Governors Preserve
Homes for Sale in Canton, GA
All 184 homes for sale in Canton, GA · median $560,000 · 217 homes for sale in 30115
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, Governors Preserve in Canton, GA has 13 homes for sale and 6 pending, asking from $560,000 to $977,900 (median $850,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $758,000, $222 per square foot, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2026 with 14 new construction. At the median price and Cherokee County's 2025 rate of 23.1 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,000.
| Location | Canton, Cherokee County, GA · ZIP 30115 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Playground, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $758,000 median across 9 closed sales · $222 per sq ft · -1.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 50 median |
| For sale right now | 13 active, 6 pending · median asking $850,000 · 17.3 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, “Governors Preserve key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/governors-preserve, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Governors Preserve: 4 new listings (median asking $702,500), 6 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $813,508). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Governors Preserve
Live MLS inventory for Governors Preserve. 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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Pending · 1 daysActive and pending Governors Preserve listings as of 2026-09-21, 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 Governors Preserve Right Now (19)
All 19 active and pending Governors Preserve listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2114 Harmony Drive · $949,900 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Partners
- 2139 Harmony Drive · $689,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Atlanta Communities
- 823 Kemp Court · $834,253 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 822 Kemp Court · $935,738 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 819 Kemp Court · $1,070,965 · 4 bd / 5.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 740 Conley Drive · $1,059,175 · 4 bd / 4.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 744 Conley Drive · $863,627 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 106 Lumpkin Way · $695,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Opendoor Brokerage
- 507 Perdue Trail · $710,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Atlanta Communities
- 103 Lumpkin Way · $977,900 · 6 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 6, 2026 · listed by Atlanta Communities
- 2098 Harmony Drive · $850,000 · 7 bd / 4 ba · listed Jul 11, 2026 · listed by HomeSmart
- 515 Perdue Trail · $835,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 5, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 722 Conley Drive · $929,990 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 24, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 724 Conley Drive · $884,990 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 2069 Harmony Drive · $560,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Resideum Real Estate
- 720 Conley Drive · $869,990 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 613 Talmadge Lane · $959,000 · 7 bd / 5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Origins Real Estate of Georgia
- 718 Conley Drive · $769,990 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
- 716 Conley Drive · $713,990 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by HMS Real Estate
Governors Preserve is pricing in the mid-$700s, with a per-square-foot figure just over $220 — a number that reflects larger, more finished homes rather than a broad entry-level tier. With only a handful of closings in the current window, that median should be read as directional, not a hard ceiling or floor for what a given home will bring.
A median days-on-market north of 70 tells you this is not a bid-and-close-in-a-week environment. Sellers who price realistically and present a home in move-in condition are still finding buyers; sellers who chase last cycle's number are the ones sitting past the two-month mark.
Governors Preserve right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 17.3 months of supply and 32% 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: High (19 active and pending listings, 9 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($758K) is down 1.6% from the prior 12 months ($770K). With about 7 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: Medium (9 and 11 sales in the two windows).
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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
Governors Preserve market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $758K ($222 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 50 days on market for closed sales, and 17.3 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 (9 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30115 (Canton), 550 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $584K ($201/sq ft), up 0.1% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 140 active and 55 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30115 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 29 homes in Governors Preserve that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2001 and 2026 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 4,053 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4.5-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.
Governors Preserve sits in Canton, Cherokee County, with pricing that runs at the higher end for the area and a pace that rewards patience over urgency on both sides of the transaction.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Governors Preserve is best for.
Best for
- Trading up to more square footage or higher-end finishes within Cherokee County.
- Willing to negotiate on timeline or terms in exchange for a less competitive bidding environment.
- Comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits without relying on a formal community amenity package.
Probably not for
- Needing a guaranteed quick close in a high-velocity market.
- Prioritizing a neighborhood built around shared amenities like a clubhouse or pool system.
- Working with a tight budget below the community's current mid-$700s median.
Governors Preserve 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Cherokee County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Cherokee County School System posted a 91.8% four-year graduation rate and 41,455 students across 37 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Avery · Elementary
- Creekland · Middle
- Creekview · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Governors Preserve listings and can change; always confirm with the Cherokee County School System for a specific address.
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The Governors Preserve buying strategy.
If we were buying in Governors Preserve 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 Governors Preserve.
What the numbers are actually saying
The per-square-foot figure here — just over $220 — puts Governors Preserve above a typical entry-level Cherokee County price point, which lines up with a market where buyers are paying for larger floor plans and updated finishes rather than base-model construction. Current MLS data does not identify a formal amenity package for the community, so buyers should treat the value proposition here as the home and lot itself, not a shared clubhouse or pool system, and confirm any neighborhood-level offerings directly during due diligence.
The 74-day median days-on-market is the number that should shape strategy. It is long enough to rule out an assumption of a fast sale, and it means sellers need a pricing and presentation plan built for a buyer pool that is taking its time to compare options. For buyers, that same pace creates room to negotiate on terms, inspection requests, or closing timeline rather than competing purely on speed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Governors Preserve. 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 Governors Preserve 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 17.3 months of supply; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With a limited number of recent closings to benchmark against, pricing a listing or structuring an offer in Governors Preserve takes more than pulling a median off a report. We track how each closed sale compares on condition and square footage so a seller's number is defensible and a buyer's offer is grounded in what actually closed, not just what is currently listed.
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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 Governors Preserve buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Governors Preserve sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Governors Preserve
Homes in Governors Preserve 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.
- 741 Conley Drive · off market
- 743 Conley Drive · off market
32% of homes for sale in Governors Preserve 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 (2026-09-22).
Governors Preserve Market Scorecard
Governors Preserve is currently a strong buyer's market. About 17.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $850,000, and homes go under contract in about 101 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 2023 (29 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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