Chestatee
Homes for Sale in Dawsonville, GA
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Chestatee
Live MLS inventory for Chestatee. 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.
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Active · 162 daysActive and pending Chestatee listings as of 2026-09-23, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Chestatee's pricing sits well above the broader Dawsonville market, with a median of $925,000 and a median price per square foot of $203.59. That combination points to larger, higher-end homes rather than a wide entry-level tier — the per-square-foot figure is moderate even as the overall price is high, which tells you size and lot are doing a lot of the work here, not just finish level.
A median of 74 days on market is a meaningful stretch, longer than what you'd see in a fast-moving segment. For sellers, that argues for pricing to the comparable sales rather than testing the top of the range. For buyers, it means there is room to negotiate on terms and timeline rather than feeling forced into a rushed offer.
Chestatee right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.7 months of supply and 6% 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: Very High (16 active and pending listings, 25 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($960K) is up 13.6% from the prior 12 months ($845K). With about a dozen 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: High (25 and 17 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 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
Chestatee market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $960K ($215 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 59 days on market for closed sales, and 6.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (25 closings in the current window).
Chestatee is a Dawsonville community in Dawson County where recent sales cluster at the higher end of the local price spectrum, with a per-square-foot figure that suggests larger homes rather than premium finishes driving the number.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Chestatee is best for.
Best for
- Seeking a larger home where lot and square footage matter more than a premium finish package.
- Comfortable with a longer negotiation window given the 74-day median time on market.
- Buying with a budget aligned to the $925,000 median rather than an entry-level price point.
Probably not for
- Needing a fast, competitive-offer closing timeline rather than a 74-day-plus process.
- Requiring confirmed community amenities before writing an offer, since none are currently documented.
- Working with a budget well below the area's $925,000 median price point.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($960K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($845K) IS the +13.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 25 sales each (25 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 30534 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 (2026-09-20).
Chestatee Market Scorecard
Chestatee is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 6.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $999,000, and homes go under contract in about 43 days.
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Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Chestatee 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
- Dawson County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Dawson County School System posted a 96.6% four-year graduation rate and 4,155 students across 7 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Kilough · Elementary
- Dawson · Middle
- Dawson · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chestatee listings and can change; always confirm with the Dawson County School System for a specific address.
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The Chestatee buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chestatee 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 Chestatee.
What the numbers say about Chestatee right now
The current snapshot is built on 25 recent closings, a workable sample for reading direction but not a large enough pool to assume every home moves the same way. The median price of $925,000 sets Chestatee apart from typical Dawsonville price points, while a median price per square foot of $203.59 is comparatively moderate — the math suggests homes here tend toward larger footprints and lots rather than a market defined purely by luxury upgrades.
The 74-day median days on market is the number worth sitting with. It signals a market where buyers are taking real time to compare options before committing, and where sellers who price realistically against recent closings — rather than aspirationally — are more likely to see the deal close on schedule. There is no verified amenities package in the current MLS data for Chestatee, so buyers evaluating lifestyle features should confirm directly rather than assume.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chestatee. 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 Chestatee 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 (6.2). Basis: Recent Direction +13.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.7 months of supply; Pricing Power 93.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 25 closings feeding the current read and a 74-day median market time, pricing a Chestatee listing — or structuring an offer — takes a closer look at the specific comparable sales rather than a headline number. We track that data as it updates and help you decide where a given home actually sits against the median, so you are negotiating from an informed position rather than a guess.
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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 Chestatee 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 Chestatee sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Chestatee, 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 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 (58 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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