Cherokee Heights
Homes for Sale in Waycross, GA
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Jody DuPont, Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross · via ScoutMLS®
As of September 2026, Cherokee Heights in Waycross, GA has 82 homes for sale and 21 pending, asking from $15,000 to $699,000 (median $210,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $189,900, $108 per square foot, a median 72 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1885–2026 with 6 new construction; 85 listings state no HOA. At the median price and Ware County's 2025 rate of 25.23 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,920.
| Location | Waycross, Ware County, GA · ZIP 31501, 31503 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 93% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Curbs, Security System, Fire Alarm, Parking, Walk To School(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $189,900 median across 5 closed sales · $108 per sq ft · +3.3% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 72 median |
| For sale right now | 77 active, 19 pending · median asking $209,000 |
Data as of September 3, 2026. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Cherokee Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/zz-scout-ware-unassigned, data as of September 3, 2026.
Last 30 days in Cherokee Heights: 19 new listings (median asking $189,000), 21 under contract right now. As of September 20, 2026, Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Cherokee Heights
Live MLS inventory for Cherokee Heights. 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 · 14 daysActive and pending Cherokee Heights listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. 
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Every Home for Sale in Zz Scout Ware Unassigned Right Now (100)
All 100 active and pending Zz Scout Ware Unassigned listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS. Showing the newest 60 of 100; the carousel above and the map carry the rest.
- 2501 Mahan Drive · $576,200 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 18, 2026 · listed by Crossway Realty
- 932 Hitching Post Lane · $350,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 17, 2026 · listed by NextHome Grace and Grit
- 907 E Waring Street · $286,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 16, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 2300 Edgewood Street · $199,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 15, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 121 Union Street · $189,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 15, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 3233 Minnesota Avenue · $164,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 1419 Ketterer Street · $169,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Cobblestone
- 1007 Dogwood Drive · $279,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 2930 Edgewood Road · $139,900 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 3110 Southwood Drive · $219,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 310 Butler Street · $69,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Access Realty BWK
- 2460 Miller Hayes Road · $299,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 5, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 2310 Oleander Drive · $145,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 2495 Ambrose Street · $449,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by Rouse Realty, LLC
- 1616 Moss Creek Road · $279,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 3, 2026 · listed by Rouse Realty, LLC
- 3885 Owl Lane · $149,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 3, 2026 · listed by Rouse Realty, LLC
- 909 Pittman Street · $20,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 920 Evans Way · $15,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 605 Williams Street · $20,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 31, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 3929 Memorial Drive · $329,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 30, 2026 · listed by South + East Properties
- 207 Plantation Drive · $369,900 · 6 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Engel & Volkers Golden Isles
- 2817 Cherokee Street · $155,000 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Crossway Realty
- 2303 Spurgeon Street · $130,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Cobblestone
- 2080 Vann Road · $80,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 708 Beville Street · $95,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Top REO Pros, Inc.
- 1602 Kecia Way · $235,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 19, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 613 N Crawford Street · $100,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 18, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 2867 Evergreen Road · $159,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 3473 Robin Ridge · $279,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by NextHome Grace and Grit
- 1105 Cherokee Drive · $349,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 1670 Astoria Road · $67,499 · 3 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 107 Community Drive · $235,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 932 Carriage Lane · $389,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 11, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 609 Holly Street · $149,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by NextHome Grace and Grit
- 704 Bay Street · $105,000 · 1 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Access Realty BWK
- 1406 Myers Avenue · $129,900 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 6009 James Street · $250,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 5, 2026 · listed by NextHome Grace and Grit
- 1001 Baltimore Avenue · $125,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 1909 Tebeau Street · $168,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 1, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 1721 Minnesota Avenue · $260,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 29, 2026 · listed by Rouse Realty, LLC
- 1412 Wisteria Avenue · $89,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 28, 2026 · listed by Top REO Pros, Inc.
- 4860 Allen Lane · $199,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 28, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 707 Ava Street · $235,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 28, 2026 · listed by South + East Properties
- 1715 City Boulevard · $179,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 27, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 1801 Creswell Street · $169,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 24, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 309 Lamplighter Lane · $212,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 800 Richmond Avenue · $149,900 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Jul 20, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 1615 Brunel Street · $125,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 1709 Marshall Drive · $289,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 14, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 608 Ware Street · $220,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Honeyland Properties
- 2546 Seminole Trail · $155,900 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by LPT Realty, LLC.
- 3153 Southwood Drive · $225,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Heritage Realty Company
- 713 Magnolia Drive · $224,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 12, 2026 · listed by Duckworth Properties BWK
- 1621 Thomas Street · $19,777 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 10, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 0001 Abc Avenue · $239,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 10, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
- 405 Gilmore Street · $150,000 · 6 bd / 5 ba · pending · listed Jul 4, 2026 · listed by Compass360 Realty, Inc. Waycross
- 1308 Jasmine Circle · $240,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 3, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 500 Elmer Thrift Road · $205,495 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 28, 2026 · listed by South + East Properties
- 207 & 209 Walker Road · $180,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 22, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Cobblestone
- 4484 Central Avenue · $219,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 21, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty, LLC
Cherokee Heights is a value-priced pocket of Waycross, with a median price just under $190,000 and a median price per square foot of $107.65 — both figures that point to a market where condition and lot specifics do more to set price than location premium. With only 5 closings in the most recent window against 88 active listings, supply is running well ahead of sales pace, which is the single biggest thing to understand before setting a price or writing an offer here.
Median days on market of 72 confirms that homes here are not moving quickly, so sellers need to price for the actual buyer pool rather than the neighborhood average, and buyers have room to negotiate on terms, not just price. The 3.3% year-over-year gain is modest but positive, suggesting the market is holding value rather than accelerating — steady, not hot.
Cherokee Heights right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($190K) is up 3.3% from the prior 12 months ($184K). With about 4 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 ScoutMLS® closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3. Confidence: Low (5 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: ScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Cherokee Heights market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $190K ($108 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 72 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level ScoutMLS® closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
SCOUT sales records identify 32 homes in Cherokee Heights that have changed hands since 2019, built between 1912 and 1972 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 2,006 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: SCOUT closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Cherokee Heights sits in Ware County within Waycross, offering entry-level pricing relative to broader Georgia coastal-region markets, with a listing pool large enough to give buyers real selection but slow enough that patience pays off in negotiation.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Cherokee Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying primarily on price per square foot rather than location prestige.
- Willing to negotiate on price or terms given the slower absorption pace.
- Looking for a straightforward home purchase without amenity fees attached.
Probably not for
- Needing a quick close in a fast-moving, low-inventory market.
- Expecting community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or planned recreation.
- Selling and needing top-of-market speed rather than a patient marketing period.
Housing distress & ownership in Cherokee Heights, Waycross
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Cherokee Heights on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from ScoutMLS®. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Ware County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Ware County School System posted a 95.4% four-year graduation rate and 5,633 students across 9 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Wacona Elementary School · Elementary
- Ware County Middle School · Middle
- Ware County High School · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cherokee Heights listings and can change; always confirm with the Ware County School System for a specific address.
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The Cherokee Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cherokee Heights 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 Cherokee Heights.
A buyer's market by the numbers
The math here is straightforward: 88 active listings against just 5 closings in the recent window is a wide gap, and it shows up directly in the 72-day median time on market. That is not a market where a well-priced home sits untouched — it is a market where inventory has to work harder to find a buyer, and where overpriced listings simply age instead of selling.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer to Cherokee Heights is going to be the home itself — price point, square footage, condition — rather than a clubhouse, pool, or planned-community feature. That keeps the value conversation honest: you are paying for the house and the lot, not for shared infrastructure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cherokee Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market carrying 88 active listings against a thin closing pace, pricing strategy and negotiation leverage matter more than usual. We track which listings are stale versus fresh, help sellers price to the 72-day reality instead of wishful comps, and help buyers use that same slow pace to negotiate on price, terms, or closing costs.
Cherokee Heights 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 Cherokee Heights buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Cherokee Heights sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Cherokee Heights
Homes in Cherokee Heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 13 on record.
- 1301 Dean Drive · off market
- 1309 Lee Avenue · off market
- 1329 Gorman Road · off market
- 1398 Adventure Trail · off market
- 161 Sierra Drive · off market
- 212 Butler Street · off market
- 2210 Albany Avenue · off market
- 321 W Blackshear Avenue · off market
20% of homes for sale in Cherokee Heights 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 (2026-09-20).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | ScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | ScoutMLS® closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (13 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of ScoutMLS® 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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