Is Decatur, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Decatur is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2022

Since last year, Decatur has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Decatur is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices

How much do homes in Decatur, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$345,000

$221/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

-$243,400(-41.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Decatur have sold for 41.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Decatur was $345,000 in August 2023, down 41.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $221.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 $245K$231.7K
-5.4%
2 $375K$270K
-28.0%
3 $575K$322.2K
-44.0%
4 $759.5K$430.2K
-43.3%
5+ $1.2M$761.7K
-36.5%

Summary: Decatur housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 44%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 43.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 36.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Atlanta
+4.1%
Atlanta-Decatur
+0.6%
Decatur
-41.4%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in Decatur, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
783916+17.0%

Summary: The Decatur real estate market had 916 homes for sale in August 2023, a 17.0% increase compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 1413
-7.1%
2 8581
-4.7%
3 390473
+21.3%
4 226253
+11.9%
5+ 6896
+41.2%

Summary: The Decatur housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 41.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
200204+2.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

81 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

64 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Decatur, you may be able to get a good deal. 42.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 204 homes were sold or pending in Decatur in August 2023, up by 2.0% month-over-month. Of the 192 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

How long does it take to sell a home in Decatur, GA?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
11 Days30 Days+173.7%

Summary: Homes in Decatur had an average of 30 days on market in Aug 2023, up by 173.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

142 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

42 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Decatur are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During August 2023, 204 homes were sold in Decatur; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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