Fairburn Heights
Homes for Sale in Atlanta, GA
All 3,328 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA · median $344,950 · 225 homes for sale in 30331
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As of November 2026, Fairburn Heights in Atlanta, GA has 5 homes for sale, asking from $140,900 to $375,000 (median $160,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $150,000, $129 per square foot, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950–1969; 5 listings state no HOA; none of the 11 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 892 ft). At the median price and Fulton County's 2025 rate of 25.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,560.
Last 30 days in Fairburn Heights: 1 new listing (median asking $375,000). 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 Fairburn Heights
Live MLS inventory for Fairburn Heights. 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.
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Active · 133 daysActive and pending Fairburn Heights 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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Fairburn Heights is pricing at a median of $150,000 with a median price per square foot of $128.57, which puts this squarely in the value tier of the Atlanta market. At just under 47 days of median time on market, homes here are not moving instantly, but they are not sitting stale either — this reads as a normal, unhurried pace rather than a stalled one.
The sample behind this snapshot is thin — five closings in the window — so treat any single data point as directional, not definitive. For both buyers and sellers, that means pricing a home here should lean on a direct comparison to whatever has actually closed recently, not on a broader Atlanta-wide assumption. A seller has room to test the market a bit; a buyer has room to negotiate on condition and terms rather than racing a bidding war.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Fairburn Heights right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 17% 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 (6 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($150K) is down 1.6% from the prior 12 months ($152K). 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 6 sales in the two windows).
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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
Fairburn Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $150K ($129 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 47 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30331 (Atlanta), 405 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($157/sq ft), up 1.2% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 149 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30331 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Fairburn Heights that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1950 and 1969 (median 1961), with a median living area of about 1,144 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Fairburn Heights sits in Fulton County within the Atlanta market, with pricing that lands well below the metro's broader median — a profile that tends to draw buyers focused on entry cost and per-square-foot value over amenity-driven premiums.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Fairburn Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily for square footage and entry price rather than community features.
- Comfortable doing a direct, house-by-house comparison rather than relying on broad market averages.
- Looking to negotiate on price or terms in a market that is not moving at a fast clip.
Probably not for
- Needing an HOA-maintained amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse.
- Requiring a large, well-established sales history to benchmark pricing with confidence.
- Expecting a fast, competitive-offer environment typical of higher-volume submarkets.
Fairburn Heights on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Fulton County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Harper-Archer · Elementary
- Harper Archer · Middle
- Douglass · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairburn Heights listings and can change; always confirm with the Fulton County School System for a specific address.
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The Fairburn Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairburn Heights 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 Fairburn Heights.
What the numbers are actually saying
A median price per square foot of $128.57 is a useful anchor here: it tells you this is a market where the price tag is driven largely by square footage and condition, not by a scarcity premium or a name-brand amenity package. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which reinforces that whatever value exists in Fairburn Heights is coming from the house and the lot, not a clubhouse or gated entry.
With only five closings feeding this snapshot, the median dom of 47 days should be read as a general signal of pace rather than a precise timer. Sellers pricing near or below the $150,000 median with square footage that checks out against that per-square-foot figure are working with the grain of the market. Buyers should expect that condition, not competition, is likely to be the biggest swing factor in what a given listing actually costs.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairburn Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Fairburn Heights buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.2). Basis: Recent Direction -1.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 100.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thinly traded, the comps that exist matter more than usual, and reading them correctly takes local familiarity with what actually closed and why. Momentum works Fulton County and the broader Atlanta market regularly, which means pricing a listing or vetting an offer in Fairburn Heights starts from real transaction data rather than a metro-wide average that does not fit a five-sale sample.
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Recently off market in Fairburn Heights
Homes in Fairburn Heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 317 Argus Circle · off market
- 3463 Mark Place · off market
| Location | Atlanta, Fulton County, GA · ZIP 30331 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $150,000 median across 5 closed sales · $129 per sq ft · -1.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 47 median |
| For sale right now | 5 active, 1 pending · median asking $169,000 · 12.0 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, “Fairburn Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fairburn-heights, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Fairburn Heights
The newest homes for sale in Fairburn Heights right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 3493 Mark Place $375,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 sq ft · listed Oct 16, 2026 Courtesy of Fathom Realty GA, LLC
- 306 Ard Place $160,900 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sq ft · listed Jun 30, 2026 Courtesy of Mainstay Brokerage
- 312 Fairburn Road $140,900 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sq ft · listed Jun 22, 2026 Courtesy of Mainstay Brokerage
- 230 Argus Circle $170,900 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sq ft · listed Jun 14, 2026 Courtesy of Mainstay Brokerage
- 333 Argus Circle $145,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sq ft · listed Apr 6, 2026 Courtesy of Mainstay Brokerage
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Every Home for Sale in Fairburn Heights Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Fairburn Heights listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3493 Mark Place · $375,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Fathom Realty GA, LLC
- 306 Ard Place · $160,900 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Mainstay Brokerage
- 312 Fairburn Road · $140,900 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Mainstay Brokerage
- 230 Argus Circle · $170,900 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Mainstay Brokerage
- 333 Argus Circle · $145,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Mainstay Brokerage
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Fairburn Heights Market Scorecard
Fairburn Heights is currently a strong buyer's market. About 10.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $160,900, and homes go under contract in about 133 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Fairburn Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fairburn Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Cobb commissioners allow accessory dwelling units and adopt data center standards
The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to allow accessory dwelling units by special land use permit, capped at 850 square feet and half the main home's floor area. The board also adopted a data center definition with 300-foot setbacks from residential, church and school property lines and noise limits of 65 decibels by day and 55 at night. The action follows a six-month data center moratorium that was extended in August.
What it may mean for the marketBackyard units add a new, case-by-case path for small rental or multigenerational-use housing in Cobb, while the setback and noise rules shape where large data center campuses can locate relative to existing neighborhoods. The site is about 13 miles north of Fairburn Heights.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - October 2026Retail & Dining
Nordstrom Rack opens in former DSW space at Atlantic Station
Nordstrom Rack opened a roughly 28,000-square-foot store at Atlantic Station in the anchor space DSW held for over two decades. It is the chain's eighth Georgia store. Owner Hines has also hired Trademark Property Company for retail management and leasing, and no replacement for the closed Publix has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe opening fills a long-standing anchor space and adds an off-price shopping option within the district. The project is about 6 miles east of Fairburn Heights, elsewhere in Fulton County.
Source: Urbanize Atlanta - October 2026Retail & Dining
Retail overhaul begins on Virginia-Highland's North Highland Avenue strip
Developer Third & Urban started work in October on the Atkins Park block, investing over $3 million in building and streetscape upgrades across three blocks. A largely vacant section at 780 North Highland Ave. will get an indoor-outdoor courtyard and new retail, with completion expected by spring 2027 and food and beverage tenants targeted. Existing businesses remain open during construction.
What it may mean for the marketRenovated storefronts and a courtyard should add new dining and shopping options along a walkable commercial strip by spring 2027. The project is about 9 miles east of Fairburn Heights, elsewhere in Fulton County.
Source: Urbanize Atlanta - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Beltline breaks ground on Northwest Trail Segment 2A toward Peachtree Road
Beltline leaders broke ground on a 0.3-mile, 14-foot-wide multi-use trail near Bobby Jones Golf Course heading east toward Peachtree Road, with a pedestrian bridge and elevated section. Construction is scheduled to finish in early 2028, and the full Northwest Trail will span 4.3 miles from Blandtown to Lindbergh and Morosgo.
What it may mean for the marketThe segment will give walkers and cyclists a protected link toward the Peachtree Road corridor, including the Piedmont Hospital and Shepherd Center area, when finished in 2028. The project is about 8 miles northeast of Fairburn Heights, elsewhere in Fulton County.
Source: Urbanize Atlanta - September 2026Infrastructure
Atlanta City Council advances resolution for 22-mile Beltline rail roadmap
A resolution from Council Member Kelsea Bond asks the mayor, MARTA and Beltline leaders to build an implementation and funding roadmap for a $3.5 billion, 22-mile light rail loop. A full Council vote was scheduled for Sept. 21, with a proposed Jan. 26, 2027 deadline for the roadmap. Public comment on the Beltline transit plan closes Nov. 3, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketIf funded, Beltline rail could improve transit access to intown neighborhoods and job centers, though no construction start or first segment has been set. The site is about 8 miles east of Fairburn Heights.
Source: Axios Atlanta
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.
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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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