Sweet Water
Homes for Sale in Ellenwood, GA
All 108 homes for sale in Ellenwood, GA · median $278,650 · 125 homes for sale in 30294
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As of November 2026, Sweet Water in Ellenwood, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $333,000, $131 per square foot, a median 19 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1990–1998; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 782 ft). At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,580.
Sweet Water's pricing is coming from a small, fast-moving sample. With a median of $333,000 and a median price per square foot of $130.68, this reads as a value-oriented pocket of DeKalb County rather than a premium-finish market — the per-square-foot number suggests buyers are paying for space and location, not high-end updates across the board.
A median of 19 days on market says listings here are not sitting, and the current snapshot is built on just three closings, so treat any single data point as directional rather than definitive. For sellers, that thin volume means pricing needs to be anchored to condition and comparable homes rather than assumed appreciation. For buyers, it means acting with a pre-approval in hand, because homes priced correctly are not lingering.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Sweet Water 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 November 3, 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
Sweet Water market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $333K ($131 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 19 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 30294 (Ellenwood), 230 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $274K ($132/sq ft), up 0.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 72 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30294 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Sweet Water that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1994 and 2004 (median 1997), with a median living area of about 2,561 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Sweet Water is a residential community in Ellenwood, within DeKalb County, where recent MLS activity points to a value-priced, quick-moving segment of the local market rather than an amenity-driven or luxury enclave.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sweet Water is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily for square footage and price per square foot rather than a finished, move-in-ready product.
- Needing to move through the process quickly, since homes here have a track record of leaving the market in under three weeks.
- Comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition and comps rather than leaning on shared community amenities.
Probably not for
- Wanting an established package of community amenities as part of the purchase decision.
- Needing a large pool of recent comparable sales to validate a price before committing.
- Set on a fully updated, high-end finish level at every price point in the community.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sweet Water
Live MLS inventory for Sweet Water. 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 Sweet Water listings as of 2026-11-02, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Schools
- DeKalb County School System
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Mashburn · Elementary
- Lakeside · Middle
- Forsyth Central · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sweet Water 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 Mashburn Elementary School · Homes zoned for Lakeside Middle School · Homes zoned for Forsyth Central High School
The Sweet Water buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sweet Water 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 Sweet Water.
What the numbers actually say
The median price per square foot of $130.68 is the number worth sitting with. It puts Sweet Water in territory where buyers are largely paying for square footage and lot rather than premium finishes, and it suggests condition-driven pricing spread — well-maintained or updated homes and those needing work can land at very different price points even with similar footprints.
A 19-day median days-on-market, paired with only three tracked closings, tells you this is a market with real but limited liquidity. There is enough movement to say homes are not stagnant, but not enough volume to draw firm conclusions about trend direction. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so any lifestyle draw here is coming from the home and location itself, not a shared amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sweet Water. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thinly traded, the comps you use matter more than usual. We track Sweet Water's closings as they happen, so pricing a listing or structuring an offer is based on what has actually sold recently in DeKalb County, not a stale average.
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Recently off market in Sweet Water
Homes in Sweet Water 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.
- 3320 Sweetwater Drive · off market
| Location | Ellenwood, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30294 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $333,000 median across 3 closed sales · $131 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 19 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $680,000 · 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, “Sweet Water key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sweet-water, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Sweet Water Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Sweet Water listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3320 Sweetwater Drive · $655,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Opendoor Brokerage
More Ellenwood home searches
9% of homes for sale in ZIP 30041 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 (2026-10-31).
Recent Developments in Sweet Water
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sweet Water, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Gwinnett hires consultant for north Gwinnett freight and traffic study
Gwinnett commissioners voted to hire High Street Consulting Group for a freight cluster study of north Gwinnett, estimated at about $249,937. The Atlanta Regional Commission covers 80 percent and the county pays the rest from 2023 SPLOST funds. The study will examine truck movement, congestion and safety and recommend improvements, and may weigh in on proposed developments.
What it may mean for the marketThe study could shape future road and access improvements along north Gwinnett freight routes and inform how nearby industrial and residential projects are reviewed. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Sweet Water.
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post - September 2026Development
Chamblee City Center nears groundbreaking with 340 apartments and 29,000 sq ft of retail
Greystar and Vantage Realty Partners plan a 340-unit multifamily project with about 29,000 square feet of retail and nearly 3 acres of open space on a 7.2-acre site near Chamblee City Hall and the Chamblee MARTA station. Financial closing is expected in mid to late October 2026 with groundbreaking soon after, and the commercial portion targets fall 2027 delivery. The plan includes a 673-space garage and a 1.5-acre central lawn.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add rental housing, restaurants and shops within walking distance of Chamblee MARTA rail, improving transit-linked retail access and housing supply in the area. The project is about 23 miles southwest of Sweet Water, elsewhere in DeKalb County.
Source: Hoodline - August 2026Development
Dunwoody Planning Commission backs 33 townhomes at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road
The Dunwoody Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 11 to recommend rezoning the 3.42-acre LifeSouth Blood Bank site from Office-Industrial to Perimeter Center (PC-3) for 33 three-bedroom rear-load townhomes. Estimated prices are about $500,000 for the 1,500 square foot plan and $650,000 for the 2,100 square foot plan. The same meeting advanced a 24-home subdivision on Roberts Drive and approved a 10,000 square foot indoor pickleball facility at the Marcus Jewish Community Center.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the project would add owner-occupied for-sale units to the Perimeter Center employment area, adding to nearby housing inventory within a short commute of offices and the MARTA station. The project is about 23 miles southwest of Sweet Water, elsewhere in DeKalb County.
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 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 2023 (6 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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