Fairways at Cottonfield
Homes for Sale in Mcdonough, GA
All 286 homes for sale in Mcdonough, GA · median $367,000 · 322 homes for sale in 30253
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As of September 2026, Fairways at Cottonfield in Mcdonough, GA has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Fairways at Cottonfield in Mcdonough, GA since 2024, the most recent in December 2025. Across Mcdonough as a whole, 720 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $367,990, 42 median days on market, with 273 homes for sale today. At that median and Henry County's 2025 rate of 28.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,250.

Fairways at Cottonfield is a golf-oriented subdivision in McDonough, and with no standout amenities surfacing in the current MLS listings, price here is driven by the homes themselves — square footage, condition, and how recently a place has been updated. Expect a wide spread from listing to listing rather than a single going rate, so comparable-by-comparable analysis matters more than any headline number.
Without a median price or active count to anchor a read, the posture is straightforward: sellers should price to condition and recent nearby closings, not aspiration, and buyers should underwrite each home on its own merits. The lack of a differentiating amenity package means the house has to carry the deal.
Fairways at Cottonfield 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 22, 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
A golf-course-adjacent community in McDonough, Henry County, where the individual home — its layout, updates, and upkeep — does most of the work in setting value, since no community amenities distinguish current listings.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Fairways at Cottonfield that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2002 and 2021 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,927 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.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Fairways at Cottonfield is best for.
Best for
- Buying in the McDonough / Henry County area with a commute-to-retail location in mind
- Willing to compare homes on condition and updates rather than a single price point
- Looking for a golf-course-adjacent setting without paying for amenities you won't use
Probably not for
- Requiring a built-in slate of community amenities to justify the purchase
- Wanting a turnkey home with zero tolerance for variation in condition between listings
- Expecting a fixed neighborhood price rather than value that swings with each property
The market around Fairways at Cottonfield
Fairways at Cottonfield is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30253, 426 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Mcdonough.
Across Henry County, 1,261 homes are active and 346 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 30253 (Mcdonough), 528 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $350K ($150/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 192 active and 72 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30253 housing market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fairways at Cottonfield specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Fairways at Cottonfield, Mcdonough
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairways at Cottonfield
Live MLS inventory for Fairways at Cottonfield. 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 Fairways at Cottonfield listings as of 2026-09-20, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Every Home for Sale in Fairways At Cottonfield Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Fairways At Cottonfield listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 226 Long Drive · $325,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty
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).
- Oakland · Elementary
- McDonough · Middle
- McDonough · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairways at Cottonfield listings and can change; always confirm with the Henry County School System for a specific address.
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The Fairways at Cottonfield buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairways at Cottonfield 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 Fairways at Cottonfield.
What actually moves value here
In a subdivision like this, condition is the lever. Two homes of similar size can trade well apart depending on kitchens, baths, roof and mechanical age, and how move-in-ready they present. Buyers should budget for the difference between a renovated home and one that needs work, and sellers should know that deferred maintenance shows up directly in the offer.
Location within Henry County and the McDonough area is the other half of the story — proximity to commuting routes, retail, and everyday services. Because the current listings don't identify shared community amenities, don't assume the neighborhood carries the value on its own; verify what conveys and what the HOA does or does not cover before you write or accept an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairways at Cottonfield. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where value hinges on condition rather than amenities, the pricing work is the whole game. We pull the right comparables, weigh updates honestly, and tell a seller when a listing price is ahead of the house — and a buyer when a home is priced for work it still needs. That candor is the point.
Fairways at Cottonfield in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Fairways at Cottonfield buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairways at Cottonfield sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Fairways at Cottonfield, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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24% of homes for sale in ZIP 30253 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 (2026-09-21).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (5 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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