Lake Spivey
Homes for Sale in Jonesboro, GA
All 129 homes for sale in Jonesboro, GA · median $259,900 · 127 homes for sale in 30236
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Photo courtesy of Renee' Keeble · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Lake Spivey in Jonesboro, GA has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Lake Spivey in Jonesboro, GA since 2024, the most recent in May 2026. Across Jonesboro as a whole, 358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $240,000, 36 median days on market, with 105 homes for sale today. At that median and Clayton County's 2025 rate of 34.15 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,280.
Lake Spivey trades on one thing: proximity to and, in many cases, direct frontage on the private lake for which it's named. Current MLS data pulled for this snapshot doesn't return a formal amenities list, which tells us as much as it hides — this is not a subdivision built around a clubhouse or a packaged HOA lifestyle, it's a collection of homes organized around water access that varies parcel to parcel.
That variability is the whole ballgame for pricing and negotiation. Two homes on the same street can carry very different value depending on whether one has a dock, a lake view, or neither. Buyers should treat lake access as a line-item to verify directly rather than assume from the listing photos, and sellers should document exactly what rights come with the parcel — that clarity moves a lake property faster than almost anything else in the listing.
Lake Spivey 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 23, 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 Spivey sits in Jonesboro, Clayton County, built around a private lake rather than a formal amenity package, so the defining feature of any given home here is its relationship to the water rather than a shared clubhouse or pool.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Lake Spivey that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1971 and 2024 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 6,390 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 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.
Aerial and on-site photos of Lake Spivey. Swipe to explore the community.
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Lake SpiveyPhotos from Georgia MLS listings in Lake Spivey; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Lake Spivey is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing water proximity or direct lake access over a packaged amenity list.
- Willing to do parcel-level due diligence on dock rights, frontage, and any lake association before making an offer.
- Looking in Clayton County for a lower-key, lake-oriented setting rather than a heavily programmed community.
Probably not for
- Expecting a clubhouse, community pool, or other shared recreational amenities as part of the purchase.
- Wanting a uniform HOA structure where every home carries identical rights and restrictions.
- Not interested in verifying lake access or dock rights directly, since that information isn't standardized across listings.
The market around Lake Spivey
Lake Spivey is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30236, 155 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jonesboro.
Across Clayton County, 712 homes are active and 224 pending (24% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Spivey specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Spivey, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Spivey
Live MLS inventory for Lake Spivey. 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 Spivey listings as of 2026-09-22, 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 Lake Spivey Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Lake Spivey listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2316 Emerald Drive · $789,000 · 6 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by South Metro Property Management
Schools
- Clayton County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Clayton County School System posted a 86.3% four-year graduation rate and 49,793 students across 68 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Suder · Elementary
- Roberts · Middle
- Jonesboro · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Spivey listings and can change; always confirm with the Clayton County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Spivey address.
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The Lake Spivey buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Spivey 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 Lake Spivey.
What the lake actually buys you
Because current MLS records for this community don't surface a standard amenities list, the practical takeaway is that Lake Spivey isn't a master-planned neighborhood with a shared rec center or programmed common space. What buyers are actually paying for is the lake itself — and specifically, each home's individual relationship to it: frontage, a deeded dock, a view, or simply proximity within the community's footprint.
That means due diligence here looks different than in an amenity-heavy subdivision. Instead of comparing pool schedules or clubhouse rental rates, the questions are about the parcel: is there private or shared lake access, is there an association governing the lake itself, and what maintenance or usage rules attach to any dock or shoreline. None of that is standardized across the community, so it has to be confirmed property by property.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Spivey. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where the listing sheet won't tell you whether a home actually has usable lake access, having someone pull the plat, check for a lake association, and confirm dock rights before you write an offer is the difference between buying the lake and buying near it. We do that legwork directly with Clayton County records and current GAMLS data rather than relying on marketing copy.
Lake Spivey 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 Lake Spivey 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 Lake Spivey sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lake Spivey, 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 30236 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 22, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (8 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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