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Sherwood Forest
Homes for Sale in Rome, GA

All 156 homes for sale in Rome, GA · median $371,950 · 181 homes for sale in 30161

Community in Rome · Floyd County · ZIP 30161
Median sale $206K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data3 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $206,000, $149 per square foot, a median 59 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (+7% versus the prior year). At the median price and Floyd County's 2025 rate of 26.34 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,170.

Live · Sherwood Forest Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$206K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 7.0% vs the prior 12 months
+7.0%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 8 sales in the two windows
$149/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $175 in 2024
92.2%
Sale vs ask
Floyd median: 95.0%
Tempo
59days
Median DOM · closed
16 days at the 2024 low
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
1,344sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sherwood Forest is trading around a $206,000 median, with price per square foot near $149 — figures that point to a smaller, value-oriented pocket of the Rome market rather than a premium enclave. With no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, the pricing here is being set almost entirely by the homes themselves: condition, square footage, and lot, not a clubhouse or gated entry.

A median 59 days on market tells buyers this isn't a bidding-war environment — homes need real marketing time to find the right buyer. For sellers, that means pricing at or near market from day one matters more than chasing a number and waiting for a coincidence.

Sherwood Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sherwood Forest right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($206K) is up 7.0% from the prior 12 months ($192K). With about 8 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: Medium (9 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 21, 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 Sherwood Forest 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.

25 Greer Drive
$400K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft
25 Greer Drive
Listed by Hardy Realty & Development Company
8 Lakemoore Drive
$339K · 0.5 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,850 sqft
8 Lakemoore Drive
Listed by Hardy Realty & Development Company
101 Keown Road
$280K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
101 Keown Road
Listed by Atlanta Communities
4 Windemere Lane
$375K · 0.9 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,560 sqft
4 Windemere Lane
Listed by Hardy Realty & Development Company
18 Shadowood Drive
$439K · 0.9 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,552 sqft
18 Shadowood Drive
Listed by Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
11 Breckenridge Road
$729K · 1.0 mi away
7 bd · 4 ba · 4,313 sqft
11 Breckenridge Road
Listed by eXp Realty

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Sherwood Forest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $206K ($149 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 59 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30161 (Rome), 154 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($154/sq ft), up 3.1% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 55 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 6.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30161 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Sherwood Forest that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1950 and 1968 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,324 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-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.

Sherwood Forest sits in Rome, Floyd County, offering entry into a lower-priced corner of the local market where pricing tracks the individual home rather than shared amenities.

Best for

  • Prioritizing a lower entry price point in the Rome market over community amenities
  • Willing to evaluate homes individually rather than relying on a shared amenity package to set expectations
  • Comfortable with a longer marketing timeline and using it to negotiate on price or terms

Probably not for

  • Needing amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or maintained common areas as part of the purchase
  • Expecting a fast, competitive sale timeline based on a sub-60-day median
  • Wanting a tightly comparable set of homes to benchmark value against

If we were buying in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest.

Best Buy
Buying with a focus on value per square foot over community amenities.
Biggest Risk
A thin sample of closings means the median can move quickly with just a few new sales.
Sweet Spot
Buyers prioritizing affordability in Rome over shared amenities or a uniform housing product.
Avoid If
Needing a consistent, amenity-backed community rather than a home-by-home value play.

A market priced on the home, not the label

With nine closings in the current window, this is a thinly traded pocket — enough activity to establish a real median, but not so much that any two sales look alike. At a $206,000 median and roughly $149 per square foot, buyers should expect a range of condition and finish rather than a consistent product type, since no shared community amenities are steering value here.

The 59-day median days-on-market is the number worth sitting with. It's long enough to suggest that overpriced or dated listings sit, and short enough to show that correctly priced homes still move. That combination rewards sellers who price to the current data rather than last year's comps, and gives buyers room to negotiate rather than compete.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thinly traded, the median and per-square-foot numbers can shift meaningfully with just a few sales. We track those closings as they happen in Sherwood Forest so pricing conversations — on either side of the transaction — are based on what's actually selling now, not a stale average.

Sherwood Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying with a focus on value per square foot over community amenities.
Biggest advantageThe 59-day median days-on-market leaves room to negotiate rather than compete.
Biggest riskA thin sample of closings means the median can move quickly with just a few new sales.
Sweet spotBuyers prioritizing affordability in Rome over shared amenities or a uniform housing product.
Avoid ifNeeding a consistent, amenity-backed community rather than a home-by-home value play.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sherwood Forest?
The median sale price in Sherwood Forest was $206K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (9 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Sherwood Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 59 days on market (9 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sherwood Forest?
The best agent for Sherwood Forest is one who actively works Rome 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 Sherwood Forest.
How do I find a top Rome real estate agent who knows Sherwood Forest?
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 Sherwood Forest and the wider Rome area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sherwood Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sherwood Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sherwood Forest, and what county is it in?
Sherwood Forest is in Rome, Floyd County, GA, ZIP codes 30161, 30165.
Prioritizing a lower entry price point in the Rome market over community amenitiesExcellent fit
Willing to evaluate homes individually rather than relying on a shared amenity package to set expectationsExcellent fit
Comfortable with a longer marketing timeline and using it to negotiate on price or termsExcellent fit
Needing amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or maintained common areas as part of the purchaseProbably not
Expecting a fast, competitive sale timeline based on a sub-60-day medianProbably not
Wanting a tightly comparable set of homes to benchmark value againstProbably not

Data sources & freshness

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 2023 (31 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 Sherwood Forest? 9 recorded closings; median 59 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Floyd 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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