Valley Lakes
Homes for Sale in Union City, GA
All 48 homes for sale in Union City, GA · median $226,950 · 94 homes for sale in 30291
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $282,500, $131 per square foot, a median 16 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1961–2006. At the median price and Fulton County's 2025 rate of 25.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,930.
| Location | Union City, Fulton County, GA · ZIP 30291 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Playground, Lake, Near Public Transport, Park, Pool |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $282,500 median across 4 closed sales · $131 per sq ft · -2.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 16 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 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, “Valley Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/valley-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Valley Lakes: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $220,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The number that matters most in Valley Lakes right now is the pace, not the price. A median of 16 days on market tells you that priced-right listings are not sitting, and sellers who anchor to that reality tend to close faster than those who test the market. With the median price sitting at $282,500 and price per square foot at $131.38, this reads as a value-driven pocket of Union City rather than a premium one — condition and layout are likely doing more work to set price than any single feature.
The closings sample here is thin, only four transactions in the window used for this snapshot, so treat the median as directional rather than a precise ceiling or floor. A buyer or seller should expect the actual number for a specific home to move based on condition, updates, and lot — not assume it will land exactly at the community median.
Valley Lakes right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($282K) is down 2.1% from the prior 12 months ($288K). With about 6 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 (4 and 12 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 23, 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
Valley Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $282K ($131 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 16 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30291 (Union City), 229 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($163/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 66 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30291 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Valley Lakes that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2001 and 2006 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,213 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.
Valley Lakes is a Union City community in Fulton County where recent activity points to quick turnover and pricing near the mid-$280s, with no community amenities currently identified from active MLS data.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Valley Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Moving quickly on a purchase once a well-priced listing appears, given the short median days-on-market.
- Prioritizing value per square foot over a built-in amenity package.
- Selling a home and wanting a pricing strategy grounded in recent, if limited, local closings rather than broad averages.
Probably not for
- Requiring an HOA-run pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenity as part of the decision, since none are currently identified here.
- Needing a large pool of recent comparable sales to feel confident in a valuation before making an offer.
- Expecting to negotiate a slow, drawn-out timeline, given how quickly recent listings have moved.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Valley Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Valley Lakes. 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 Valley Lakes listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Valley Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Fulton County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Liberty Point · Elementary
- Bear Creek · Middle
- Creekside · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Valley Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with the Fulton County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Liberty Point Elementary School · Homes zoned for Bear Creek Middle School · Homes zoned for Creekside High School
The Valley Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Valley Lakes 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 Valley Lakes.
What the numbers are actually saying
A 16-day median days-on-market is a fast clock. It suggests that when a home in Valley Lakes is priced in line with recent comparable closings, buyers are moving on it before it has time to accumulate feedback or price reductions. For a seller, that argues for pricing tight to the data from day one rather than leaving room to negotiate down. For a buyer, it argues for having financing and decision-making ready before you tour, because a hesitation of even a few days can cost you the house.
The price-per-square-foot figure, $131.38, combined with a median price of $282,500, points to a market where the underlying value is more about square footage and condition than about a scarcity premium. With only four closings feeding this snapshot, we would treat any single data point as a starting reference for a conversation, not a fixed number to negotiate against. Community amenities are not currently identified from MLS listings, so any pool, clubhouse, or shared green space would need to be verified separately rather than assumed as part of the value proposition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Valley Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin on closings, the difference between a good outcome and an average one comes down to how carefully the recent comparable sales are read. We pull the actual closed data for Valley Lakes and Union City, not a broad zip-code average, so pricing conversations are grounded in what has really happened here rather than what the wider county is doing.
Valley Lakes 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 Valley Lakes buy.
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28% of homes for sale in ZIP 30291 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 (2026-09-23).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 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 (26 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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