Summit in Athens

Summit
Homes for Sale in Athens, GA

All 205 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $400,000 · 106 homes for sale in 30605

Community in Athens · Clarke County · ZIP 30605
Median sale $231K
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As of September 2026, Summit in Athens, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $231,000, $198 per square foot, a median 57 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2006. At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,870.

Summit key facts
LocationAthens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30605
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Pool, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center, Playground
Sale prices, last 12 months$231,000 median across 3 closed sales · $198 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)57 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $260,000 · 4.0 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, “Summit key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/summit--clarke, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Summit: 1 new listing (median asking $260,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Summit Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$231K
Median sold · 12 mo
$198/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $198 in 2026
91.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
57days
Median DOM · closed
57 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Clarke: 15% (63 of 412)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 0 years of records
1,168sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Summit's current numbers come from a small sample — three closings in this window — so treat the $231,000 median as a directional marker rather than a firm ceiling or floor. At a median of $197.77 per square foot, pricing here still looks tied to condition and size more than to any shared amenity package, since current MLS listings don't point to a defined amenity set for the community.

A median of 57 days on market suggests these homes aren't moving in a rush. For sellers, that argues for pricing to the comparable, not the hope number. For buyers, it means there's room to negotiate on terms or closing timeline rather than feeling pressured to waive contingencies.

Summit Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Summit right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· 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

Summit market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $231K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 57 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 30605 (Athens), 202 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $328K ($200/sq ft), up 6.1% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 58 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 6.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30605 housing market.

Summit sits in Athens within Clarke County, with pricing activity centered around a $231,000 median and a per-square-foot figure just under $198 — figures that, given the limited recent closing count, are worth confirming against the specific home you're evaluating.

Best for

  • Buying a home based primarily on its own condition and layout rather than a community amenity package.
  • Comfortable negotiating price or terms in a market where homes are sitting closer to two months before selling.
  • Willing to do added diligence on comparables given the limited number of recent closings.

Probably not for

  • Expecting a built-in slate of shared community amenities as part of the purchase.
  • Needing a fast, competitive-offer environment — the days-on-market here doesn't support that pace.
  • Wanting a large, well-established pricing history to lean on before making an offer.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Summit

Live MLS inventory for Summit. 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 Summit 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 Summit Clarke Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Summit Clarke listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Schools

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

Clarke County School System posted a 81.9% four-year graduation rate and 11,563 students across 21 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Gaines · Elementary
  • Hilsman · Middle
  • Cedar Shoals · High

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

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

If we were buying in Summit 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 Summit.

Best Buy
Buying based on the specific home's condition and lot rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A thin closing count (three sales) means the median price can shift quickly as new data comes in.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced near the $231,000 median with per-square-foot value close to the $197.77 mark.
Avoid If
You're relying on a defined slate of community amenities — none are currently documented in active listings.

What the numbers are actually telling you

With only three closings feeding this snapshot, Summit's data set is thin enough that a single unusual sale — a renovated interior, a distressed condition, an odd lot — can swing the median more than it would in a higher-volume community. That's not a flaw in the community; it's a caution about reading too much precision into the $231,000 figure.

The 57-day median days-on-market points to a market that isn't racing. Combined with no clearly documented community amenities in current listings, the value proposition here likely rests on the individual home and its lot rather than on shared community features — worth confirming directly rather than assuming.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Summit. 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 community with a small, recent closing count, pulling the right comparables matters more than usual — we pull the underlying listing detail, not just the headline median, before advising on price or offer strategy in Summit.

Summit in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying based on the specific home's condition and lot rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA 57-day median days-on-market that leaves room to negotiate rather than compete on speed.
Biggest riskA thin closing count (three sales) means the median price can shift quickly as new data comes in.
Sweet spotHomes priced near the $231,000 median with per-square-foot value close to the $197.77 mark.
Avoid ifYou're relying on a defined slate of community amenities — none are currently documented in active listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in Summit

Homes in Summit 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. 2 on record.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 30605 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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Summit?
The median sale price in Summit was $231K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Summit take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 57 days on market (3 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Summit a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Summit is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Summit?
The best agent for Summit is one who actively works Athens 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 Summit.
How do I find a top Athens real estate agent who knows Summit?
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 Summit and the wider Athens area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Summit?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Summit purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Summit, and what county is it in?
Summit is in Athens, Clarke County, GA, ZIP 30605.
Buying a home based primarily on its own condition and layout rather than a community amenity package.Excellent fit
Comfortable negotiating price or terms in a market where homes are sitting closer to two months before selling.Excellent fit
Willing to do added diligence on comparables given the limited number of recent closings.Excellent fit
Expecting a built-in slate of shared community amenities as part of the purchase.Probably not
Needing a fast, competitive-offer environment — the days-on-market here doesn't support that pace.Probably not
Wanting a large, well-established pricing history to lean on before making an offer.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 2026 (3 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 Summit? 3 recorded closings; median 57 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Clarke 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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