Hillcrest
Homes for Sale in Atlanta, GA
All 2,265 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA · median $339,900 · 81 homes for sale in 30319
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $500,000, $293 per square foot, a median 15 days on market, sellers accepting 84% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,880.
Hillcrest's pricing right now is being set by a market moving quickly rather than by any single amenity story — there is nothing in the current MLS data pointing to a clubhouse, pool, or organized amenity package driving value. At a median of $500,000 and roughly $292.79 per square foot, price here tracks the home itself: condition, layout, and lot, not a shared amenity line item.
A median of 15 days on market is fast by any standard, and the snapshot is built on a tight, recent window of seven closings. That combination tells sellers they can price with confidence and expect a short runway if the home is presented well, and it tells buyers that hesitation on a well-priced, well-condition property is the main risk — not a slow, forgiving market.
Hillcrest right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($500K) is up 0.0% from the prior 12 months ($500K). 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 (7 and 4 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
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hillcrest right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Hillcrest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $500K ($293 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 15 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30319 (Atlanta), 412 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $952K ($368/sq ft), up 17.5% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 136 active and 31 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30319 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Hillcrest that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1956 and 1958 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,515 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.
Hillcrest is an Atlanta community in DeKalb County where recent activity shows homes moving in about two weeks, with per-square-foot pricing doing more work than any built-in amenity package to explain what a given house is worth.
Who Hillcrest is best for.
Best for
- Evaluating a home primarily on its own condition and finishes rather than a community amenity package.
- Moving decisively in a market where the recent median time on market is about 15 days.
- Comparing listings on a per-square-foot basis, currently near $292.79, to judge relative value.
Probably not for
- Prioritizing a community with an established amenity package, since none is identified in current MLS data here.
- Needing a slow, low-pressure decision timeline when recent closings suggest a fast-moving market.
- Relying on a broad price range to shop by budget — only a single median figure is available here, not a range.
The Hillcrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Hillcrest.
What's Actually Setting Price Here
With no community amenities identified in current listings, Hillcrest's value proposition rests on the individual home and its location within Atlanta and DeKalb County rather than on shared infrastructure like a pool, gate, or clubhouse. That means two houses a block apart can price very differently based on condition and updates, and buyers should expect the per-square-foot figure — currently near $292.79 — to be the more reliable comparison point than a flat median alone.
A 15-day median days-on-market, drawn from a recent seven-closing window, points to a market where well-prepared listings are not sitting. That's a small sample, so it should be read as a directional signal of pace rather than a guarantee, but it aligns with a seller's market posture: price to the comps, expect activity, and don't leave room for a long negotiation window.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this fast-moving and this thinly documented on amenities, the work is in the comparison — knowing which recent closings actually match a given home's condition and finish level, not just its address. Momentum tracks the underlying per-square-foot data and days-on-market pace in Hillcrest so buyers can move with a clear number in hand and sellers can price to match current velocity rather than guesswork.
Hillcrest 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| 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 (12 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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