Settlers Lake in Cumming

Settlers Lake
Homes for Sale in Cumming, GA

All 460 homes for sale in Cumming, GA · median $624,950 · 207 homes for sale in 30028

Community in Cumming · Forsyth County · ZIP 30028
Median sale $520K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data2 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Settlers Lake in Cumming, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $520,000, $164 per square foot, a median 59 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-13% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2018. At the median price and Forsyth County's 2025 rate of 21.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,450.

Settlers Lake key facts
LocationCumming, Forsyth County, GA · ZIP 30028
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Lake, Playground, Near Shopping
Sale prices, last 12 months$520,000 median across 7 closed sales · $164 per sq ft · -13.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)59 median
For sale right now2 active, 1 pending · median asking $462,500 · 3.4 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, “Settlers Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/settlers-lake, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Settlers Lake: 2 new listings (median asking $462,500), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Settlers Lake Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$520K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 13.0% vs the prior 12 months
-13.0%
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 3 sales in the two windows
$164/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $172 in 2024
96.8%
Sale vs ask
Forsyth median: 96.0%
Tempo
3.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
59days
Median DOM · closed
31 days at the 2025 low
33%
Under contract
Forsyth: 16% (201 of 1,268)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
3,018sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Settlers Lake is trading at a median of $520,000, with price per square foot landing at $164.02 — a figure that reflects standard finish levels rather than any built-in amenity premium. Current MLS data does not surface a clubhouse, pool, or other shared facility here, so whatever a buyer pays is tied to the house and lot itself, not community infrastructure.

A median of 59 days on market signals a measured pace — not a bidding-war environment, but not a stagnant one either. With only 7 closings in the current window, this is a thin-data market: each sale carries more weight in setting the tone, and sellers should price with that visibility in mind rather than assuming a deep pool of recent comps to lean on.

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

Settlers Lake right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.4 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 (3 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($520K) is down 13.0% from the prior 12 months ($598K). With about 5 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).

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

Settlers Lake market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $520K ($164 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 59 days on market for closed sales, and 3.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 13% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30028 (Cumming), 348 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $585K ($193/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 111 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30028 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 15 homes in Settlers Lake that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2006 and 2018 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 3,260 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 3.5-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.

Settlers Lake sits in Cumming, within Forsyth County, and the current MLS snapshot shows a small, slow-turning inventory rather than a high-volume subdivision — pricing here is set house by house.

Best for

  • Buying based on a specific home's condition and lot rather than a community amenity package.
  • Comfortable pricing or offering with a smaller set of recent comparable sales to reference.
  • Looking to negotiate terms in a market moving at a measured, non-competitive pace.

Probably not for

  • Needing an on-site pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenity as part of the purchase.
  • Relying on a large, active comp set to fine-tune pricing down to the dollar.
  • Expecting a fast-turn resale timeline based on high recent transaction volume.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Settlers Lake

Live MLS inventory for Settlers Lake. 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 Settlers Lake 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 Settlers Lake Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Settlers Lake listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 4690 Settlers Grove Road · $475,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by HomeSmart
  • 4815 Frontier Drive · $475,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by Homesmart Realty Partners
  • 4325 Sundance Circle · $450,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta

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

Schools

In short
  • Forsyth County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available

Forsyth County School System posted a 97.0% four-year graduation rate and 54,501 students across 42 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Silver City · Elementary
  • North Forsyth · Middle
  • North Forsyth · High

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

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

If we were buying in Settlers Lake 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 Settlers Lake.

Best Buy
Buying a specific house on its own condition and layout merits, not for a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
With just 7 closings in the current window, pricing data is thin and can shift quickly with a single new sale.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced near the $520,000 median with solid condition, since ppsf here tracks the house, not the community.
Avoid If
Avoid if the plan depends on a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity — none is identified in current listings.

What the numbers actually say

With a median price of $520,000 and no identified community amenities in current listings, value in Settlers Lake is a function of the individual home — lot, condition, layout — rather than a shared feature set. Buyers comparing this community to amenity-rich subdivisions nearby should factor that difference into what they're actually paying for per square foot.

The median of 59 days on market is a useful gauge of current demand, but with only 7 closings feeding this window, one or two outlier sales can shift the picture. That makes a granular, listing-by-listing read more reliable than headline averages when pricing a sale or structuring an offer here.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.7C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction2.8/10
Liquidity & Demand6.6/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

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 (5.7). Basis: Recent Direction -13.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin on closings, generic pricing tools fall short — we pull the actual comparable listings and closed data behind the $520,000 median and $164.02 per-square-foot figure so you're pricing off substance, not an average that could be skewed by a single sale.

Settlers Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a specific house on its own condition and layout merits, not for a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA measured 59-day median pace leaves room to negotiate rather than compete in a rush.
Biggest riskWith just 7 closings in the current window, pricing data is thin and can shift quickly with a single new sale.
Sweet spotHomes priced near the $520,000 median with solid condition, since ppsf here tracks the house, not the community.
Avoid ifAvoid if the plan depends on a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity — none is identified in current listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Settlers Lake 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 Settlers Lake.
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 Settlers Lake sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Settlers Lake

Homes in Settlers Lake 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

13% of homes for sale in ZIP 30028 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 (2026-09-22).

Settlers Lake Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Settlers Lake is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $462,500, and homes go under contract in about 11 days.

3.4
Months supply
$462,500
Median list
$520,000
Median sold
$174
Per sqft
11
Days on mkt
2/1/7
Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Settlers Lake?
The median sale price in Settlers Lake was $520K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Settlers Lake take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 59 days on market (7 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Settlers Lake a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Settlers Lake is roughly balanced: 3.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Settlers Lake?
The best agent for Settlers Lake is one who actively works Cumming 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 Settlers Lake.
How do I find a top Cumming real estate agent who knows Settlers Lake?
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 Settlers Lake and the wider Cumming area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Settlers Lake?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Settlers Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Settlers Lake, and what county is it in?
Settlers Lake is in Cumming, Forsyth County, GA, ZIP 30028.
Is Settlers Lake a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Settlers Lake: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $520K (7 sales), 15% below the Cumming median of $610K; homes took a median 59 days to go under contract; supply is 3.4 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying based on a specific home's condition and lot rather than a community amenity package.Excellent fit
Comfortable pricing or offering with a smaller set of recent comparable sales to reference.Excellent fit
Looking to negotiate terms in a market moving at a measured, non-competitive pace.Excellent fit
Needing an on-site pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenity as part of the purchase.Probably not
Relying on a large, active comp set to fine-tune pricing down to the dollar.Probably not
Expecting a fast-turn resale timeline based on high recent transaction volume.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 2024 (15 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 Settlers Lake? 7 recorded closings; median 59 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Forsyth 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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