Cottages at Avalon
Homes for Sale in Mcdonough, GA
All 286 homes for sale in Mcdonough, GA · median $367,000 · 322 homes for sale in 30253
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $294,950, $154 per square foot, a median 76 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2017–2020. At the median price and Henry County's 2025 rate of 28.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,400.
Part of the Avalon master-planned community in Mcdonough, GA — see all Avalon homes for sale (16 listings across 7 villages and sections in the MLS).
| Location | Mcdonough, Henry County, GA · ZIP 30253 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Playground |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $294,950 median across 4 closed sales · $154 per sq ft · -3.3% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 76 median |
| For sale right now | 0 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, “Cottages at Avalon key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cottages-at-avalon, data as of September 20, 2026.

With only four closings feeding this snapshot, Cottages at Avalon is a small, quiet corner of the McDonough market rather than a high-volume subdivision. The median price sits just under $295,000, and at roughly $154 per square foot, pricing here reads as moderate for Henry County rather than premium — this is not a community commanding a size or amenity premium, it is a straightforward, condition-driven price point.
The median 76.5 days on market tells the real story: homes here are not moving fast. That is useful information for both sides. A seller needs to price realistically from day one and expect a longer runway to contract, and a buyer has room to take a careful look, negotiate on terms or condition, and not feel rushed into an offer.
Cottages at Avalon right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($295K) is down 3.3% from the prior 12 months ($305K). With about 2 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: Low (4 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Cottages at Avalon 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Cottages at Avalon market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($154 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 77 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30253 (Mcdonough), 528 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $350K ($150/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 192 active and 72 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30253 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Cottages at Avalon that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2017 and 2020 (median 2019), with a median living area of about 2,115 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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.
Cottages at Avalon is a modest-volume community in McDonough, Henry County, where recent activity has been limited enough that each closing meaningfully shapes the numbers — a detail worth keeping in mind when comparing this snapshot to larger, faster-turning subdivisions nearby.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Cottages at Avalon is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing a lower price-per-square-foot over community amenities.
- Willing to research and confirm home condition and features directly rather than relying on advertised amenities.
- Comfortable with a longer selling or buying timeline given the extended median days-on-market.
Probably not for
- Expecting a clubhouse, pool, or other planned community amenities as part of the purchase.
- Needing a fast close in a competitive, low-days-on-market environment.
- Relying heavily on median pricing trends from a very limited number of recent closings.
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The Cottages at Avalon buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cottages at Avalon 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 Cottages at Avalon.
A market defined by patience, not competition
The current MLS data shows no identified community amenities tied to Cottages at Avalon, which suggests any appeal here is going to come from the homes themselves and their price point rather than shared clubhouses, pools, or planned recreation. Buyers should treat this as a value-and-condition play, not a lifestyle-amenity purchase, and confirm directly what, if anything, is included before assuming otherwise.
With a median days-on-market north of 76, this is not a community where offers are landing in the first week. That extended timeline, combined with just four closings in the window, means pricing conclusions here should be treated as directional rather than precise — useful for framing a strategy, but worth pairing with a fresh, listing-by-listing look before settling on a number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cottages at Avalon. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this few recent closings, the data can mislead as easily as it informs. We pull the actual comparable listings behind the median, not just the summary number, so pricing a purchase or a sale reflects what is really happening on the ground in McDonough right now — not a thin average dressed up as a trend.
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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
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 (9 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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