East Rome
Homes for Sale in Rome, GA
All 156 homes for sale in Rome, GA · median $371,950 · 181 homes for sale in 30161
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Photo courtesy of Brittany Sublett, eXp Realty · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $169,900, $106 per square foot, a median 56 days on market, sellers accepting 87% of original asking (-10% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1912–1958. At the median price and Floyd County's 2025 rate of 26.34 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,790.
| Location | Rome, Floyd County, GA · ZIP 30161 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 80%, cabin,single family residence 20% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Near Shopping, Walk To Schools, Near Public Transport, Park |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $169,900 median across 5 closed sales · $106 per sq ft · -10.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 56 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, “East Rome key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/east-rome, data as of September 20, 2026.
The number that matters most in East Rome right now is the median price of $169,900 against a median of $105.66 per square foot. That combination points to a market built on smaller, older, or condition-variable housing stock rather than new construction or premium finishes — value here is driven by square footage and condition, not by a builder's spec sheet or a shared amenity package.
A median 56 days on market tells a buyer this is not a bidding-war environment. Sellers who price realistically for the neighborhood's per-square-foot norms can expect a reasonable, not instant, sale. Buyers get room to inspect, negotiate, and make a considered offer rather than an emotional one.
East Rome right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($170K) is down 10.1% from the prior 12 months ($189K). 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 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 21, 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 East RomeHomes for Sale in Rome, 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.
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The 60-Second Overview
East Rome market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $170K ($106 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 56 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 10% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30161 (Rome), 154 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($154/sq ft), up 3.1% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 55 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30161 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 15 homes in East Rome that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1907 and 1972 (median 1940), with a median living area of about 1,324 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
East Rome sits within the city of Rome in Floyd County, with a housing stock that trades primarily on price per square foot rather than any listed community amenity set — no clubhouse, pool, or organized amenity package shows up in current MLS data.
The setting & the homes.
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Who East Rome is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily on price per square foot and willing to evaluate condition property by property.
- Working with a longer, more deliberate offer timeline rather than needing a fast close in a competitive bidding scenario.
- Prioritizing an in-city Rome location over a builder amenity package.
Probably not for
- Requiring a listed community amenity such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreational facility.
- Needing new-construction finishes with minimal condition variability.
- Expecting a fast, multiple-offer sale timeline based on current median days on market.
The East Rome buying strategy.
If we were buying in East Rome 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 East Rome.
What the numbers actually say
At a median of $169,900, East Rome sits in an accessible price band for the Rome market. The median price-per-square-foot of $105.66 suggests a mix of older construction and homes that may need updating priced in alongside better-maintained properties — buyers should expect condition to vary meaningfully from listing to listing, and to let square footage and per-square-foot math, not headline price, guide comparisons.
With a median of 56 days on market over the tracked closings window, this is not a market that rewards lowball offers or overreliance on speed. It also is not a market where sellers can expect immediate multiple offers. Both sides benefit from pricing to the comps and being patient through a normal marketing period.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in East Rome. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where per-square-foot value varies as much as it does in East Rome, the difference between a good purchase and an overpay often comes down to line-by-line condition assessment rather than headline price. We pull the comparable closings, walk the price-per-square-foot math against condition, and help you set an offer or a list price that reflects what is actually selling — not just what is asking.
East Rome in 15 seconds.
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 (17 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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