Is Lamar County, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lamar County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lamar County, GA

How much do homes in Lamar County, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$254,495

$155/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$12,505(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lamar County have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lamar County was $254,495 in March 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $155.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 -$154K
N/A
2 $95K$117.5K
+23.7%
3 $229.9K$250K
+8.7%
4 $305K$303K
-0.7%
5+ $377.7K$325K
-14.0%

Summary: Lamar County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Pike County
+9.6%
Lamar County
+5.2%
Butts County
+2.7%
Monroe County
+1.6%
Spalding County
0.0%

Housing Supply in Lamar County, GA

How many homes are available in Lamar County, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
7583+10.7%

Summary: The Lamar County real estate market had 83 homes for sale in March 2024, a 10.7% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 75
-28.6%
3 3941
+5.1%
4 2128
+33.3%
5+ 79
+28.6%

Summary: The Lamar County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
2016-20.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lamar County, expect to pay close to the asking price. 42.9% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Lamar County in March 2024, down by 20.0% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 43% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lamar County, GA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
35 Days38 Days+7.8%

Summary: Homes in Lamar County had an average of 38 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 7.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 16 homes were sold in Lamar County; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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 28 Days Ago

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