Telfair
Homes for Sale in Cumming, GA
All 460 homes for sale in Cumming, GA · median $624,950 · 266 homes for sale in 30040
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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Warner, Method Real Estate Advisors · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Telfair in Cumming, GA has 8 homes for sale, asking from $600,000 to $825,000 (median $684,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $722,500, $172 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1986–2015; 3 listings state no HOA. At the median price and Forsyth County's 2025 rate of 21.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,190.
| Location | Cumming, Forsyth County, GA · ZIP 30040 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Pool, None, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $722,500 median across 6 closed sales · $172 per sq ft · +3.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| For sale right now | 8 active, 0 pending · median asking $684,900 · 9.6 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, “Telfair key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/telfair, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Telfair: 3 new listings (median asking $699,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Telfair
Live MLS inventory for Telfair. 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.
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Active · 65 daysActive and pending Telfair listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Telfair Right Now (8)
All 8 active and pending Telfair listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4820 Rockingham Run · $699,000 · 6 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by PEND Realty, LLC
- 105 Telfair Place · $679,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by V. Low Properties Inc.
- 5050 Savannah Run · $825,000 · 6 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Method Real Estate Advisors
- 5110 Chase Lane · $689,900 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 22, 2026 · listed by Chestatee Brokers Inc.
- 1918 De Winton Place · $645,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Virtual Properties Realty.com
- 1918 De Winton Place · $640,000 · 6 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Virtual Properties Realty.com
- 265 Marchand Court · $795,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 18, 2026 · listed by Real Estate Gurus Realty
- 1858 De Winton Place · $600,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 7, 2026 · listed by Knapp Realty
Telfair's pricing is being driven by home size and finish level more than by any shared amenity package — the median price of $722,500 against a median $172.35 per square foot points to larger, more finished homes rather than a premium paid for clubhouse or pool access. Current MLS data does not identify a defined amenity set here, so buyers are largely paying for the house and the lot, not a lifestyle package layered on top.
A median 41.5 days on market, based on the trailing six months of closings, tells us this is not a snap-it-up market but it is not sluggish either — homes that are priced and presented correctly are moving in just under six weeks. For sellers, that means condition and pricing discipline matter more than urgency tactics. For buyers, there is room to inspect, compare, and negotiate rather than waive contingencies to compete.
Telfair right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 9.6 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Medium (8 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($722K) is up 3.2% from the prior 12 months ($700K). With about 5 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: Low (6 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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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
Telfair market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $722K ($172 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 42 days on market for closed sales, and 9.6 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30040 (Cumming), 569 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $649K ($213/sq ft), down 2.8% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 170 active and 42 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30040 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 15 homes in Telfair that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2007 and 2015 (median 2012), with a median living area of about 3,458 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-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.
Telfair sits in Cumming, within Forsyth County, and trades in a price band where the home itself — square footage, condition, updates — is doing most of the work, since no defined community amenity package is showing up in current listings.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Telfair is best for.
Best for
- Buying with a focus on square footage and finish quality over a shared amenity list.
- Comparing homes by price per square foot rather than assuming a uniform entry price across the community.
- Willing to take a measured pace through inspection and negotiation rather than rushing an offer.
Probably not for
- Needing a confirmed pool, clubhouse, or similar amenity as part of the purchase decision.
- Expecting every home in the community to land at or near the same price point.
- Looking for a market moving fast enough to require waived contingencies to win a contract.
Telfair 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.
Schools
- Forsyth County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Forsyth County School System posted a 97.0% four-year graduation rate and 54,501 students across 42 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Kelly Mill · Elementary
- Hendricks · Middle
- West Forsyth · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Telfair listings and can change; always confirm with the Forsyth County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Telfair address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Jackson Elementary School · Homes zoned for Kelly Mill Elementary School · Homes zoned for Heards Ferry Elementary School · Homes zoned for Northbrook Middle School · Homes zoned for Hendricks Middle School · Homes zoned for Ridgeview Middle School · Homes zoned for Riverwood High School · Homes zoned for Clarke Central High School · Homes zoned for Peachtree Ridge High School · Homes zoned for West Forsyth High School
The Telfair buying strategy.
If we were buying in Telfair 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Telfair.
What's actually setting value here
With a median price of $722,500 and a median $172.35 per square foot, Telfair covers a meaningful range of home sizes and finish levels rather than a single price point. That spread means two homes in the community can land far apart in list price depending on square footage and condition, and buyers should expect the per-square-foot figure to be the more stable comparison point across listings.
The trailing six months of closings show a median 41.5 days on market — not fast-moving, not stagnant. That pace usually reflects a market where well-prepared listings sell in a reasonable window while overpriced or dated ones sit longer and pull the average up. Anyone pricing a sale here should look at recent comparable closings rather than assume a fixed timeline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Telfair. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Telfair buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (3.7). Basis: Recent Direction +3.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 9.6 months of supply; Pricing Power 90.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Because Telfair's current MLS data doesn't point to a defined amenity package, the real analysis has to happen at the price-per-square-foot and condition level, listing by listing. We pull the trailing closings, separate what's driving the median price from what's an outlier, and give you a pricing or offer strategy grounded in that data rather than a generic neighborhood pitch.
Telfair 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.
Tools for a Telfair buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Telfair sales matched to your home.
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18% of homes for sale in ZIP 30040 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).
Telfair Market Scorecard
Telfair is currently a strong buyer's market. About 9.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $684,900, and homes go under contract in about 38 days.
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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.
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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 2024 (15 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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