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The Waterford
Homes for Sale in Cartersville, GA

All 125 homes for sale in Cartersville, GA · median $374,900 · 228 homes for sale in 30120

Community in Cartersville · Bartow County · ZIP 30120
Median sale $615K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data3 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $615,000, $153 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). At the median price and Bartow County's 2025 rate of 24.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,920.

Live · The Waterford Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$615K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.5% vs the prior 12 months
+2.5% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 14 sales in the two windows
$153/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $173 in 2025
94.6%
Sale vs ask
Bartow median: 97.1%
Tempo
18days
Median DOM · closed
18 days at the 2026 low
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
4,216sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Waterford's numbers point to a market moving with purpose. A median list-to-close of 18 days tells you buyers are acting quickly once a listing hits, and with only 13 closings in the current window, there isn't a deep bench of comparable sales to lean on — each new listing tends to set its own tone rather than confirm an established pattern.

At a median price of $615,000 and roughly $149.72 per square foot, value here is being driven more by the home itself — size, condition, lot — than by any amenity package, since MLS data doesn't show a defined community amenity set. Sellers should price on the strength of the property's own condition and finish rather than assume a community feature will do the selling. Buyers should expect to move decisively once they find a fit, given how fast recent listings have absorbed.

The Waterford Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

The Waterford right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($615K) is up 2.5% from the prior 12 months ($600K). With about a dozen 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: Medium (11 and 14 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside The WaterfordHomes for Sale in Cartersville, GA 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.

25 Casey Drive
$412K · 1.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,363 sqft
25 Casey Drive
Listed by Northwest Communities RE Group
2 Walnut Drive
$550K · 1.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba
2 Walnut Drive
Listed by Professional Realty Group, Inc
4 Creekstone Court
$949K · 1.1 mi away
7 bd · 5 ba · 5,382 sqft
4 Creekstone Court
Listed by Etowah Realty Group LLC
11 LAUREL Trace
$965K · 1.2 mi away
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,954 sqft
11 LAUREL Trace
Listed by Atlanta Communities
38 Grove Park Circle
$550K · 1.4 mi away
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,676 sqft
38 Grove Park Circle
Listed by Atlanta Communities
400 Terrell Drive
$2.65M · 1.4 mi away
6 bd · 11 ba · 12,609 sqft
400 Terrell Drive
Listed by Keller Williams Northwest

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

The Waterford market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $615K ($153 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 18 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30120 (Cartersville), 340 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385K ($165/sq ft), up 2.7% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 134 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30120 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 33 homes in The Waterford that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1988 and 2007 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 3,583 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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.

The Waterford sits in Cartersville, in Bartow County, with recent MLS activity showing a limited but active pace of sales and pricing that leans on the individual home rather than a shared amenity program.

Best for

  • Buying a home based on its own condition and layout rather than a shared amenity system.
  • Moving decisively once a listing fits, given a median days-on-market of 18.
  • Comparing homes on a per-square-foot basis, since that figure carries more weight here than any amenity claim.

Probably not for

  • Wanting a large pool of recent closed comparables to negotiate against — the recent window shows just 13.
  • Prioritizing a defined amenity program like a pool, gate, or clubhouse as part of the value equation.
  • Expecting a slow, low-pressure timeline — the current pace does not support prolonged decision-making.

Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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$500K$1M2k4k6k
35 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in ZIP 30120 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 (2026-09-20).

If we were buying in The Waterford 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 The Waterford.

Best Buy
Buying or selling a single-family home where condition and finish, not community amenities, will decide the price.
Biggest Risk
A thin closings count means fewer comparables to lean on, so pricing errors are easier to make and harder to catch early.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced near the $615K median with per-square-foot value in line with the area's roughly $150 benchmark tend to track the market cleanly.
Avoid If
You're expecting a community amenity package to support the price — current MLS data shows none identified.

What's Actually Setting Price at The Waterford

With no community amenities identified in current listings, pricing at The Waterford is a function of the home — square footage, lot, condition, and finish level — rather than shared infrastructure like a pool, gate, or clubhouse. That makes the per-square-foot figure, just under $150, a more useful cross-check than the median price alone when comparing one listing to the next.

The 18-day median days-on-market suggests that well-presented, correctly priced homes are not sitting. Combined with a small closings count over the recent window, this is a market where each transaction carries more weight in shaping perception of value — a single overpriced or underpriced sale can skew the read until more data accumulates.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Waterford. 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 thin closings count and no defined amenity set to anchor comparisons, pricing strategy has to be built from the property up — recent comparable condition, finish, and lot characteristics matter more than a community-wide narrative. We track each new listing and closing at The Waterford as it happens, so sellers price against current reality and buyers know whether a given ask reflects the home or just the moment.

The Waterford in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying or selling a single-family home where condition and finish, not community amenities, will decide the price.
Biggest advantageA fast-moving market at a median 18 days on market rewards a well-prepared, correctly priced listing.
Biggest riskA thin closings count means fewer comparables to lean on, so pricing errors are easier to make and harder to catch early.
Sweet spotHomes priced near the $615K median with per-square-foot value in line with the area's roughly $150 benchmark tend to track the market cleanly.
Avoid ifYou're expecting a community amenity package to support the price — current MLS data shows none identified.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in The Waterford?
The median sale price in The Waterford was $615K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (11 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in The Waterford take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 18 days on market (11 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Waterford?
The best agent for The Waterford is one who actively works Cartersville 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 The Waterford.
How do I find a top Cartersville real estate agent who knows The Waterford?
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 The Waterford and the wider Cartersville area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Waterford purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Waterford, and what county is it in?
The Waterford is in Cartersville, Bartow County, GA, ZIP 30120.
Buying a home based on its own condition and layout rather than a shared amenity system.Excellent fit
Moving decisively once a listing fits, given a median days-on-market of 18.Excellent fit
Comparing homes on a per-square-foot basis, since that figure carries more weight here than any amenity claim.Excellent fit
Wanting a large pool of recent closed comparables to negotiate against — the recent window shows just 13.Probably not
Prioritizing a defined amenity program like a pool, gate, or clubhouse as part of the value equation.Probably not
Expecting a slow, low-pressure timeline — the current pace does not support prolonged decision-making.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

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 (35 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 The Waterford? 11 recorded closings; median 18 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Bartow 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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