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As of November 2026, Great Waters in Eatonton, GA has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Great Waters in Eatonton, GA since 2024, the most recent in March 2026. Across Eatonton as a whole, 421 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,691, 70 median days on market, with 248 homes for sale today. At that median and Putnam County's 2025 rate of 17.98 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,850.

Live · Great Waters Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Putnam: 19% (160 of 861)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written September 2, 2026

Great Waters sits in Eatonton, Putnam County, in the Lake Oconee orbit of middle Georgia. Pricing here is condition- and lot-driven rather than set by any standardized product; expect a wide spread between homes depending on siting, updates, and proximity to water. With no community amenities surfacing from current MLS listings, value is carried by the individual property, not a shared amenity package.

For buyers, that means underwriting each home on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood premium. For sellers, presentation and condition do the heavy lifting — the market rewards a home that shows well and prices to its actual state, not to a community benchmark that the listings do not support.

Figures in this note are as of September 2, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Great Waters Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Great Waters right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 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, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 3, 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

Great Waters is a Lake Oconee-area address in Eatonton, Putnam County. Because current listings surface no shared amenities, the story here is about the individual home and its setting rather than a packaged community experience.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Great Waters that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1990 and 2026 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 1,902 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 86% 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.

Best for

  • Buying for a quiet Lake Oconee-area setting in middle Georgia
  • Buyers who will evaluate a home on its lot, condition, and siting rather than a community brand
  • Buying with patience to compare properties carefully within a wide price spread

Probably not for

  • Buying primarily for a clubhouse, marina, or golf amenity package
  • Wanting a standardized, easily comparable product with a clear neighborhood premium
  • Needing a dense, in-town setting rather than a lake-area address near Eatonton

The market around Great Waters

Great Waters is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 31024, 242 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Eatonton.

Across Putnam County, 701 homes are active and 160 pending (19% under contract).

In ZIP 31024 (Eatonton), 171 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $393K ($220/sq ft), up 3.5% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 73 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 31024 housing market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Great Waters specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Great Waters 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 Great Waters.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Lake Oconee-area home and will judge it on its own lot and condition.
Biggest Risk
With no shared amenities identified, there is no community package softening the price of any single home.
Sweet Spot
A well-sited, well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid If
You expect a resort-style amenity package baked into the address.

Reading Great Waters without an amenity crutch

In many lake-adjacent communities, a clubhouse, marina, or golf package anchors the price conversation. Great Waters, as it appears in current MLS data, does not give you that shortcut — no community amenities are identified. That puts the weight of value squarely on the property itself: the lot, the build quality, the condition, and how close it sits to the water and the corridor into Eatonton.

The practical upshot is that comparisons need to be done carefully. Two homes can carry very different prices for reasons that have nothing to do with a shared feature and everything to do with siting and updates. Buyers should walk each home with fresh eyes; sellers should be honest about where their property lands on the condition curve.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Great Waters. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market that lives or dies on individual property condition is exactly where a broker earns their keep. We work the Georgia MLS across the Lake Oconee area and will tell you plainly when a home is priced to its setting and when it is not — no amenity story to lean on, just the property in front of you.

Great Waters in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Lake Oconee-area home and will judge it on its own lot and condition.
Biggest advantageValue is property-specific, so a well-chosen home can stand apart from its neighbors.
Biggest riskWith no shared amenities identified, there is no community package softening the price of any single home.
Sweet spotA well-sited, well-maintained home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid ifYou expect a resort-style amenity package baked into the address.
The takeaway

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

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Homes in Great Waters 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. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Waters a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Great Waters is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Great Waters?
The best agent for Great Waters is one who actively works Eatonton 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 Great Waters.
How do I find a top Eatonton real estate agent who knows Great Waters?
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 Great Waters and the wider Eatonton area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Great Waters?
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Where is Great Waters, and what county is it in?
Great Waters is in Eatonton, Putnam County, GA, ZIP 31024.
Buying for a quiet Lake Oconee-area setting in middle GeorgiaExcellent fit
Buyers who will evaluate a home on its lot, condition, and siting rather than a community brandExcellent fit
Buying with patience to compare properties carefully within a wide price spreadExcellent fit
Buying primarily for a clubhouse, marina, or golf amenity packageProbably not
Wanting a standardized, easily comparable product with a clear neighborhood premiumProbably not
Needing a dense, in-town setting rather than a lake-area address near EatontonProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026)
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2024 (6 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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