Drakes Landing
Homes for Sale in Jonesboro, GA
All 129 homes for sale in Jonesboro, GA · median $259,900 · 124 homes for sale in 30236
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Photo courtesy of Robert Payne, Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Drakes Landing in Jonesboro, GA has 1 home for sale. 1 more listing is flagged coming soon (pre-market) in the MLS. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $242,000, $138 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1975–1988. At the median price and Clayton County's 2025 rate of 34.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,310.
| Location | Jonesboro, Clayton County, GA · ZIP 30236 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Lake, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Near Shopping, Pool, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $242,000 median across 5 closed sales · $138 per sq ft · -0.4% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 18 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 1 pending · median asking $324,900 · 2.4 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, “Drakes Landing key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/drakes-landing, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Drakes Landing: 1 new listing (median asking $319,900), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Drakes Landing is pricing around $242,000 with a median of $138.29 per square foot, which puts it in the entry-level band for Clayton County. At that price point, condition and updates tend to move value more than any single feature, since the per-square-foot spread on older housing stock is usually wide.
An 18-day median days on market is quick, and it tells you priced-right listings here are not sitting. With only a handful of closings in the current window, the sample is thin, so treat the median as directional rather than a precise ceiling or floor for any specific house.
Drakes Landing right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($242K) is down 0.4% from the prior 12 months ($243K). With about 4 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 (5 and 6 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
The 60-Second Overview
Drakes Landing market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $242K ($138 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 18 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30236 (Jonesboro), 206 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $240K ($136/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 53 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30236 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 14 homes in Drakes Landing that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1901 and 1988 (median 1977), with a median living area of about 2,038 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Drakes Landing is a Jonesboro community in Clayton County where recent activity points to fast turnover at an accessible price point, though current MLS listings show no formal community amenities.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Drakes Landing is best for.
Best for
- Buying to secure a lower entry price point in Clayton County.
- Planning to update or renovate a home after purchase rather than paying a premium for finished condition.
- Prioritizing speed of transaction, given the market's quicker recent days-on-market figures.
Probably not for
- Requiring documented community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation.
- Needing a large, well-established sales history to benchmark price with high confidence.
- Seeking a higher per-square-foot finish level typical of newer or more amenitized construction.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Drakes Landing
Live MLS inventory for Drakes Landing. 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 Drakes Landing listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Drakes Landing Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Drakes Landing listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8986 Mandarin Drive · $319,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by MGA Realty LLC
- 8996 Mandarin Court · $279,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, LLC
Drakes Landing 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
- Clayton County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Clayton County School System posted a 86.3% four-year graduation rate and 49,793 students across 68 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Suder · Elementary
- Mundys Mill · Middle
- Jonesboro · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Drakes Landing listings and can change; always confirm with the Clayton County School System for a specific address.
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The Drakes Landing buying strategy.
If we were buying in Drakes Landing 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Drakes Landing.
What the numbers tell us
At a median of $242,000 and $138.29 per square foot, Drakes Landing sits well below price points typical of newer or amenity-heavy Clayton County communities. That combination usually means buyers are trading structured amenities for a lower buy-in and more flexibility on renovation or updates after closing.
The 18-day median days on market suggests homes that are priced appropriately for their condition are moving without much delay. With only five closings feeding this snapshot, buyers and sellers should pair this data with a direct look at active comparables rather than relying on the median alone to set expectations.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Drakes Landing. 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 Drakes Landing 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 (6.7). Basis: Recent Direction -0.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 94.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with a small closing sample and no listed community amenities to anchor comparisons, pricing a home correctly comes down to reading condition, recent local sales, and per-square-foot value carefully. We walk both buyers and sellers through those specifics rather than leaning on a single median figure.
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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 Drakes Landing 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 Drakes Landing sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Drakes Landing, 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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20% of homes for sale in ZIP 30236 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 (2026-09-22).
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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 (15 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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