Tara
Homes for Sale in Kennesaw, GA
All 116 homes for sale in Kennesaw, GA · median $409,998 · 146 homes for sale in 30144
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Photo courtesy of Joni Campbell · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $319,500, $268 per square foot, a median 38 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1965–1970. At the median price and Cobb County's 2025 rate of 27.16 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,470.
| Location | Kennesaw, Cobb County, GA · ZIP 30144 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Near Shopping, Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $319,500 median across 5 closed sales · $268 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 38 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
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, “Tara key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tara--cobb, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Tara: 1 closed sale (median $322,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Tara's pricing here is driven by unit condition and size more than by any shared amenity package — with a median price of $311,000 and a median price per square foot of $246.54, the spread across the last four months of closings suggests buyers are paying for updated interiors and layout, not for a clubhouse or gate. That makes this a market where the individual unit does the talking.
A median of 43 days on market points to a measured pace rather than a rush. Sellers who price realistically relative to condition are still moving product; sellers who overreach on a dated unit are sitting. For buyers, that 43-day window leaves room to negotiate on inspection items rather than getting swept into multiple-offer pressure.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tara 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Tara market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $320K ($268 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 38 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw), 324 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $389K ($185/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. Right now 73 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30144 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Tara that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1965 and 1974 (median 1966), with a median living area of about 1,228 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.
Tara sits in Kennesaw within Cobb County, an established part of the north metro Atlanta corridor, and current MLS activity shows no clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity package tied to these listings — this is a community where the home itself, not a shared amenity roster, carries the value.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Tara is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily for the home's interior condition and square footage rather than for a shared amenity package.
- Working with a 43-day median market window to negotiate on price or inspection items rather than moving fast under pressure.
- Comparing price per square foot across units to identify which ones reflect genuine upgrades versus deferred maintenance.
Probably not for
- Requiring a pool, clubhouse, or gated amenity as part of the purchase decision.
- Needing a fast, competitive-bid transaction — the market pace here runs closer to six weeks than a few days.
- Wanting a narrow, predictable price range — condition-driven pricing here means real variation from one unit to the next.
Tara on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Tara buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tara 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 Tara.
What's Actually Setting Price in Tara
With no community amenities identified in current MLS data, the $246.54 median price per square foot is a reasonable proxy for what condition and finish level are worth here rather than what an amenity fee buys. Two similarly sized units can land far apart on price depending on whether kitchens, systems, and flooring have been updated.
The 43-day median days-on-market figure, drawn from a four-month closings window, is a useful gut check for both sides. Buyers should not assume everything is stale after a few weeks, and sellers should not assume the first showing weekend will clear it — this is a market that rewards patience and a fair asking price over urgency.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tara. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where price per square foot varies with condition rather than a shared amenity, we pull the actual comparable closings — not a generic neighborhood average — so you know whether a specific unit's price reflects real upgrades or just an asking number. That is the difference between a sound offer and a guess.
Tara in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Recently off market in Tara
Homes in Tara 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.
- 3272 Scarlett Lane · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 (10 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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