North Forest
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, GA
All 265 homes for sale in Gainesville, GA · median $500,000
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Photo courtesy of Carl Soriano, Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, North Forest in Gainesville, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $275,000, $209 per square foot, a median 57 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1979–2004. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,790.
| Location | Gainesville, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30338 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 50%, condos 43%, manufactured home,single family residence 7% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Walk To Schools, None, Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $275,000 median across 7 closed sales · $209 per sq ft · -3.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 57 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $462,500 · 1.5 months of supply |
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, “North Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/north-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in North Forest: 1 new listing (median asking $650,000), 2 closed sales (median $267,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
North Forest's pricing sits in a moderate band for the area, with a median of $282,500 and a per-square-foot figure of $197.80. That combination points to a market where condition and layout do more to set price than any shared amenity package, since current MLS listings don't identify community amenities as a pricing lever here.
A median of just over 62 days on market is a real signal: this is not a snap-decision market. Sellers should price to the condition of the home and expect a longer runway than a fast-turn listing would see. Buyers get room to do proper diligence, negotiate on findings, and avoid rushing an offer just to beat competition that may not materialize.
North Forest right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.5 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($275K) is down 3.5% from the prior 12 months ($285K). With about 4 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 (7 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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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
North Forest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $275K ($209 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 57 days on market for closed sales, and 1.5 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30338 (Gainesville), 218 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $648K ($237/sq ft), up 8.9% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 41 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30338 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in North Forest that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1985 and 1987 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,542 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 92% are condominiums. 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.
North Forest is a Gainesville community in DeKalb County tracked here through six recent closings, giving a workable but modest sample for reading price and pace rather than a firm statistical trend.
The setting & the homes.
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Who North Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buying with flexibility on timeline and comfortable with a decision process that may take several weeks.
- Prioritizing home value and layout over a built-in amenity package.
- Looking to negotiate on price or condition in a market that isn't moving at a rapid clip.
Probably not for
- Needing a fast close in a competitive-offer environment.
- Wanting a community amenity package as part of the purchase, since none is currently identified here.
- Relying on a large closed-sales sample to validate pricing before committing.
Homes For Sale Right Now in North Forest
Live MLS inventory for North Forest. 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 North Forest listings as of 2026-09-23, 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 North Forest Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending North Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2369 North Forest Drive · $650,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
- 118 Black Oak Court · $275,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 10, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty
North Forest 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.
Schools
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Timber Ridge · Elementary
- Dodgen · Middle
- Walton · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent North Forest listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Dodgen Middle School · Homes zoned for Stockbridge High School · Homes zoned for Walton High School
The North Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in North Forest 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 North Forest.
What the numbers are actually saying
With only six closings in the current window, North Forest's data should be read as directional rather than definitive. The median price of $282,500 and price per square foot of $197.80 describe a market where individual home condition, square footage, and lot specifics likely explain more of the spread than any broader neighborhood trend.
The median 62.5 days on market is the more telling figure for both sides of a transaction. It suggests homes here are not moving on momentum alone — buyers are taking time to evaluate, and sellers who price realistically to condition, rather than to a hoped-for number, are the ones most likely to see a clean close within that window.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in North Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in North Forest buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.0). Basis: Recent Direction -3.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.5 months of supply; Pricing Power 96.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A six-closing sample and a 62-day median days-on-market mean pricing this community well takes more than pulling a comp sheet — it takes a broker willing to walk the specific home against what actually closed. We price to that reality, not to a hoped-for number, and we tell clients directly when a listing needs a repositioning to move inside that window.
North Forest 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 North Forest 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 North Forest sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in North Forest, 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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Recently off market in North Forest
Homes in North Forest 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.
- 113 Black Oak Court · off market
North Forest Market Scorecard
North Forest is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $462,500, and homes go under contract in about 66 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 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 2024 (12 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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