Etowah Rural in Cumming

Etowah Rural
Homes for Sale in Cumming, GA

All 668 homes for sale in Cumming, GA · median $609,950 · 199 homes for sale in 30028

Community in Cumming · Forsyth County · ZIP 30028
Median sale $418K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data1 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $417,500, $184 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1935–2000; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 1167 ft). At the median price and Forsyth County's 2025 rate of 21.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,580.

Live · Etowah Rural Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$418K
Median sold · 12 mo
$184/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $184 in 2026
89.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
18days
Median DOM · closed
18 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Track record · 1 years of records
2,496sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written September 1, 2026

Etowah Rural's numbers come from a thin slice of the market right now — just four closings in the window we're tracking — so treat the $417,500 median as a directional read rather than a settled price point. At $184.24 per square foot, pricing here sits in a mid-range band for Forsyth County, and with a data set this small, one unusually large or small home can swing the average noticeably.

A median 17.5 days on market says homes that are priced correctly are moving without much friction. For a seller, that's a case for pricing tight to comparable recent closings rather than testing the ceiling. For a buyer, it means you should have financing and a decision timeline ready before you tour — homes here aren't sitting long enough to negotiate at leisure.

Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Etowah Rural 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.

6580 Lantana Village Way
$425K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,830 sqft
6580 Lantana Village Way
Listed by Velocity Real Estate, LLC
6910 Autumn Hills Drive
$420K · 0.6 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,997 sqft
6910 Autumn Hills Drive
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
6945 Autumn Hills Drive
$495K · 0.6 mi away
5 bd · 3.5 ba
6945 Autumn Hills Drive
Listed by Virtual Properties Realty.com
6015 Thrasher Court
$565K · 0.7 mi away
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,333 sqft
6015 Thrasher Court
Listed by eXp Realty
5910 Crescent Landing Drive
$455K · 0.7 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,600 sqft
5910 Crescent Landing Drive
Listed by LPT Realty
7180 Westray Road
$2.10M · 0.7 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba · 5,192 sqft
7180 Westray Road
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

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

The 60-Second Overview

Etowah Rural market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $418K ($184 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 18 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 30028 (Cumming), 348 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $585K ($193/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 111 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30028 housing market.

Etowah Rural is a small, low-volume corner of the Cumming market in Forsyth County, where recent activity gives a useful but limited window into pricing and pace.

Best for

  • Moving with financing and paperwork ready, given the pace suggested by a 17.5-day median market time.
  • Prioritizing the home and lot itself over shared community amenities.
  • Comfortable making a pricing decision from a small, current comp set rather than years of trend data.

Probably not for

  • Needing a large historical sales record to validate a purchase or listing price.
  • Looking for a community built around organized amenities like a pool or clubhouse.
  • Wanting an extended negotiation window on a home that's priced at or near market.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Etowah Rural 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 Etowah Rural.

Best Buy
Buying or selling a home based on its own merits rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A dataset of just four closings means the median price and per-square-foot figures can shift with the next sale.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers comfortable pricing off tight, current comps rather than broad historical trends.
Avoid If
You need a large comp set or amenity-driven community to feel confident in a valuation.

A Market Defined by Limited Data

With only four recorded closings, Etowah Rural doesn't behave like a high-volume subdivision with a deep comp file. That has real implications: the $417,500 median and $184.24 per-square-foot figure are accurate reflections of what actually sold, but they shouldn't be treated as a stable long-run average. Each closing carries more statistical weight than it would in a larger community, so buyers and sellers should lean on a fresh, targeted comparable pull at the time of any transaction rather than relying on trailing averages alone.

No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, which suggests this is a more standard residential setting rather than one built around a clubhouse, pool, or shared recreational infrastructure. That's not a knock — it just means the value proposition here is about the home and lot themselves, not a bundled amenity package, and should be evaluated on those terms.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Etowah Rural. 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 low-volume micro-market like this one, the difference between a good outcome and an overpriced or underpriced one comes down to how carefully the comps are read. We pull current, hyper-local data rather than leaning on stale averages, and we'll tell you plainly when the sample size means a number deserves more scrutiny before you act on it.

Etowah Rural in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying or selling a home based on its own merits rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA median 17.5-day market time signals homes priced correctly are moving quickly.
Biggest riskA dataset of just four closings means the median price and per-square-foot figures can shift with the next sale.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers comfortable pricing off tight, current comps rather than broad historical trends.
Avoid ifYou need a large comp set or amenity-driven community to feel confident in a valuation.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Etowah Rural sales matched to your home.

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Etowah Rural key facts
LocationCumming, Forsyth County, GA · ZIP 30028, 30534
Amenities listed by sellersNone, Open Access
Sale prices, last 12 months$417,500 median across 4 closed sales · $184 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)17 median
For sale right now0 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, “Etowah Rural key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/etowah-rural, data as of September 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Etowah Rural?
The median sale price in Etowah Rural was $418K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Etowah Rural take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 18 days on market (4 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Etowah Rural?
The best agent for Etowah Rural is one who actively works Cumming 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 Etowah Rural.
How do I find a top Cumming real estate agent who knows Etowah Rural?
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 Etowah Rural and the wider Cumming area.
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Where is Etowah Rural, and what county is it in?
Etowah Rural is in Cumming, Forsyth County, GA, ZIP codes 30028, 30534. The community's center is about 8 miles north of the center of Cumming (straight-line).
Moving with financing and paperwork ready, given the pace suggested by a 17.5-day median market time.Excellent fit
Prioritizing the home and lot itself over shared community amenities.Excellent fit
Comfortable making a pricing decision from a small, current comp set rather than years of trend data.Excellent fit
Needing a large historical sales record to validate a purchase or listing price.Probably not
Looking for a community built around organized amenities like a pool or clubhouse.Probably not
Wanting an extended negotiation window on a home that's priced at or near market.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 2026)
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 2025 (4 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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