Elmwood Estates in Forsyth
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As of September 2026, Elmwood Estates in Forsyth, GA has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Elmwood Estates in Forsyth, GA, the most recent in August 2026. Across Forsyth as a whole, 53 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $504,850, 78 median days on market, with 18 homes for sale today. At that median and Monroe County's 2025 rate of 28.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,680.

Last 30 days in Elmwood Estates: 1 new listing (median asking $899,900). As of September 22, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Elmwood Estates Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Monroe: 16% (244 of 1,512)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Elmwood Estates is a small community in Forsyth, and the current MLS snapshot is thin on hard data — no median price, no amenity footprint to point to. That means price here is driven by the individual property: lot size, condition, updates, and how a given home compares to the broader Monroe County market rather than to a deep pool of recent neighborhood sales.

For a buyer, that lack of a dense comp set is a reason to underwrite each listing on its own merits and lean on wider Forsyth-area data. For a seller, it means pricing is a judgment call more than a formula, and the way a home shows will carry more weight than any neighborhood premium.

Elmwood Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Elmwood Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 23, 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

Elmwood Estates sits in Forsyth, in Monroe County, and reads as a smaller residential pocket without a defined amenity package in current listings — a place valued for the homes and the setting rather than for shared community features.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buying to hold in Monroe County rather than to flip on a quick market swing
  • Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on condition and lot instead of a neighborhood average
  • Prioritizing a Forsyth location over a packaged set of community amenities

Probably not for

  • Needing established shared amenities as part of the community
  • Wanting a deep pool of recent comparable sales to price against
  • Seeking a fast, formula-driven resale in a high-turnover market

The market around Elmwood Estates

Elmwood Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 31029, 93 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Forsyth.

Across Monroe County, 1,268 homes are active and 244 pending (16% under contract).

In ZIP 31029 (Forsyth), 70 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($198/sq ft), up 5.3% year over year, with a median 78 days on market. Right now 18 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 5.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 31029 housing market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Elmwood Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Elmwood Estates

Live MLS inventory for Elmwood Estates. 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 Elmwood Estates listings as of 2026-09-22, 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 Elmwood Estates Monroe Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Elmwood Estates Monroe listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 222 Newton Drive · $899,900 · 6 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Acorn Real Estate

Schools

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

Monroe County School System posted a 93.8% four-year graduation rate and 4,506 students across 5 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Scott · Elementary
  • Monroe · Middle
  • Mary Persons · High

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

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

If we were buying in Elmwood Estates 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

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.

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 Elmwood Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Forsyth address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp set makes pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept, fairly priced home you plan to hold.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or deep sales data to feel confident.

Reading a thin-data community

With no community amenities surfacing from current MLS listings and no median to anchor to, Elmwood Estates is best evaluated property by property. In markets like this, two homes on the same street can price very differently based on condition, updates, and lot — the spread tends to be condition-driven rather than location-driven.

Forsyth's position in Monroe County gives buyers access to the wider Georgia market without the density of metro pricing. That can work in your favor on value, but it also means fewer directly comparable sales to argue from, so both sides should expect more negotiation grounded in the specific house than in a neighborhood trend line.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Elmwood Estates. 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 community where the data is sparse, our value is disciplined underwriting — pulling comparable Monroe County and Forsyth-area sales, evaluating each home on condition and lot rather than on a thin neighborhood average, and telling you plainly when a price does not hold up. We would rather walk you away from a stretch than talk you into one.

Elmwood Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Forsyth address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits.
Biggest advantageAccess to the wider Georgia market without metro density.
Biggest riskA thin comp set makes pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet spotA well-kept, fairly priced home you plan to hold.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or deep sales data to feel confident.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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

27% of homes for sale in ZIP 31029 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 (2026-09-23).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmwood Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Elmwood Estates leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Elmwood Estates?
The best agent for Elmwood Estates is one who actively works Forsyth 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 Elmwood Estates.
How do I find a top Forsyth real estate agent who knows Elmwood Estates?
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 Elmwood Estates and the wider Forsyth area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Elmwood Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Elmwood Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Elmwood Estates, and what county is it in?
Elmwood Estates is in Forsyth, Monroe County, GA, ZIP 31029.
Buying to hold in Monroe County rather than to flip on a quick market swingExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on condition and lot instead of a neighborhood averageExcellent fit
Prioritizing a Forsyth location over a packaged set of community amenitiesExcellent fit
Needing established shared amenities as part of the communityProbably not
Wanting a deep pool of recent comparable sales to price againstProbably not
Seeking a fast, formula-driven resale in a high-turnover marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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