Sylvan Hills in Atlanta

Sylvan Hills
Homes for Sale in Atlanta, GA

All 3,328 homes for sale in Atlanta, GA · median $344,950 · 228 homes for sale in 30310

Community in Atlanta · Fulton County · ZIP 30310
Median sale $335K
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As of November 2026, Sylvan Hills in Atlanta, GA has 21 homes for sale and 4 pending, asking from $149,900 to $540,000 (median $330,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 40 recorded sales closed at a median of $335,000, $215 per square foot, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1904–2022; 24 listings state no HOA; none of the 35 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 1016 ft). At the median price and Fulton County's 2025 rate of 25.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,480.

Last 30 days in Sylvan Hills: 10 new listings (median asking $320,000), 4 under contract right now, 6 closed sales (median $275,575). As of November 1, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Sylvan Hills Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$335K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 10.9% vs the prior 12 months
+10.9% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 40 and 24 sales in the two windows
$215/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $234 in 2024
97.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
5.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
47days
Median DOM · closed
28 days at the 2024 low
21%
Under contract
Fulton: 15% (820 of 5,400)
19 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
40
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 26 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
1,553sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sylvan Hills

Live MLS inventory for Sylvan Hills. 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 Sylvan Hills listings as of 2026-11-01, 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.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written September 1, 2026

Sylvan Hills prices around a median of $335,000, with the per-square-foot figure sitting at $214.88. That combination tells you the market here is driven by condition and lot size more than by any single feature set — there is no amenity package pushing the number, so what you are paying for is the home itself and where it sits in Fulton County.

At a median 36 days on market, homes are not moving instantly, but they are not sitting either. For a seller, that means pricing to the condition of the home matters more than pricing to hope. For a buyer, it means there is room to do real diligence — a second showing, an inspection contingency that actually gets used — without losing the property to a bidding scrum.

Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Sylvan Hills Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sylvan Hills right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.4 months of supply and 21% 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: Very High (24 active and pending listings, 40 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($335K) is up 10.9% from the prior 12 months ($302K). With about 26 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: High (40 and 24 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated November 2, 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

Sylvan Hills market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $335K ($215 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 47 days on market for closed sales, and 5.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (40 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30310 (Atlanta), 360 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($201/sq ft), up 5.5% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 169 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 7.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30310 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 127 homes in Sylvan Hills that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1904 and 2025 (median 1942), with a median living area of about 1,455 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.

Flood zones in Sylvan Hills: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Atlanta.

Sylvan Hills sits inside Atlanta proper in Fulton County, an intown location where the housing stock and price-per-square-foot tend to reflect renovation status and lot characteristics rather than a shared amenity package.

Best for

  • Buying to secure an intown Fulton County location without paying for a bundled amenity package.
  • Evaluating a home primarily on condition and per-square-foot value rather than on shared community features.
  • Wanting time to complete inspections and negotiate within a median-36-day market rather than racing a fast clock.

Probably not for

  • Wanting a managed amenity set — pool, clubhouse, organized common areas — as part of the purchase.
  • Needing a narrow, predictable price band rather than a market where per-property condition drives the number.
  • Looking for a documented HOA amenity structure to factor into ongoing costs and lifestyle planning.

Windows contain 0 to 41 sales each (40 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2023 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k3k
105 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sylvan Hills Market Scorecard

Balanced

Sylvan Hills is currently a balanced market. About 5.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $330,000, and homes go under contract in about 41 days.

5.7
Months supply
$330,000
Median list
$295,000
Median sold
$202
Per sqft
41
Days on mkt
21/4/44
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.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Fulton County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Perkerson · Elementary
  • Sylvan Hills · Middle
  • Carver · High

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

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

If we were buying in Sylvan Hills 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 Sylvan Hills.

Best Buy
Buying an intown Atlanta home where value comes from the property itself, not a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
With no shared amenities and price driven by individual condition, per-property inspection matters more than usual.
Sweet Spot
Best suited to buyers evaluating a specific home on its own merits at a price point near the $335,000 median.
Avoid If
Skip it if the priority is a managed amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or HOA-run common area.

What the numbers are actually telling you

The current MLS snapshot shows no community amenities identified — no clubhouse, pool, or HOA-run feature set attached to these listings. That is a meaningful data point on its own: value here is coming from the home and the intown location, not from a shared recreational package. Buyers comparing Sylvan Hills to amenity-heavy suburban product should adjust their expectations accordingly.

With a median price of $335,000 and $214.88 per square foot, the math favors buyers who are comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition and layout rather than on a bundled lifestyle offering. The 40-closing sample behind this snapshot is enough to establish a real median, but it is still a market where individual property condition can swing outcomes more than broad neighborhood trend.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Recent Direction8.7/10
Liquidity & Demand4.6/10
Pricing Power8.0/10

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 (7.1). Basis: Recent Direction +10.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where price is set by the individual home rather than a shared amenity list, the work is in the comps and the condition assessment, not the brochure. We pull the recent closings inside Sylvan Hills, walk the property against them line by line, and build a pricing or offer strategy around what is actually there — not around what a template community package would suggest.

Sylvan Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying an intown Atlanta home where value comes from the property itself, not a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA median 36-day market gives buyers time for real diligence before committing.
Biggest riskWith no shared amenities and price driven by individual condition, per-property inspection matters more than usual.
Sweet spotBest suited to buyers evaluating a specific home on its own merits at a price point near the $335,000 median.
Avoid ifSkip it if the priority is a managed amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or HOA-run common area.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sylvan Hills sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Sylvan Hills

Homes in Sylvan Hills 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. 7 on record.

Sylvan Hills key facts
LocationAtlanta, Fulton County, GA · ZIP 30310, 30311
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 97%
Amenities listed by sellersNear Public Transport, None, Park, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Sale prices, last 12 months$335,000 median across 40 closed sales · $215 per sq ft · +10.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)47 median
For sale right now19 active, 5 pending · median asking $339,000 · 5.4 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, “Sylvan Hills key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sylvan-hills, data as of September 20, 2026.

Just listed in Sylvan Hills

The newest homes for sale in Sylvan Hills right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Sylvan Hills Right Now (25)

All 25 active and pending Sylvan Hills listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Recent Developments in Sylvan Hills

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sylvan Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Nordstrom Rack opens in former DSW space at Atlantic Station

    Nordstrom Rack opened a roughly 28,000-square-foot store at Atlantic Station in the anchor space DSW held for over two decades. It is the chain's eighth Georgia store. Owner Hines has also hired Trademark Property Company for retail management and leasing, and no replacement for the closed Publix has been announced.

    What it may mean for the marketThe opening fills a long-standing anchor space and adds an off-price shopping option within the district. The project is about 6 miles north of Sylvan Hills, elsewhere in Fulton County.

    Source: Urbanize Atlanta
  2. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Retail overhaul begins on Virginia-Highland's North Highland Avenue strip

    Developer Third & Urban started work in October on the Atkins Park block, investing over $3 million in building and streetscape upgrades across three blocks. A largely vacant section at 780 North Highland Ave. will get an indoor-outdoor courtyard and new retail, with completion expected by spring 2027 and food and beverage tenants targeted. Existing businesses remain open during construction.

    What it may mean for the marketRenovated storefronts and a courtyard should add new dining and shopping options along a walkable commercial strip by spring 2027. The project is about 6 miles northeast of Sylvan Hills, elsewhere in Fulton County.

    Source: Urbanize Atlanta
  3. October 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    Beltline breaks ground on Northwest Trail Segment 2A toward Peachtree Road

    Beltline leaders broke ground on a 0.3-mile, 14-foot-wide multi-use trail near Bobby Jones Golf Course heading east toward Peachtree Road, with a pedestrian bridge and elevated section. Construction is scheduled to finish in early 2028, and the full Northwest Trail will span 4.3 miles from Blandtown to Lindbergh and Morosgo.

    What it may mean for the marketThe segment will give walkers and cyclists a protected link toward the Peachtree Road corridor, including the Piedmont Hospital and Shepherd Center area, when finished in 2028. The project is about 8 miles north of Sylvan Hills, elsewhere in Fulton County.

    Source: Urbanize Atlanta
  4. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    Atlanta City Council advances resolution for 22-mile Beltline rail roadmap

    A resolution from Council Member Kelsea Bond asks the mayor, MARTA and Beltline leaders to build an implementation and funding roadmap for a $3.5 billion, 22-mile light rail loop. A full Council vote was scheduled for Sept. 21, with a proposed Jan. 26, 2027 deadline for the roadmap. Public comment on the Beltline transit plan closes Nov. 3, 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketIf funded, Beltline rail could improve transit access to intown neighborhoods and job centers, though no construction start or first segment has been set. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Sylvan Hills.

    Source: Axios Atlanta

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sylvan Hills?
The median sale price in Sylvan Hills was $335K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (40 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Sylvan Hills take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 47 days on market (40 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Sylvan Hills a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Sylvan Hills is roughly balanced: 5.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sylvan Hills?
The best agent for Sylvan Hills is one who actively works Atlanta 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 Sylvan Hills.
How do I find a top Atlanta real estate agent who knows Sylvan Hills?
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 Sylvan Hills and the wider Atlanta area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sylvan Hills?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sylvan Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sylvan Hills, and what county is it in?
Sylvan Hills is in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, ZIP codes 30310, 30311. The community's center is about 5 miles south of the center of Atlanta (straight-line).
Is Sylvan Hills in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 11 homes we sampled in Sylvan Hills sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Is Sylvan Hills 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 Sylvan Hills: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $335K (40 sales), 20% below the Atlanta median of $421K; homes took a median 47 days to go under contract; supply is 5.4 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying to secure an intown Fulton County location without paying for a bundled amenity package.Excellent fit
Evaluating a home primarily on condition and per-square-foot value rather than on shared community features.Excellent fit
Wanting time to complete inspections and negotiate within a median-36-day market rather than racing a fast clock.Excellent fit
Wanting a managed amenity set — pool, clubhouse, organized common areas — as part of the purchase.Probably not
Needing a narrow, predictable price band rather than a market where per-property condition drives the number.Probably not
Looking for a documented HOA amenity structure to factor into ongoing costs and lifestyle planning.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 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 2023 (105 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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