Iris Lake
Homes for Sale in Mcdonough, GA
All 286 homes for sale in Mcdonough, GA · median $367,000 · 298 homes for sale in 30252
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As of September 2026, Iris Lake in Mcdonough, GA has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Iris Lake in Mcdonough, GA since 2023, the most recent in February 2026. 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.
Last 30 days in Iris Lake: 1 new listing (median asking $2,750,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Iris Lake is a small pocket within McDonough, and price here is driven far more by the individual home — its condition, updates, and lot — than by any community premium. With no shared amenities identified in current MLS listings, there is no clubhouse, pool, or gated feature helping to set a floor. What you pay tracks what the specific house delivers.
For buyers, that means read each listing on its own merits and compare condition closely; two homes in Iris Lake can justify very different prices. For sellers, presentation carries the weight here. Because there is no amenity story to lean on, a clean, well-maintained, move-in-ready home is what separates a strong sale from a slow one.
Iris Lake 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, 1 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
Iris Lake sits in McDonough, in Henry County, within the broader south-metro Atlanta corridor. It is a compact residential setting where the homes themselves — not community features — define value.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Iris Lake that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2016 and 2018 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 2,320 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.
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 Iris Lake is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home you will judge on its own condition rather than on community perks
- Looking for a McDonough location with south-metro Atlanta commute access
- Buyers who prefer a compact residential setting over a large amenitized development
Probably not for
- Wanting a pool, clubhouse, or gated entrance as part of the community
- Seeking a single predictable price point across the neighborhood
- Buyers who prioritize resort-style shared amenities over the house itself
The market around Iris Lake
Iris Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30252, 370 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Mcdonough.
Across Henry County, 1,261 homes are active and 346 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 30252 (Mcdonough), 432 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $409K ($146/sq ft), down 1.4% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 142 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30252 housing market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Iris Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Iris Lake, 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 Iris Lake
Live MLS inventory for Iris Lake. 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 Iris Lake 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 Iris Lake Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Iris Lake listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1189 Iris Lake Road · $2,750,000 · 6 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by WePartner Realty, LLC
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).
- Tussahaw · Elementary
- Locust Grove · Middle
- Locust Grove · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Iris Lake listings and can change; always confirm with the Henry County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Iris Lake address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Locust Grove High School
The Iris Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Iris Lake 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 Iris Lake.
What actually moves price in Iris Lake
With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, pricing in Iris Lake is condition-driven. Updated kitchens and baths, roof and system age, and lot specifics do the heavy lifting, so expect a spread that reflects how well each house has been kept rather than a single going rate for the neighborhood.
McDonough's Henry County location puts Iris Lake within reach of the interstate spine that connects south-metro Atlanta, which matters for commute and resale demand. Beyond that, judge the community house by house — the absence of shared amenities keeps the focus squarely on the property itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Iris Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no amenity story to lean on, an accurate read of each home's condition is everything. We price and position on the merits of the specific house, pull comparable McDonough sales carefully, and tell you plainly when a listing is asking more than its condition supports — on either side of the deal.
Iris Lake 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 Iris Lake 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 Iris Lake sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Iris Lake, 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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20% of homes for sale in ZIP 30252 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 2023 (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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