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Thornwood
Homes for Sale in Acworth, GA

All 177 homes for sale in Acworth, GA · median $430,000 · 244 homes for sale in 30101

Community in Acworth · Cobb County · ZIP 30101
Median sale $508K
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $507,500, $158 per square foot, a median 21 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. At the median price and Cobb County's 2025 rate of 27.16 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,510.

Live · Thornwood Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$508K
Median sold · 12 mo
$158/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $158 in 2026
100.4%
Sale vs ask
Cobb median: 97.3%
Tempo
21days
Median DOM · closed
21 days at the 2026 low
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
3,190sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Thornwood's numbers point to a market that is pricing homes on condition and square footage rather than on shared amenities. With a median price of $507,500 against a median price per square foot of $157.53, the spread between smaller, dated listings and larger, updated ones is likely doing most of the work here. There is no clubhouse or pool package to smooth that out, so buyers are paying for the house itself.

A median 21 days on market says offers are coming together at a normal pace, not a scramble. For a seller, that means pricing to the comparable's condition matters more than trying to time a bidding war. For a buyer, it means there is room to have a home inspected and negotiated properly before another buyer forces the issue.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Thornwood 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.

4749 Shallow Ridge Road
$315K · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,376 sqft
4749 Shallow Ridge Road
Listed by Resideum Real Estate
4735 N Springs Road
$410K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba
4735 N Springs Road
Listed by La Rosa Realty Georgia LLC
4770 Shallow Ridge Road
$460K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,360 sqft
4770 Shallow Ridge Road
Listed by Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
4830 Old Field Drive
$350K · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
4830 Old Field Drive
Listed by Atlanta Communities
4929 Shallow Ridge Road
$350K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,939 sqft
4929 Shallow Ridge Road
Listed by Path & Post
252 Shiloh Hills Drive
$335K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba
252 Shiloh Hills Drive
Listed by eXp Realty

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

The 60-Second Overview

Thornwood market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $508K ($158 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 21 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 30101 (Acworth), 459 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $492K ($170/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 124 active and 34 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30101 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Thornwood that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1986 and 1996 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 3,006 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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.

Thornwood sits in Acworth, Cobb County, with recent closings reflecting a median price of $507,500 and a median 21 days on market — a pace that suggests steady, unhurried absorption rather than a frenzied one.

Best for

  • Buying to own a standalone home in Acworth without paying for shared amenity infrastructure.
  • Comparing recent closings closely enough to judge whether a listing's condition justifies its price.
  • Working with a 21-day pace that allows time for inspection and negotiation rather than an immediate offer deadline.

Probably not for

  • Expecting a clubhouse, pool, or organized community amenities as part of the purchase.
  • Assuming every listing near the $507,500 median is comparable in condition without walking it first.
  • Needing amenity-driven resale positioning rather than condition- and location-driven value.

If we were buying in Thornwood 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 Thornwood.

Best Buy
Buying a house on its own merits — lot, layout, and condition — rather than for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition variance behind the $157.53 per-square-foot median can make surface-level comparisons misleading.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own condition and layout rather than assuming a uniform product.
Avoid If
You are counting on shared community amenities as part of the value — none are identified here.

What the numbers are really saying

No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings for Thornwood, which means the value proposition here is the lot, the square footage, and the location in Acworth — not a shared pool or clubhouse fee baked into the price. Buyers comparing this to amenity-heavy communities nearby should expect a different cost structure and a different reason for the price tag.

At $157.53 per square foot, Thornwood is priced in line with a market where condition varies listing to listing. That per-square-foot figure combined with a $507,500 median tells us this is a community where a renovated home and an original-condition home can land in very different places on price, even at similar square footage. Anyone shopping here should walk multiple listings before anchoring to one number.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Thornwood. 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 without a clear amenity package to lean on, pricing a home correctly comes down to reading recent closings and condition-adjusted comparables — not a listing sheet. We track Thornwood's closings on a rolling basis so sellers price to what is actually selling, and buyers know whether a given asking price reflects the work already done on the house or the work still ahead of them.

Thornwood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a house on its own merits — lot, layout, and condition — rather than for a bundled amenity package.
Biggest advantageA 21-day median puts buyers in a position to negotiate rather than rush.
Biggest riskWide condition variance behind the $157.53 per-square-foot median can make surface-level comparisons misleading.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own condition and layout rather than assuming a uniform product.
Avoid ifYou are counting on shared community amenities as part of the value — none are identified here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Thornwood?
The median sale price in Thornwood was $508K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Thornwood take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 21 days on market (6 sales, Georgia MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Thornwood?
The best agent for Thornwood is one who actively works Acworth 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 Thornwood.
How do I find a top Acworth real estate agent who knows Thornwood?
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 Thornwood and the wider Acworth area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Thornwood?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Thornwood purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Thornwood, and what county is it in?
Thornwood is in Acworth, Cobb County, GA, ZIP codes 30101, 30102.
Buying to own a standalone home in Acworth without paying for shared amenity infrastructure.Excellent fit
Comparing recent closings closely enough to judge whether a listing's condition justifies its price.Excellent fit
Working with a 21-day pace that allows time for inspection and negotiation rather than an immediate offer deadline.Excellent fit
Expecting a clubhouse, pool, or organized community amenities as part of the purchase.Probably not
Assuming every listing near the $507,500 median is comparable in condition without walking it first.Probably not
Needing amenity-driven resale positioning rather than condition- and location-driven value.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 2024 (14 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 Thornwood? 6 recorded closings; median 21 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Cobb 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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