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Market Intelligence · GA / Clarke County

Athens, GA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$322K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Athens, GA is $322K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Athens ZIP code, the median list price is $428K and homes spend a median of 67 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Athens, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$322K
1-yr changeMedian across Athens ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live9 tracked in Athens
4
County
Clarke County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Athens over the last 12 months: $317K in Sep 2025 to $322K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$317K

Sep 2026$322K

Median Zillow home value index across Athens's ZIP codes.

Context

Athens, GA's housing market shows steady momentum. The typical home value reached $322,116 as of September 2026, reflecting growth of 1.8% over the past year. There were 589 homes for sale at that time, with 146 new listings entering the market. The median list price was $427,844, while homes spent a median of 67 days on market. About 17.0% of listings carried a price cut. Overall, this is a measured market with modest appreciation and moderate inventory, suggesting reasonable conditions for sellers but without urgency to rush.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Athens, GA?

Typical home value

$322K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$428K

Days on market

67

Homes for sale

589

Price cuts

17.0%

New listings

146

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Athens's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Athens, GA home prices over time

Typical home values in Athens, GA are up 1.8% over the past year, from $317K in September 2025 to $322K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Athens, GA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$322,116+1.8%
September 2025$316,535No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Athens ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Athens, GA a buyer's or seller's market?

Athens, GA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 67 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Athens ZIP code, and 146 new listings against 589 active listings across Athens, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Athens housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Athens ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Athens rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Athens?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Athens shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Athens ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Athens?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 9 Athens ZIP codes in total; the remaining 5 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Athens, GA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Athens, GA?

The typical home value in Athens, GA is $322,116 as of September 2026, up 1.8% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Athens?

Homes in Athens spend a median of 67 days on market, indicating a moderate pace of sales.

How many homes are currently for sale in Athens?

There are 589 homes for sale in Athens as of September 2026, with 146 new listings added during that period.

Are home prices going up or down in Athens, GA?

Typical home values in Athens, GA are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Athens, GA a buyer's or seller's market?

Athens, GA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 67 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Athens ZIP code, and 146 new listings against 589 active listings across Athens, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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