Jonesboro
Homes for Sale in Jonesboro, GA
All 129 homes for sale in Jonesboro, GA · median $259,900 · 127 homes for sale in 30236
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Trip Medders · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $190,000, $110 per square foot, a median 36 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1953–1971. At the median price and Clayton County's 2025 rate of 34.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,600.
| Location | Jonesboro, Clayton County, GA · ZIP 30236, 30238, 30297 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Lake |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $190,000 median across 5 closed sales · $110 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 36 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
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, “Jonesboro key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/jonesboro, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Jonesboro: 1 closed sale (median $1,150,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Jonesboro's numbers point to a market priced on the fundamentals of the house itself rather than a shared amenity package or a tight, uniform product line. At a median of $162,500 and roughly $107.79 per square foot, this is a value-driven price point in the Clayton County market, and condition, lot, and square footage will move a specific listing more than anything else will.
A median of 54 days on market is a moderate pace, not a bidding-war pace. That tells sellers to price realistically from day one rather than testing the ceiling, and it tells buyers there is usually room to negotiate on condition or terms rather than needing to waive contingencies to compete.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside JonesboroHomes for Sale in Jonesboro, GA 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.
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The 60-Second Overview
Jonesboro market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $190K ($110 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 36 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 30236 (Jonesboro), 206 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $240K ($136/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 53 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30236 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Jonesboro that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1953 and 1971 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,227 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.
Jonesboro sits in Clayton County with a current median sale price of $162,500 and a median of 54 days on market, a combination that favors buyers doing real diligence over buyers racing the clock.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Jonesboro is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily on price-per-square-foot value rather than amenity access.
- Willing to evaluate condition and lot on a house-by-house basis in a market without a uniform product.
- Comfortable negotiating in a moderate-paced market rather than competing against multiple offers.
Probably not for
- Seeking a community built around shared amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry.
- Needing a large, established sales history to benchmark price with high confidence.
- Expecting a fast, competitive-offer pace typical of tighter-inventory markets.
Housing distress & ownership in Jonesboro, Jonesboro
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.
Jonesboro 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.
The Jonesboro buying strategy.
If we were buying in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro.
What the data is telling us
The current MLS snapshot for Jonesboro does not identify a defined community amenity package, which means value here is coming from the individual property and its lot rather than from shared clubhouse, pool, or gate infrastructure. Buyers should treat each listing on its own terms and budget for individual maintenance and any updates a specific home needs, rather than assuming HOA-covered upkeep.
This snapshot is based on a small closings window (4 recent transactions), so the median price and price-per-square-foot are useful directional markers but can shift as more sales close. A per-square-foot figure of $107.79 alongside a $162,500 median suggests a spread of home sizes and conditions rather than a single consistent product, which is typical of an established, non-amenitized community and worth confirming property-by-property before anchoring on the median.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Jonesboro. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With a limited number of recent closings and no shared amenity data to lean on, pricing a listing or evaluating an offer in Jonesboro takes a closer read of comparable condition and lot characteristics rather than a formula. Momentum works these comps directly against the current MLS activity so sellers price to the 54-day pace instead of guessing, and buyers understand what the per-square-foot figure actually reflects on a given house before they write an offer.
Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro buy.
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Recently off market in Jonesboro
Homes in Jonesboro 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.
- 3340 S Bay Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 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 (7 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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