Ward Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Ellenwood, GA
All 75 homes for sale in Ellenwood, GA · median $289,000
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, Ward Lake Estates in Ellenwood, GA has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $253,500, $124 per square foot, a median 52 days on market, sellers accepting 87% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000–2001; 3 listings state no HOA. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,490.
| Location | Ellenwood, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30032, 30294 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $253,500 median across 6 closed sales · $124 per sq ft · -2.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 52 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 1 pending · median asking $268,000 · 7.2 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, “Ward Lake Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ward-lake-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Ward Lake Estates: 1 new listing (median asking $269,000), 1 under contract right now. 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 Ward Lake Estates
Live MLS inventory for Ward Lake Estates. 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 · 23 daysTop listing
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Pending · 111 daysActive and pending Ward Lake Estates 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 Ward Lake Estates Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Ward Lake Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2781 Ward Lake Way · $269,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Offerpad Brokerage
- 4099 Ward Lake Trail · $200,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 6, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
- 4093 Ward Lake Trail · $268,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by C-Star Realty GA
- 4069 Ward Lake Trail · $199,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Trelora Realty, Inc.
Ward Lake Estates is pricing around a median of $253,500, with a per-square-foot median near $124 — figures that point to a value-driven segment of the DeKalb County market rather than a premium one. At this price point, condition and lot specifics tend to move a buyer's decision more than any single community feature, since there is no shared amenity package pulling comparable listings toward a common ceiling.
A median of 52 days on market suggests this is not a snap-it-up environment. Sellers should expect buyers to take their time comparing options, and price accordingly rather than testing the market. Buyers, in turn, have room to negotiate on terms and timeline rather than feeling pressure to waive contingencies.
Ward Lake Estates right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 7.2 months of supply and 25% 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 (4 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($254K) is down 2.1% from the prior 12 months ($259K). 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: Medium (6 and 10 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
Ward Lake Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $254K ($124 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 52 days on market for closed sales, and 7.2 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30032 (Ellenwood), 421 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $323K ($198/sq ft), up 8.3% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 107 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30032 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 20 homes in Ward Lake Estates that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1953 and 2001 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 1,980 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
Ward Lake Estates sits in Ellenwood, within DeKalb County, and trades in a price band that reads as accessible relative to much of metro Atlanta, with no listed community amenities shaping the sale.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Ward Lake Estates is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing a lower entry price point within DeKalb County over community amenities.
- Willing to evaluate homes primarily on condition and lot rather than a shared clubhouse or pool.
- Comfortable with a negotiation timeline that may run closer to two months than two weeks.
Probably not for
- Requiring on-site community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or organized common areas.
- Expecting a fast-moving, multiple-offer environment based on days-on-market data.
- Needing tightly consistent pricing across the community rather than condition-driven variation.
Ward Lake Estates 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
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Cedar Grove · Elementary
- Cedar Grove · Middle
- Cedar Grove · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ward Lake Estates listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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The Ward Lake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ward Lake Estates 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 Ward Lake Estates.
What the numbers say about this market
Based on the last six closings, the median price of $253,500 and the roughly $124 per-square-foot figure describe a market where home condition, layout, and lot characteristics likely carry more weight in final price than any community-wide feature set, since no shared amenities were identified in current MLS listings.
A median of 52 days on market is a useful signal for both sides of a transaction. It is long enough to indicate buyers are evaluating carefully, but not so long that it points to a stalled market. Sellers who price realistically against recent closings and present their home well tend to move inside that window; those who price aspirationally risk sitting well past it.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ward Lake Estates. 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 Ward Lake Estates 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 (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction -2.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 7.2 months of supply; Pricing Power 86.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community without a defined amenity package or a tight, uniform price band, the value of local pricing data goes up. We track what has actually closed in Ward Lake Estates over the recent window — not broad DeKalb County averages — so pricing and offer strategy reflect this specific pocket of Ellenwood.
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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 Ward Lake Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ward Lake Estates sales matched to your home.
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22% of homes for sale in ZIP 30294 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).
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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 (19 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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