documented clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity package as part of the purchase decision.
- Wanting a large, deep comparable-sales history to lean on before setting a number.
- Expecting a wide range of price points within the same community rather than a tighter, condition-driven median.
Chastain Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Cobb County School System
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Chalker · Elementary
- Palmer · Middle
- Kell · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chastain Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with the Cobb County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Chalker Elementary School · Homes zoned for Palmer Middle School · Homes zoned for Kell High School
The Chastain Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chastain Lakes 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 Chastain Lakes.
What the numbers are actually saying
With only seven closings in the tracked window, Chastain Lakes should be read as a smaller, more individualized market rather than a large subdivision with dozens of comparable sales rolling through every month. That has practical implications: a buyer or seller here should lean on a broker who is pulling and interpreting recent comps directly, not relying on an automated estimate or a wide market average from a bigger nearby community.
The $182-per-square-foot median, paired with a 19-day median time on market, suggests homes that are priced in line with condition and finish tend to move without much delay. There is no identified community amenity package in current MLS data, which means the value proposition here is the home and the lot itself — location within Kennesaw and Cobb County, not a shared pool or clubhouse line item.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chastain Lakes. 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 Chastain Lakes 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 (7.0). Basis: Recent Direction +0.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.1 months of supply; Pricing Power 100.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this size, the difference between a good outcome and a mediocre one usually comes down to who is reading the comps correctly. We track Chastain Lakes closings as they happen, price against actual recent sales rather than broad Kennesaw averages, and tell clients plainly when the sample is too thin to support an aggressive number in either direction.
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Recently off market in Chastain Lakes
Homes in Chastain Lakes 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. 2 on record.
- 121 N Lakeside Drive · off market
- 146 Lakeside Drive · off market
| Location | Kennesaw, Cobb County, GA · ZIP 30144 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Lake, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $580,000 median across 7 closed sales · $182 per sq ft · +0.4% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 19 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 1 pending · median asking $550,000 · 5.1 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, “Chastain Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/chastain-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Chastain Lakes
The newest homes for sale in Chastain Lakes right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 147 Lakeside Drive $550,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,938 sq ft · listed Sep 24, 2026 Courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
- 140 Lakeside Drive $449,900 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,660 sq ft · listed Aug 23, 2026 Courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
- 122 N Lakeside Drive $769,000 · 6 bd · 4 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 Courtesy of Atlanta Communities
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Every Home for Sale in Chastain Lakes Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Chastain Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 121 N Lakeside Drive · $675,000 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Oct 30, 2026
- 129 N Lakeside Drive · $585,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Oct 10, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, LLC
- 147 Lakeside Drive · $550,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, LLC
- 122 N Lakeside Drive · $769,000 · 6 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Atlanta Communities
- 140 Lakeside Drive · $449,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 9, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, LLC
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Recent Developments in Chastain Lakes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Chastain Lakes, 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 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 6 miles south of Chastain Lakes.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - 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 7 miles south of Chastain Lakes.
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 6 miles south of Chastain Lakes, 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 5 miles southwest of Chastain Lakes.
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.
Chastain Lakes Market Scorecard
Chastain Lakes is currently a buyer's market. About 6.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $612,500, and homes go under contract in about 55 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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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 2024 (17 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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