Forest of Southland in Stone Mountain

Forest of Southland
Homes for Sale in Stone Mountain, GA

All 179 homes for sale in Stone Mountain, GA · median $290,000 · 84 homes for sale in 30087

Community in Stone Mountain · DeKalb County · ZIP 30087
Median sale $365K
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As of September 2026, Forest of Southland in Stone Mountain, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $365,000, $141 per square foot, a median 30 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–1995. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,030.

Part of the Southland master-planned community in Stone Mountain, GA — see all Southland homes for sale (5 listings across 4 villages and sections in the MLS).

Forest of Southland key facts
LocationStone Mountain, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30087
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Clubhouse, Golf, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Sale prices, last 12 months$365,000 median across 3 closed sales · $141 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)30 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $350,000 · 4.0 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, “Forest of Southland key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-of-southland, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Forest of Southland: 1 new listing (median asking $350,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Forest of Southland Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$365K
Median sold · 12 mo
$141/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $141 in 2026
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
30days
Median DOM · closed
30 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
DeKalb: 18% (513 of 2,868)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Track record · 1 years of records
2,609sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Forest of Southland's numbers point to a market that trades on condition more than anything else. A median price of $365,000 against a median of $140.55 per square foot tells you this is a value-priced pocket of Stone Mountain where the spread between an updated home and a dated one likely matters more than lot size or street.

A median of 30 days on market is a workable pace for both sides. It is not a bidding-war environment, but it is not a stale one either — sellers who price to current condition and comparable closings should expect reasonable interest, and buyers who move decisively on a well-priced, well-kept listing will not have much room to negotiate on that particular home.

Forest of Southland Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Forest of Southland right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 23, 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

Forest of Southland market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $365K ($141 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 30 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 30087 (Stone Mountain), 222 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $382K ($155/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 48 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 5.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30087 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Forest of Southland that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1988 and 1995 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 2,616 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.

Forest of Southland is a Stone Mountain community in DeKalb County where recent activity has centered on a median price of $365,000, with condition and finish level doing most of the work in how individual homes are priced against each other.

Best for

  • Buying a home where price reflects condition and square footage rather than a shared amenity fee.
  • Trading up from a smaller property while keeping overall cost in a moderate range for DeKalb County.
  • Buyers comfortable doing homework on a home's specific updates rather than leaning on a large pool of recent comparables.

Probably not for

  • Needing an on-site clubhouse, pool, or other managed community amenity as part of the purchase.
  • Wanting a fast-turnover market with dozens of recent closings to lean on for comparables.
  • Looking for a premium price point where finish level is already priced in across the board.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest of Southland

Live MLS inventory for Forest of Southland. 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 Forest of Southland listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Forest Of Southland Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Forest Of Southland listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • DeKalb County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Wynbrooke · Elementary
  • Stephenson · Middle
  • Stephenson · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest of Southland listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Forest of Southland address.

If we were buying in Forest of Southland 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 Forest of Southland.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a value-priced DeKalb County home where price is driven by the property itself rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
With a thin volume of recent closings, comparables can be sparse, so pricing a listing or an offer takes extra diligence.
Sweet Spot
A home priced near or below the $140.55 per-square-foot median, in solid condition, in a roughly 30-day market window.
Avoid If
Skip this community if a homeowners' association amenity package — pool, clubhouse, or gated access — is a requirement for you.

What the numbers are telling you

With only a handful of closings feeding the current snapshot, this is a market best read in trends rather than exact comparables. The per-square-foot figure of $140.55 is a useful anchor for evaluating any specific listing, but it should be treated as a starting point for a conversation about that home's finishes, systems, and layout — not a ceiling or floor.

No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, which suggests this is a straightforward housing stock without a homeowners' association package driving the pricing story. That puts more weight on the home itself — square footage, condition, and lot — as the primary value drivers, rather than shared pools, gates, or clubhouses.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest of Southland. 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 market with a limited number of recent closings, pricing a home correctly or evaluating an offer requires reading beyond the headline median. We track how individual sales compare on a price-per-square-foot basis and what condition and updates actually did to the final number, so you are negotiating from an informed position rather than a rough average.

Forest of Southland in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a value-priced DeKalb County home where price is driven by the property itself rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA median price point in the $365,000 range keeps entry costs approachable relative to more amenity-heavy communities.
Biggest riskWith a thin volume of recent closings, comparables can be sparse, so pricing a listing or an offer takes extra diligence.
Sweet spotA home priced near or below the $140.55 per-square-foot median, in solid condition, in a roughly 30-day market window.
Avoid ifSkip this community if a homeowners' association amenity package — pool, clubhouse, or gated access — is a requirement for you.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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How much local inventory is already under contract

22% of homes for sale in ZIP 30087 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 (2026-09-23).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forest of Southland?
The median sale price in Forest of Southland was $365K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Forest of Southland take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 30 days on market (3 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Forest of Southland a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Forest of Southland is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forest of Southland?
The best agent for Forest of Southland is one who actively works Stone Mountain 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 Forest of Southland.
How do I find a top Stone Mountain real estate agent who knows Forest of Southland?
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 Forest of Southland and the wider Stone Mountain area.
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Where is Forest of Southland, and what county is it in?
Forest of Southland is in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, GA, ZIP 30087.
Buying a home where price reflects condition and square footage rather than a shared amenity fee.Excellent fit
Trading up from a smaller property while keeping overall cost in a moderate range for DeKalb County.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable doing homework on a home's specific updates rather than leaning on a large pool of recent comparables.Excellent fit
Needing an on-site clubhouse, pool, or other managed community amenity as part of the purchase.Probably not
Wanting a fast-turnover market with dozens of recent closings to lean on for comparables.Probably not
Looking for a premium price point where finish level is already priced in across the board.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 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 (3 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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