Monticello
Homes for Sale in Atlanta, GA
All 2,265 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA · median $339,900 · 53 homes for sale in 30354
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 18 recorded sales closed at a median of $336,446, $175 per square foot, a median 19 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-8% versus the prior year). At the median price and Fulton County's 2025 rate of 25.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,490.
Monticello's numbers point to a market driven by individual home condition rather than a uniform product type. A median price just under $337,000 paired with a per-square-foot figure near $175 suggests a mix of home ages and finish levels trading in the same pocket, so two closings on the same street can land far apart on price once you account for updates, layout, and lot.
With only 19 closings in the tracked window, this is a thin-volume market — useful for reading direction, but not enough transactions to lean on for fine-grained pricing. A median 23-day time on market says reasonably priced, presentable homes are moving in about three weeks, which is a normal pace rather than a rushed one. Sellers should price against recent, comparable condition rather than a neighborhood-wide number, and buyers have room to negotiate on anything that has sat past that window.
Monticello right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($336K) is down 8.0% from the prior 12 months ($366K). With about 26 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 (18 and 34 sales in the two windows).
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
Monticello market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $336K ($175 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 19 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30354 (Atlanta), 134 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310K ($175/sq ft), down 7.8% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 39 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 7.2 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 30354 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 78 homes in Monticello that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2007 and 2026 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 1,941 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 87% are townhomes. 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.
Monticello is a Fulton County submarket within Atlanta where current MLS activity shows moderate price points and a per-square-foot figure that reflects a range of home vintages and conditions rather than a single build style.
Who Monticello is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home based on its own condition and updates rather than a shared amenity package.
- Comfortable evaluating price against per-square-foot detail rather than a single neighborhood average.
- Working with a timeline that allows for a typical few-week marketing period rather than needing an instant sale.
Probably not for
- Requiring a confirmed HOA-maintained pool, gate, or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
- Wanting a large pool of recent comparable sales to lean on before setting a price.
- Expecting square footage alone to predict price without weighing condition and finish level.
The Monticello buying strategy.
If we were buying in Monticello 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 Monticello.
What the numbers are actually telling you
A median price near $336,993 alongside a per-square-foot median of $174.65 is a combination worth sitting with. It implies that square footage alone does not explain most of the price variation here — condition, updates, and lot specifics do more of the work. That is common in Atlanta-area pockets where housing stock spans several decades of construction.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should not assume HOA-maintained pools, gates, or clubhouse features are part of the package here. That is not a mark against the area; it simply means any amenity value would come from the individual property or its immediate location rather than a shared community structure. Confirm HOA status and any covenants directly for each listing rather than assuming a standard package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Monticello. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only 19 recent closings, generic comps do not hold up — we pull the actual condition-adjusted sales, not just the median, before we advise on price. That matters whether you are pricing a listing to sell inside that 23-day window or making an offer on a home that has already sat past it.
Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Monticello, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Monticello home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Monticello, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See all homes for sale in Atlanta →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Monticello?
How long do homes in Monticello take to sell?
Who is the best real estate agent for Monticello?
How do I find a top Atlanta real estate agent who knows Monticello?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Monticello?
Where is Monticello, and what county is it in?
Should you buy in Monticello?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| 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 2024 (78 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum will price yours against live local comps — a real number, not an algorithm’s guess.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Monticello fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores: