Emerald Plantation
Homes for Sale in Mcdonough, GA
All 562 homes for sale in Mcdonough, GA · median $379,900 · 334 homes for sale in 30252
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Photo courtesy of Rob Adams · via Georgia MLS
As of November 2026, Emerald Plantation in Mcdonough, GA has 6 homes for sale, asking from $379,995 to $529,999 (median $452,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $455,000, $138 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1998–2022; none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 764 ft). At the median price and Henry County's 2025 rate of 28.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,250.
Last 30 days in Emerald Plantation: 1 new listing (median asking $529,999). As of November 1, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Emerald Plantation
Live MLS inventory for Emerald Plantation. 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 · 23 daysTop listing
Active · 87 days
Active · 167 days
Active · 127 days
Active · 35 days
Active · 86 daysActive and pending Emerald Plantation listings as of 2026-11-01, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Emerald Plantation is pricing at a median of $455,000, which against a median price per square foot of $138.30 tells you the value here is coming largely from square footage rather than a premium finish level or amenity package. There is no clubhouse, pool, or gate showing up in current MLS listings tied to this community, so whatever a buyer is paying for, it is the house and the lot, not shared infrastructure.
A median of 17 days on market, against only three closings in the current window, is a thin sample. That combination reads as a market where well-priced homes move quickly once they hit, but there is not enough volume right now to call a firm trend. Sellers should price off the comparable that actually closed, not off the neighborhood label, and buyers should be ready to move within that same short window if a listing fits.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Emerald Plantation right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 20.0 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: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 2, 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
Emerald Plantation market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($138 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 17 days on market for closed sales, and 20.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
In ZIP 30252 (Mcdonough), 432 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $409K ($146/sq ft), down 1.4% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 142 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30252 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Emerald Plantation that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1996 and 1999 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 2,473 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 Plantation sits in Mcdonough, Henry County, with pricing this cycle centered on a $455,000 median and no HOA-run amenities identified in current listings, putting the emphasis on the home itself rather than a shared amenity package.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Emerald Plantation is best for.
Best for
- Buying square footage and land value over a shared amenity package.
- Moving decisively when a home is priced in line with recent closings, given the short median time on market.
- Comfortable evaluating a community with a limited closing history rather than a long price trend line.
Probably not for
- Needing an HOA-run clubhouse, pool, or gated entry as part of the decision.
- Wanting a large comp set to validate pricing before committing.
- Looking for a longer negotiation window rather than a quick-moving listing.
Emerald Plantation 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 contributors.
Schools
- Henry County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Henry County School System posted a 89.8% four-year graduation rate and 42,627 students across 53 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Timber Ridge · Elementary
- South Effingham · Middle
- South Effingham · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Emerald Plantation listings and can change; always confirm with the Henry County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Union Grove High School · Homes zoned for South Effingham High School
The Emerald Plantation buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emerald Plantation 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.
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.
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 Emerald Plantation.
What the numbers actually say
With only three closings feeding the current window, Emerald Plantation is not a high-volume community right now, and that changes how you should read every figure attached to it. A median price per square foot of $138.30 is a useful benchmark for sizing up a specific listing, but it should not be treated as a ceiling or floor — with this few data points, one unusual sale can shift the median meaningfully.
The 17-day median days on market suggests that when a listing is priced in line with what has actually closed, it does not sit long. That is a signal to move decisively on a well-priced home rather than negotiate slowly, and it is a signal to sellers that overpricing against a thin comp set carries real risk of a stale listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emerald Plantation. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only a handful of closings feeding the record, the comp analysis matters more than usual — pulling the right three sales and reading them correctly is the difference between a fair offer and an overpay. We track Henry County's GAMLS feed closely enough to catch a new Emerald Plantation listing inside that 17-day window and price it against what has actually closed, not against a stale average.
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| Location | Mcdonough, Henry County, GA · ZIP 30252, 30253 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Pool, None, Lake |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $455,000 median across 3 closed sales · $138 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 17 median |
| For sale right now | 5 active, 0 pending · median asking $495,000 · 20.0 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, “Emerald Plantation key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emerald-plantation, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Emerald Plantation
The newest homes for sale in Emerald Plantation right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 100 Finch Lane $529,999 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,521 sq ft · listed Oct 10, 2026 Courtesy of RE/MAX Eagle Creek Realty
- 209 Ashley Drive $400,000 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,253 sq ft · listed Sep 28, 2026 Courtesy of Dwayne Walker Realty
- 178 Ashley Drive $379,995 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,162 sq ft · listed Aug 8, 2026 Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
- 130 Sapphire Circle $519,900 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,301 sq ft · listed Aug 7, 2026 Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Coastal
- 196 Ashley Drive $409,900 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,892 sq ft · listed Jun 28, 2026 Courtesy of Pathway Homes and Properties
- 136 Ruby Trail $495,000 · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,761 sq ft · listed May 19, 2026 Courtesy of Platinum Properties
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Every Home for Sale in Emerald Plantation Right Now (6)
All 6 active and pending Emerald Plantation listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 100 Finch Lane · $529,999 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 1, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Eagle Creek Realty
- 209 Ashley Drive · $400,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 28, 2026 · listed by Dwayne Walker Realty
- 130 Sapphire Circle · $519,900 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 6, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Coastal
- 178 Ashley Drive · $379,995 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
- 196 Ashley Drive · $409,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Pathway Homes and Properties
- 136 Ruby Trail · $495,000 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Platinum Properties
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Recent Developments in Emerald Plantation
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Plantation, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Effingham weighs 1,440-acre OpenAI data center campus and its community commitments
Project Camellia would place four 720,000-square-foot buildings inside the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, with up to 3,210 megawatts of Georgia Power capacity phased in from 2028 to 2032. The county has not settled its future, and protections such as a noise study are still under review. Commitments cited include an $80 million community fund, a $2 million trail grant for Atlas Park and projected annual revenue of $27 million for the county and $39 million for schools at full buildout.
What it may mean for the marketIf built, the campus would bring thousands of construction jobs and about 400 permanent jobs, along with heavy new power demand and tax revenue that shapes Effingham's growth outlook. The site is about 9 miles north of Emerald Plantation.
Source: WTOC - September 2026Development
1,000-home mixed-use development proposed at Midland Road and Highway 30 in Effingham County
Salzburg Trails LLC filed an application with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a 669-acre project with about 1,000 homes, roughly 300,000 square feet of low-intensity commercial space and a public school. The developer is seeking rezoning and approval for sewer and water service. The first phase is expected to finish by 2030 and full buildout by 2045.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the project would add a large block of housing inventory and neighborhood retail and a school site in western Effingham over a multi-decade buildout. The site is about 10 miles north of Emerald Plantation.
Source: WTOC
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
11% of homes for sale in ZIP 31312 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 (2026-11-02).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 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 2024 (11 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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