Wildwood Forest
Homes for Sale in Austell, GA
All 89 homes for sale in Austell, GA · median $295,000 · 49 homes for sale in 30168
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As of November 2026, Wildwood Forest in Austell, GA has 4 homes for sale, asking from $239,900 to $656,000 (median $271,000). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1966–1987; 4 listings state no HOA; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 924 ft).
Last 30 days in Wildwood Forest: 1 new listing (median asking $656,000). As of November 1, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Wildwood Forest
Live MLS inventory for Wildwood Forest. 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.
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Active · 32 daysActive and pending Wildwood Forest listings as of 2026-11-01, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Wildwood Forest sits in Austell, on the west side of Cobb County, and the current MLS picture is thin: no active pricing pattern or amenity data has surfaced from recent listings. That in itself tells a buyer something — this is a lower-turnover pocket rather than a community with a steady, tracked resale rhythm.
Without a consistent flow of listings, pricing here gets set deal by deal, largely on the condition and lot of whatever comes up, rather than by a visible neighborhood-wide trend. That favors a buyer willing to do their own legwork on comparables and a seller who prices to the specific home rather than to a published community average.
Figures in this note are as of September 2, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Wildwood Forest is a residential pocket in Austell, Cobb County, where MLS activity has been too limited recently to establish a clear amenity or pricing profile — worth treating as an under-the-radar option rather than a heavily marketed community.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Wildwood Forest that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1966 and 2001 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 912 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Wildwood Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home for its individual lot and structure rather than for shared community amenities.
- Willing to pull county records and independent comparables rather than relying on a published neighborhood trend.
- Looking for a lower-turnover pocket of Austell without a heavily marketed listing history.
Probably not for
- Needing a defined roster of community amenities, like a pool or clubhouse, as part of the purchase.
- Wanting a steady stream of recent comparable sales to benchmark pricing before making an offer.
- Expecting a highly active resale market with frequent listing turnover to choose from.
The market around Wildwood Forest
Wildwood Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 30168, 57 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Austell.
Across Cobb County, 2,204 homes are active and 535 pending (20% under contract).
In ZIP 30168 (Austell), 118 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $354K ($179/sq ft), down 7.1% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 20 active and 2 pending listings put supply at about 10.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30168 housing market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wildwood Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Wildwood Forest 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 contributors.
Schools
- Cobb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Mableton · Elementary
- Garrett · Middle
- South Cobb · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Wildwood Forest listings and can change; always confirm with the Cobb County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Mableton Elementary School · Homes zoned for Parsons Elementary School · Homes zoned for Garrett Middle School · Homes zoned for Richard Hull Middle School · Homes zoned for South Cobb High School · Homes zoned for Peachtree Ridge High School
The Wildwood Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wildwood Forest 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 Wildwood Forest.
A Quiet Corner of Cobb County
Austell sits on Cobb County's western edge, and Wildwood Forest is one of its residential neighborhoods. Current MLS data through GAMLS does not show a defined set of community amenities tied to this name, which usually means the draw is the home and lot itself rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or organized common area.
For due diligence, that puts more weight on an in-person walk of the neighborhood and a direct look at whatever is currently listed, rather than leaning on a community amenity sheet. Cobb County records and a local title search will fill in specifics — HOA status, if any, and any recorded restrictions — that the MLS feed alone does not surface.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wildwood Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with limited recent MLS activity, the value of local, on-the-ground knowledge goes up. Momentum agents working Cobb County can pull comparable sales from nearby Austell pockets, verify HOA and lot specifics directly with the county, and help a buyer or seller price a home on its own merits rather than on a thin or nonexistent public trend line.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (7 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.
Recent Developments in Wildwood Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Wildwood Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Cobb sets 50 units per acre cap and bedroom-based counting for student housing
Cobb commissioners voted 3-2 to count density at student housing developments by bedroom, with two bedrooms equal to one dwelling unit, and to cap it at 50 units per acre, or about 100 bedrooms per acre. Such projects still need a special land use permit and a public hearing. Earlier drafts proposed 60 units per acre, and two commissioners sought 30.
What it may mean for the marketA defined density ceiling gives developers of purpose-built student housing near Cobb campuses a clearer standard and affects how much of this housing type can be added per site. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Wildwood Forest.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - October 2026Civic
Cobb commissioners allow accessory dwelling units and adopt data center standards
The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to allow accessory dwelling units by special land use permit, capped at 850 square feet and half the main home's floor area. The board also adopted a data center definition with 300-foot setbacks from residential, church and school property lines and noise limits of 65 decibels by day and 55 at night. The action follows a six-month data center moratorium that was extended in August.
What it may mean for the marketBackyard units add a new, case-by-case path for small rental or multigenerational-use housing in Cobb, while the setback and noise rules shape where large data center campuses can locate relative to existing neighborhoods. The site is about 10 miles north of Wildwood Forest.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - October 2026Retail & Dining
French bistro Brasserie Genevieve to open on Marietta Square in November
Brasserie Genevieve, a French bistro and bar, is set to open at 45 West Park Square in Marietta, in the building that previously housed Piastra. Owners Georganne Rose and Salem Makhlouf plan breakfast service from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week before Thanksgiving, with dinner to follow once a liquor license is issued.
What it may mean for the marketAnother sit-down dining option on the Square adds to the walkable restaurant mix and keeps a prominent corner building in use. The project is about 10 miles north of Wildwood Forest, elsewhere in Cobb County.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal - August 2026Infrastructure
Cobb commissioners approve CobbLinc Go microtransit expansion to Acworth and Kennesaw
Cobb County commissioners voted 3-2 to expand the on-demand CobbLinc Go pilot, which has run for two years in south Cobb, to Acworth and Kennesaw. The county DOT expects about 90 percent of funding to come from a trust and grants, and service is planned for October.
What it may mean for the marketOn-demand rides in northwest Cobb would add a low-cost transit option for trips to jobs, shopping and rail or bus connections for residents without a car. The project is about 11 miles north of Wildwood Forest, elsewhere in Cobb County.
Source: Atlanta News First
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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| Location | Austell, Cobb County, GA · ZIP 30168 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Security System |
| For sale right now | 5 active, 0 pending · median asking $276,000 · 60.0 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, “Wildwood Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/wildwood-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Wildwood Forest Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Wildwood Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1190 St Ives Court · $656,000 · 7 bd / 5 ba · listed Oct 23, 2026 · listed by Virtual Properties Realty.com
- 2096 Venesa Circle · $239,900 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 9, 2026 · listed by BHGRE Metro Brokers
- 5751 Lisa Lane · $272,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Redfin Corporation
- 2030 Sanders Drive · $270,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
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