Chimney Creek in Cumming

Chimney Creek
Homes for Sale in Cumming, GA

All 460 homes for sale in Cumming, GA · median $624,950 · 207 homes for sale in 30028

Community in Cumming · Forsyth County · ZIP 30028
Median sale $565K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data2 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Chimney Creek in Cumming, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $564,700, $178 per square foot, a median 145 days on market, sellers accepting 71% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2021–2026 with 3 new construction. At the median price and Forsyth County's 2025 rate of 21.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,840.

Chimney Creek key facts
LocationCumming, Forsyth County, GA · ZIP 30028
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Tennis Court(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Open Access, Playground, Walk To Schools
Sale prices, last 12 months$564,700 median across 3 closed sales · $178 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)145 median
For sale right now1 active, 2 pending · median asking $625,000 · 4.0 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, “Chimney Creek key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/chimney-creek, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Chimney Creek Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$565K
Median sold · 12 mo
$178/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $178 in 2026
70.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
145days
Median DOM · closed
145 days at the 2026 low
67%
Under contract
Forsyth: 16% (201 of 1,268)
1 · 2
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
3,306sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The number that matters most in Chimney Creek right now is 145 days — the median time on market. That is a long runway, and it tells you pricing discipline matters more than urgency here. A home priced to the current market moves; one priced on hope sits, and sits, and sits.

At a median of $564,700 and roughly $177.73 per square foot, there is room for a wide spread between a well-updated home and one that needs work — the per-square-foot figure is a midpoint, not a ceiling or a floor. For sellers, that means condition and staging do real work to shorten the timeline. For buyers, it means there is room to negotiate on a slow-moving listing rather than compete on price.

Chimney Creek Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Chimney Creek right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 67% 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 (3 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· 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

Chimney Creek market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $565K ($178 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 145 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Chimney Creek that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2021 and 2026 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 3,320 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4.5-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.

In ZIP 30028 (Cumming), 348 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $585K ($193/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 111 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30028 housing market.

Chimney Creek sits in Cumming, in Forsyth County, with recent activity built on a small sample of closings — enough to establish a price level, not enough to call a trend with certainty.

Best for

  • Negotiating on price or terms rather than needing a fast, competitive-offer close.
  • Evaluating a home on its own condition and per-square-foot value rather than on promised community amenities.
  • Willing to wait through a longer closing runway in exchange for negotiating leverage.

Probably not for

  • Needing a guaranteed quick sale or purchase inside a tight timeline.
  • Prioritizing a documented amenity package like a clubhouse or pool system as part of the decision.
  • Expecting a narrow, predictable price band rather than a spread driven by condition.

Housing distress & ownership in Chimney Creek, Cumming

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Chimney Creek

Live MLS inventory for Chimney Creek. 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 Chimney Creek listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Chimney Creek Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Chimney Creek listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Schools

In short
  • Forsyth County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available

Forsyth County School System posted a 97.0% four-year graduation rate and 54,501 students across 42 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Pooles Mill · Elementary
  • Liberty · Middle
  • West Forsyth · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chimney Creek listings and can change; always confirm with the Forsyth County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Chimney Creek address.

If we were buying in Chimney Creek 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 Chimney Creek.

Best Buy
Buying with flexibility on timeline and an eye for negotiating room on a slower-moving listing.
Biggest Risk
That same slow pace means sellers need a sharp, condition-based price to avoid an extended sit.
Sweet Spot
A home priced close to the $564,700 median with documented, move-in-ready condition.
Avoid If
You need a fast close or are relying on unconfirmed community amenities as part of the value case.

A market that rewards patience and pricing

A median 145 days on market is the standout figure here. That is well beyond a quick-sale timeline, and it usually points to one of two things: sellers testing a number the market has not confirmed, or a stretch of listings that need work before they compete. Either way, buyers touring Chimney Creek should expect some room to negotiate on days-on-market alone, and sellers should expect that an accurate, condition-matched list price does more for them than a high anchor number.

Current MLS data does not surface a confirmed slate of community amenities for Chimney Creek. That is not a judgment on the neighborhood — it simply means we are not going to market a clubhouse, pool, or trail system that is not documented. If those amenities exist, they should be verified directly rather than assumed from a listing sheet.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chimney Creek. 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 where the median listing sits for 145 days, the difference between a home that sells and one that lingers usually comes down to pricing strategy and presentation, not luck. We track how Chimney Creek's numbers are actually moving — not a generic Cumming average — and we price and negotiate against that reality, whether you are listing into a slow window or shopping one for leverage.

Chimney Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying with flexibility on timeline and an eye for negotiating room on a slower-moving listing.
Biggest advantageA 145-day median market gives buyers real room to negotiate on price and terms.
Biggest riskThat same slow pace means sellers need a sharp, condition-based price to avoid an extended sit.
Sweet spotA home priced close to the $564,700 median with documented, move-in-ready condition.
Avoid ifYou need a fast close or are relying on unconfirmed community amenities as part of the value case.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

13% of homes for sale in ZIP 30028 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Chimney Creek?
The median sale price in Chimney Creek was $565K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Chimney Creek take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 145 days on market (3 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Chimney Creek a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Chimney Creek is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Chimney Creek?
The best agent for Chimney Creek is one who actively works Cumming 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 Chimney Creek.
How do I find a top Cumming real estate agent who knows Chimney Creek?
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 Chimney Creek and the wider Cumming area.
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Where is Chimney Creek, and what county is it in?
Chimney Creek is in Cumming, Forsyth County, GA, ZIP 30028.
Negotiating on price or terms rather than needing a fast, competitive-offer close.Excellent fit
Evaluating a home on its own condition and per-square-foot value rather than on promised community amenities.Excellent fit
Willing to wait through a longer closing runway in exchange for negotiating leverage.Excellent fit
Needing a guaranteed quick sale or purchase inside a tight timeline.Probably not
Prioritizing a documented amenity package like a clubhouse or pool system as part of the decision.Probably not
Expecting a narrow, predictable price band rather than a spread driven by condition.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 Chimney Creek? 3 recorded closings; median 145 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Forsyth 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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