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Emerald Lakes
Homes for Sale in Fayetteville, GA

All 166 homes for sale in Fayetteville, GA · median $489,500 · 148 homes for sale in 30215

Community in Fayetteville · Clayton County · ZIP 30215
Median sale $290K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data3 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $290,000, $110 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). At the median price and Clayton County's 2025 rate of 34.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,960.

Live · Emerald Lakes Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$290K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 0.0% vs the prior 12 months
+0.0%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 7 sales in the two windows
$110/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $158 in 2024
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Clayton median: 97.3%
Tempo
39days
Median DOM · closed
14 days at the 2025 low
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
2,487sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Emerald Lakes prices at a median of $290,000, with a median of $110.14 per square foot. That per-square-foot figure sits on the lower end for the metro area generally, which typically points to a mix of older housing stock, varying condition, or lot size doing more of the work than finish level. Buyers should expect to see a real spread in what's on the market rather than a tight, uniform product.

At a median of 39 days on market, homes here are not moving instantly, but they are not sitting either — that's a workable middle pace for negotiation on either side. With only 5 closings in the current window, this is a thin data set: treat these figures as a directional read on the community, not a precise forecast, and verify against live inventory before setting a number.

Emerald Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Emerald Lakes right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($290K) is up 0.0% from the prior 12 months ($290K). 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 7 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 Emerald Lakes 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.

155 Estancia Lane
$759K · 0.3 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,183 sqft
155 Estancia Lane
Listed by BHGRE Metro Brokers
400 Kyle Court
$495K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,340 sqft
400 Kyle Court
Listed by Redfin Corporation
190 Baywatch Circle
$650K · 0.6 mi away
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,393 sqft
190 Baywatch Circle
Listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
130 Ravens Landing
$760K · 0.8 mi away
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,304 sqft
130 Ravens Landing
Listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
120 Chateau Circle
$309K · 0.9 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,822 sqft
120 Chateau Circle
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
399 Toronto Circle
$330K · 1.0 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,372 sqft
399 Toronto Circle
Listed by Keller Williams Atlanta Classic

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Emerald Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $290K ($110 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 39 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30215 (Fayetteville), 165 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $500K ($186/sq ft), down 2.5% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 31 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30215 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 15 homes in Emerald Lakes that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1998 and 2004 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 1,863 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.

Emerald Lakes is a Fayetteville community in Clayton County, currently posting a median sale price of $290,000 and a median of $110.14 per square foot. The small size of the recent closings pool means the numbers here should be read as a general signal rather than a fixed benchmark.

Best for

  • Buying with flexibility on finish level in exchange for a lower cost per square foot.
  • Comfortable doing independent diligence on condition and any HOA or amenity questions before writing an offer.
  • Working with a longer view on value-add, given the wide likely spread in home condition here.

Probably not for

  • Needing a confirmed, active slate of community amenities as a condition of purchase.
  • Wanting a large, deep comp set to lean on for pricing certainty — the current closings sample is thin.
  • Looking for a move-in-ready home with minimal updating required across the board.

If we were buying in Emerald Lakes 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 Emerald Lakes.

Best Buy
Buying where per-square-foot value matters more than move-in-ready finish.
Biggest Risk
A 5-closing sample means the posted median can move quickly as new sales close.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition case-by-case rather than expecting a uniform product.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need confirmed community amenities in place before you'll consider a purchase.

Reading the Numbers in a Thin Market

The $110.14 median price per square foot is the number worth sitting with. It suggests value is being found in space and land more than in updated finishes, and it means condition is likely doing a lot of the pricing work from one listing to the next. A buyer touring this community should expect variation — some homes priced to reflect original systems and finishes, others further along in updates — rather than a single consistent product.

Current MLS listings do not identify specific community amenities for Emerald Lakes. That doesn't mean none exist, but it does mean a buyer should confirm directly — through the HOA, if one applies, or through a walk of the property — rather than assuming a standard package of pool, clubhouse, or common grounds. With 39 median days on market and only 5 recent closings, this is a community where local, current comps matter more than any headline figure.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emerald Lakes. 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 with this few recent closings, the median numbers can shift meaningfully with the next handful of sales. We track Clayton County and Fayetteville closings as they post, so pricing conversations here are based on what's actually transacting now, not a stale average — and we verify amenity and condition claims against the listing and public record before a client makes a decision on either side of the transaction.

Emerald Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying where per-square-foot value matters more than move-in-ready finish.
Biggest advantageThe $110.14 per-square-foot median leaves room to add value through updates over time.
Biggest riskA 5-closing sample means the posted median can move quickly as new sales close.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating condition case-by-case rather than expecting a uniform product.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need confirmed community amenities in place before you'll consider a purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Emerald Lakes?
The median sale price in Emerald Lakes was $290K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Emerald Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 39 days on market (5 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Emerald Lakes?
The best agent for Emerald Lakes is one who actively works Fayetteville 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 Emerald Lakes.
How do I find a top Fayetteville real estate agent who knows Emerald Lakes?
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 Emerald Lakes and the wider Fayetteville area.
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Where is Emerald Lakes, and what county is it in?
Emerald Lakes is in Fayetteville, Clayton County, GA, ZIP 30215.
Buying with flexibility on finish level in exchange for a lower cost per square foot.Excellent fit
Comfortable doing independent diligence on condition and any HOA or amenity questions before writing an offer.Excellent fit
Working with a longer view on value-add, given the wide likely spread in home condition here.Excellent fit
Needing a confirmed, active slate of community amenities as a condition of purchase.Probably not
Wanting a large, deep comp set to lean on for pricing certainty — the current closings sample is thin.Probably not
Looking for a move-in-ready home with minimal updating required across the board.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

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 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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Thinking of selling in Emerald Lakes? 5 recorded closings; median 39 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Clayton 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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