Misty Lake
Homes for Sale in Ellenwood, GA
All 68 homes for sale in Ellenwood, GA · median $277,500 · 118 homes for sale in 30294
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Photo courtesy of Tracey L Bennett, HomeSmart · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $356,500, $103 per square foot, a median 29 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (-6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1995–2007; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 844 ft). At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,910.
| Location | Ellenwood, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30294 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Lake, None |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $356,500 median across 4 closed sales · $103 per sq ft · -6.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 29 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, “Misty Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/misty-lake, data as of September 20, 2026.
Misty Lake's pricing sits in a straightforward band, with a median around $356,500 and a price per square foot near $103. That per-foot number is on the lower end for DeKalb County, which points to a mix of home sizes and condition rather than a premium tied to shared amenities — MLS records show none identified for this community, so whatever value is here is coming from the structure and lot, not a clubhouse or gate.
A median of 29 days on market is a workable pace — not a bidding-war environment, but not a stagnant one either. With only a handful of closings feeding this snapshot, treat any single comp with some caution and lean on a current walk-through of active listings before anchoring a number.
Misty Lake right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($356K) is down 6.2% from the prior 12 months ($380K). With about 3 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 (4 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 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 Misty LakeHomes for Sale in Ellenwood, 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Misty Lake market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $356K ($103 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 29 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30294 (Ellenwood), 230 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $274K ($132/sq ft), up 0.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 72 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30294 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Misty Lake that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1993 and 2007 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 3,097 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Misty Lake is a residential community in Ellenwood, DeKalb County, where current pricing is driven by the individual home and lot rather than by shared community infrastructure.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Misty Lake is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily for home size and lot rather than for a bundled amenity package.
- Comfortable with a moderate, roughly month-long marketing timeline rather than needing an immediate sale.
- Working with an agent to vet condition and comps closely given the limited closing volume behind current pricing.
Probably not for
- Requiring an HOA-maintained pool, clubhouse, or recreational facility as part of the purchase.
- Needing a large, deep dataset of recent comparable sales before feeling confident in a price.
- Expecting a fast, high-competition sale timeline based on scarce inventory alone.
Misty Lake 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 Misty Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Misty 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.
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 Misty Lake.
Value Without a Amenity Premium
The math here is simple: a median price near $356,500 against a per-square-foot figure around $103 suggests buyers are paying for square footage and land more than for a resort-style package of pools, trails, or clubhouses. Current MLS listings for the community show no identified amenities, so pricing conversations should center on condition, lot size, and finish level rather than what the HOA maintains.
At a median of 29 days on market, homes here are moving at a reasonable clip without the frenzy of a tight-inventory pocket. That gives buyers a bit more room to inspect and negotiate, and gives sellers a market that rewards a home priced and presented correctly rather than one that will simply sell itself on location alone.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Misty Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With a small number of recent closings behind this snapshot, pricing a home in Misty Lake correctly takes more than pulling a median off a report. We look at the actual comps behind the number, walk the condition variables that move price per square foot, and price to the market as it stands today — not to a countywide average.
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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
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 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 (13 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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