Cherokee Lake Estates in Jackson

Cherokee Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Jackson, GA

All 61 homes for sale in Jackson, GA · median $359,999 · 127 homes for sale in 30233

Community in Jackson · Butts County · ZIP 30233
Median sale $186K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data2 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $186,000, $205 per square foot, a median 63 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1970–1990. At the median price and Butts County's 2025 rate of 21.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,630.

Cherokee Lake Estates key facts
LocationJackson, Butts County, GA · ZIP 30233
Amenities listed by sellersLake, None
Sale prices, last 12 months$186,000 median across 3 closed sales · $205 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)63 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending

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, “Cherokee Lake Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cherokee-lake-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Cherokee Lake Estates Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$186K
Median sold · 12 mo
$205/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $205 in 2026
95.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
63days
Median DOM · closed
63 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
1,100sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The math here is straightforward: a $186,000 median price against a median price per square foot of $204.55 points to compact, modestly sized homes rather than large-lot construction. That combination keeps the entry cost low relative to much of the Atlanta-adjacent market, but it also means buyers should expect homes on the smaller side rather than sprawling square footage.

A median of 63 days on market is a longer runway than you'd see in a tight seller's market, which tells us pricing here rewards patience rather than urgency. With only three closings in the current window, this is a thin dataset — useful directionally, but not something to lean on for precise pricing. Sellers should price conservatively and expect a real marketing period; buyers have room to negotiate rather than compete.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Cherokee Lake EstatesHomes for Sale in Jackson, GA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

2552 Highway 36
$250K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft
2552 Highway 36
Listed by Century 21 Novus Realty
100 S River Bend
$335K · 0.4 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
100 S River Bend
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
523 S River Drive
$349K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,246 sqft
523 S River Drive
Listed by Morris Realty Co LLC
178 Southern Shores Road
$170K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
178 Southern Shores Road
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
200 Bradley Road
$430K · 0.8 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,900 sqft
200 Bradley Road
Listed by Self Property Advisors
142 Mabry Road
$550K · 1.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft
142 Mabry Road
Listed by Southern Realty Group of GA, Inc.

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Cherokee Lake Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $186K ($205 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 63 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 30233 (Jackson), 113 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $257K ($141/sq ft), up 1.9% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 27 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30233 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Cherokee Lake Estates that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1960 and 2005 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,100 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1.5-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.

Cherokee Lake Estates sits in Jackson, in Butts County, with a current median sale price of $186,000 and a median of 63 days on market — figures built from a small, recent closing sample rather than a high-volume trend line.

Best for

  • Prioritizing a lower purchase price over larger square footage.
  • Comfortable navigating a market with a longer, roughly two-month typical time on market.
  • Willing to verify community features directly rather than relying on assumed amenities.

Probably not for

  • Requiring documented on-site amenities as part of the purchase decision.
  • Needing a fast, high-competition closing timeline.
  • Relying heavily on a large closing sample to validate pricing before making an offer.

Housing distress & ownership in Cherokee Lake Estates, Jackson

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
25.0%
1 of 4 listings · foreclosure 1
Distress share trend — 25.0% now (2026-09-06 → 2026-09-20)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

If we were buying in Cherokee Lake Estates 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Cherokee Lake Estates.

Best Buy
Buying at a lower entry price point in Butts County without needing a large or newly built home.
Biggest Risk
The thin closing volume (three sales) means pricing confidence is lower than in higher-turnover communities.
Sweet Spot
Homes trading near the median price and size implied by the $204.55 per-square-foot figure.
Avoid If
Needing confirmed amenities or lake access as a condition of purchase, since none are currently documented in MLS.

A small-sample market worth reading carefully

With only three closings feeding the current snapshot, Cherokee Lake Estates isn't a high-turnover community — it's one where each sale carries outsized weight in the numbers. That's not a red flag, but it does mean the median price and per-square-foot figure should be treated as a starting reference point, not a guarantee of what the next home will fetch.

No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential setting rather than an amenity-driven community. Anyone drawn in by the name should confirm directly whether lake access or shared facilities exist, since the MLS data alone doesn't establish that.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market with this few recent closings, pricing a home correctly — or knowing what an asking price actually reflects — takes more than pulling a median off a report. We pull the underlying comps, verify square footage against the per-square-foot figure, and walk buyers and sellers through what a 63-day median actually means for negotiating leverage.

Cherokee Lake Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying at a lower entry price point in Butts County without needing a large or newly built home.
Biggest advantageThe $186,000 median keeps the buy-in modest relative to per-square-foot construction costs elsewhere.
Biggest riskThe thin closing volume (three sales) means pricing confidence is lower than in higher-turnover communities.
Sweet spotHomes trading near the median price and size implied by the $204.55 per-square-foot figure.
Avoid ifNeeding confirmed amenities or lake access as a condition of purchase, since none are currently documented in MLS.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in Cherokee Lake Estates

Homes in Cherokee Lake Estates 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Cherokee Lake Estates?
The median sale price in Cherokee Lake Estates was $186K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Cherokee Lake Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 63 days on market (3 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Cherokee Lake Estates?
The best agent for Cherokee Lake Estates is one who actively works Jackson 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 Cherokee Lake Estates.
How do I find a top Jackson real estate agent who knows Cherokee Lake Estates?
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 Cherokee Lake Estates and the wider Jackson area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Cherokee Lake Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Cherokee Lake Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Cherokee Lake Estates, and what county is it in?
Cherokee Lake Estates is in Jackson, Butts County, GA, ZIP 30233.
Prioritizing a lower purchase price over larger square footage.Excellent fit
Comfortable navigating a market with a longer, roughly two-month typical time on market.Excellent fit
Willing to verify community features directly rather than relying on assumed amenities.Excellent fit
Requiring documented on-site amenities as part of the purchase decision.Probably not
Needing a fast, high-competition closing timeline.Probably not
Relying heavily on a large closing sample to validate pricing before making an offer.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 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 (5 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 Cherokee Lake Estates? 3 recorded closings; median 63 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Butts 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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