Lake Claire in Atlanta

Lake Claire
Homes for Sale in Atlanta, GA

All 2,265 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA · median $339,900 · 66 homes for sale in 30307

Community in Atlanta · DeKalb County · ZIP 30307
Median sale $974K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data3 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 24 recorded sales closed at a median of $973,500, $429 per square foot, a median 13 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1924–2024. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $13,400.

Villages & sections of Lake Claire

Lake Claire in Atlanta, GA is a master-planned community recorded as 2 named villages and sections in the MLS; 3 homes are for sale or pending across them today. Each village has its own page with its listings, sales history and HOA/CDD facts.

Lake Claire key facts
LocationAtlanta, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30307
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 93%, condos 7%
Amenities listed by sellersNear Public Transport, Near Shopping, Walk To Schools, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Sale prices, last 12 months$973,500 median across 24 closed sales · $429 per sq ft · +1.7% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)13 median
For sale right now0 active, 2 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, “Lake Claire key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-claire, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Lake Claire Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$974K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 1.7% vs the prior 12 months
+1.7%
1-yr price change
n = 24 and 32 sales in the two windows
$429/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $429 in 2026
99.1%
Sale vs ask
DeKalb median: 96.5%
Tempo
13days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2024 low
100%
Under contract
DeKalb: 18% (513 of 2,868)
0 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
24
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 20 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
2,300sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Lake Claire's median sits at $997,000 with price per square foot running $429.65, which tells you this is a market where the land and the location under the roof carry most of the value. At just 13 days of median time on market, well-priced listings are not lingering long enough for buyers to negotiate from a position of leverage.

For a seller, that combination of tight days-on-market and a high per-square-foot figure argues for pricing to the current pace rather than testing the ceiling. For a buyer, it means having financing and decision-making ready before you tour, because the window to act on the right listing is short.

Lake Claire Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Lake Claire right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($974K) is up 1.7% from the prior 12 months ($958K). With about 20 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: High (24 and 32 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical DeKalb County sale ($974K vs $340K, trailing 12 months, Georgia MLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· 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

Lake Claire market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $974K ($429 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 13 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (24 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30307 (Atlanta), 362 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $746K ($366/sq ft), up 0.6% year over year, with a median 24 days on market. Right now 48 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 30307 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 80 homes in Lake Claire that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1910 and 2026 (median 1945), with a median living area of about 2,300 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 96% 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.

Lake Claire is an intown Atlanta neighborhood in DeKalb County where recent activity points to a market moving faster than a typical two-week cycle, with per-square-foot pricing that reflects consistent demand for the location itself rather than any listed community amenity package.

Best for

  • Buying with financing and decisions already lined up so you can act inside a two-week window.
  • Prioritizing intown location and land value over community-provided amenities.
  • Selling and comfortable pricing to the current pace rather than testing above recent closings.

Probably not for

  • Needing a listed amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
  • Wanting an extended, low-pressure shopping timeline before making an offer.
  • Working with a budget well below the neighborhood's current per-square-foot pricing.

Windows contain 0 to 32 sales each (24 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2023 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k4k
81 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 30307 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).

Lake Claire Market Scorecard

Balanced

Lake Claire is currently a balanced market..

$973,500
Median sold
0/2/24
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: Georgia property tax by county · mortgage payment calculator · rent vs buy.

Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Claire

Live MLS inventory for Lake Claire. 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 Lake Claire listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Lake Claire Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Lake Claire listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1968 Mclendon Avenue · $750,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty
  • 1933 Mclendon Avenue #B · $695,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 31, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • DeKalb County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Lin · Elementary
  • David T Howard · Middle
  • Midtown · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Claire listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Claire address.

If we were buying in Lake Claire 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 Lake Claire.

Best Buy
Buying for the intown Atlanta location itself rather than for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Per-square-foot pricing near $430 means overpaying on condition or lot is an easy mistake without a comparables review.
Sweet Spot
Well-priced, move-in-ready listings that match recent closing data tend to clear the market in under two weeks.
Avoid If
Needing a slow, deliberative decision timeline will put you at a disadvantage against this pace.

What's Actually Driving Price Here

There is no clubhouse, pool, or listed amenity set behind Lake Claire's pricing, based on current MLS listings — the value here is coming from the address and the underlying real estate, not from shared infrastructure. That makes the per-square-foot figure of $429.65 a more honest read on the market than the median price alone, since it strips out the effect of any one large or small home skewing the topline number.

A median of 13 days on market signals that pricing discipline matters. Homes that are priced in line with recent closings are moving in under two weeks; anything priced ahead of the market risks sitting past that window and losing the negotiating position that comes with fresh-listing status.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market moving this fast, with no amenity package to fall back on for differentiation, pricing and positioning have to be right from day one. We track Lake Claire's closings as they happen so sellers price to where the market actually is, not where it was a season ago, and so buyers know how much room, if any, exists to negotiate before they write an offer.

Lake Claire in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying for the intown Atlanta location itself rather than for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest advantageA fast-moving market with a 13-day median that rewards buyers who are ready to move on the right listing.
Biggest riskPer-square-foot pricing near $430 means overpaying on condition or lot is an easy mistake without a comparables review.
Sweet spotWell-priced, move-in-ready listings that match recent closing data tend to clear the market in under two weeks.
Avoid ifNeeding a slow, deliberative decision timeline will put you at a disadvantage against this pace.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Lake Claire homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Lake Claire.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lake Claire?
The median sale price in Lake Claire was $974K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (24 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Lake Claire take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 13 days on market (24 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Claire?
The best agent for Lake Claire is one who actively works Atlanta 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 Lake Claire.
How do I find a top Atlanta real estate agent who knows Lake Claire?
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 Lake Claire and the wider Atlanta area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Claire purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Claire, and what county is it in?
Lake Claire is in Atlanta, DeKalb County, GA, ZIP 30307.
Buying with financing and decisions already lined up so you can act inside a two-week window.Excellent fit
Prioritizing intown location and land value over community-provided amenities.Excellent fit
Selling and comfortable pricing to the current pace rather than testing above recent closings.Excellent fit
Needing a listed amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.Probably not
Wanting an extended, low-pressure shopping timeline before making an offer.Probably not
Working with a budget well below the neighborhood's current per-square-foot pricing.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2023 (81 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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Thinking of selling in Lake Claire? 24 recorded closings; median 13 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the DeKalb County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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