Water Mill in Buford

Water Mill
Homes for Sale in Buford, GA

All 212 homes for sale in Buford, GA · median $472,350 · 252 homes for sale in 30519

Community in Buford · Gwinnett County · ZIP 30519
Median sale $420K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data3 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Water Mill in Buford, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $420,000, $135 per square foot, a median 75 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2008–2015. At the median price and Gwinnett County's 2025 rate of 27.1 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,550.

Water Mill key facts
LocationBuford, Gwinnett County, GA · ZIP 30519
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Clubhouse
Sale prices, last 12 months$420,000 median across 5 closed sales · $135 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)75 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $484,000 · 4.0 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, “Water Mill key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/water-mill, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Water Mill: 1 new listing (median asking $499,000), 1 closed sale (median $406,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Water Mill Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$420K
Median sold · 12 mo
$135/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $148 in 2024
93.4%
Sale vs ask
Gwinnett median: 96.8%
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
75days
Median DOM · closed
33 days at the 2024 low
0%
Under contract
Gwinnett: 18% (653 of 3,689)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
3,411sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Water Mill's pricing is set by a small, quiet resale market rather than a steady stream of comparable closings. With only four closings in the current window, the $440,000 median and $139.96 median price per square foot should be read as a snapshot, not a trend line — condition and finish level on any single home can swing the number more than they would in a higher-volume subdivision.

The median 67.5 days on market tells buyers this is not a bidding-war environment. Sellers should price to the home's actual condition and expect a longer runway to contract; buyers get more room to negotiate and more time to do diligence before committing.

Water Mill Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Water Mill right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· 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

Water Mill market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $420K ($135 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 75 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 30519 (Buford), 448 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $510K ($174/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 152 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30519 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Water Mill that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2008 and 2015 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 3,411 sq ft and a typical 5-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.

Water Mill is a Buford neighborhood in Gwinnett County where current MLS activity is thin enough that each closing carries real weight in the numbers — a useful reminder to price and negotiate off the specific home, not a market average.

Best for

  • Buying with flexibility on timeline, given a median of 67.5 days on market.
  • Comfortable verifying amenities and HOA details directly rather than relying on a listed feature set.
  • Looking in Buford's Gwinnett County market without needing a high-volume comp set to anchor an offer.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast close in a competitive, high-activity market.
  • Requiring confirmed community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as a condition of the purchase.
  • Wanting a large, recent-sales data set to fine-tune an offer to the dollar.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Water Mill

Live MLS inventory for Water Mill. 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 Water Mill listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Water Mill Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Water Mill listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 2118 Water Mill Court · $499,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 29, 2026 · listed by Otter Realty LLC
  • 4676 Water Mill Drive · $469,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Jul 17, 2026 · listed by Homesmart Realty Partners

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Gwinnett County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Duncan Creek · Elementary
  • Frank N Osborne · Middle
  • Mill Creek · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Water Mill listings and can change; always confirm with the Gwinnett County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Water Mill address.

If we were buying in Water Mill 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 Water Mill.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits in a market with limited recent sales data.
Biggest Risk
With only four closings in the window, the median price and price per square foot can shift quickly as new data arrives.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers who price to the specific home's condition rather than to a neighborhood average.
Avoid If
Skip this one if you need a fast, high-volume comp set to validate pricing before you commit.

A thin-data read on Buford

Four closings is not enough to build a confident trend, but it is enough to say the market here moves slowly and prices are being set home-by-home. The $440,000 median and roughly $140 per square foot are the clearest reference points available; treat any per-square-foot comparison to a specific listing as a starting point for discussion, not a fixed formula.

No community amenities are identified in the current MLS listings for Water Mill. That does not mean none exist — it means buyers should verify directly with the listing agent or HOA documents rather than assume a pool, clubhouse, or other shared feature is part of the package.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Water Mill. 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 market with this few recent closings, pricing a home well or evaluating an offer takes more than pulling a median off a report. We walk each Water Mill listing against its actual condition, verify what amenities and HOA terms are really in place, and set expectations on timeline going in — so sellers aren't surprised by a 67.5-day median and buyers aren't overpaying for a thin comp set.

Water Mill in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits in a market with limited recent sales data.
Biggest advantageA longer negotiating window, with a median 67.5 days on market giving buyers time to inspect and negotiate.
Biggest riskWith only four closings in the window, the median price and price per square foot can shift quickly as new data arrives.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers who price to the specific home's condition rather than to a neighborhood average.
Avoid ifSkip this one if you need a fast, high-volume comp set to validate pricing before you commit.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30519 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).

Water Mill Market Scorecard

Balanced

Water Mill is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $484,000, and homes go under contract in about 66 days.

4.0
Months supply
$484,000
Median list
$418,750
Median sold
$146
Per sqft
66
Days on mkt
2/0/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Water Mill?
The median sale price in Water Mill was $420K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Water Mill take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 75 days on market (5 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Water Mill a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Water Mill is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Water Mill?
The best agent for Water Mill is one who actively works Buford 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 Water Mill.
How do I find a top Buford real estate agent who knows Water Mill?
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 Water Mill and the wider Buford area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Water Mill?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Water Mill purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Water Mill, and what county is it in?
Water Mill is in Buford, Gwinnett County, GA, ZIP 30519.
Is Water Mill a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Water Mill: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $420K (5 sales), 12% below the Buford median of $475K; homes took a median 75 days to go under contract; supply is 4.0 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying with flexibility on timeline, given a median of 67.5 days on market.Excellent fit
Comfortable verifying amenities and HOA details directly rather than relying on a listed feature set.Excellent fit
Looking in Buford's Gwinnett County market without needing a high-volume comp set to anchor an offer.Excellent fit
Needing a fast close in a competitive, high-activity market.Probably not
Requiring confirmed community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as a condition of the purchase.Probably not
Wanting a large, recent-sales data set to fine-tune an offer to the dollar.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
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 (13 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 Water Mill? 5 recorded closings; median 75 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Gwinnett 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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