North Georgia Real Estate Market Update: What October 2025 Numbers Tell Us

As your hometown realtors who live and work in North Georgia, we believe in keeping our community informed about what's really happening in our local real estate market. Here's your comprehensive look at October 2025 trends across six North Georgia counties.

The fall market has brought some interesting shifts across North Georgia. While some counties are seeing strong appreciation, others are experiencing price adjustments that could create excellent opportunities for buyers. Let's break down what's happening in each county and what it means for you.

White County: Steady Growth in Our Backyard

Median Sale Price: $375,000 (+2.0% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 56 days (up from 53 days last year)

Homes Sold: 41 (up from 32 last year)

Hall County: Strong Appreciation

Median Sale Price: $425,000 (+4.3% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 66 days (up from 52 days last year)

Homes Sold: 220 (down from 242 last year)

Habersham County: Price Correction Creates Opportunities

Median Sale Price: $305,000 (-6.9% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 41 days (down from 50 days last year)

Homes Sold: 45 (up from 42 last year)

Lumpkin County: Dahlonega Stays Steady

Median Sale Price: $379,000 (+1.8% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 48 days (up from 25 days last year)

Homes Sold: 34 (down from 44 last year)

Dawson County: Significant Price Adjustment

Median Sale Price: $450,000 (-8.9% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 76 days (up from 52 days last year)

Homes Sold: 66 (up from 60 last year)

Rabun County: Premium Mountain Living Appreciates

Median Sale Price: $434,000 (+5.5% year-over-year)

Days on Market: 89 days (similar to 90 days last year)

Homes Sold: 28 (down from 30 last year)

What These Trends Mean for You

For Sellers Across North Georgia: Your strategy needs to match your county's specific market dynamics. In White County and Hall County, your home values are holding strong with solid appreciation (2.0% and 4.3% respectively), but homes are taking slightly longer to sell than last year - competitive pricing and beautiful presentation are essential. Rabun County sellers are seeing excellent appreciation at 5.5%, with consistent days on market indicating a stable, predictable premium market. This tells us there's buyer demand at the right price point. Across all counties, the message is clear: work closely with your agent to price competitively from day one, invest in quality presentation, and understand that the frenzied pace of 2024 has given way to a more balanced market where pricing strategy truly matters.

For Buyers Across North Georgia: This is an increasingly favorable market with distinct opportunities in each county. Habersham County (down 6.9%) and Dawson County (down 8.9%) offer the most significant price advantages compared to last year - if these areas fit your lifestyle needs, you're in an excellent negotiating position with motivated sellers. White County shows more inventory available than last year (41 homes sold vs 32), giving you more options in Cleveland, Helen, and Sautee Nacoochee, while the modest 2% price increase keeps it accessible. Across the board, the extra time homes are spending on the market - from a few extra days to several weeks - gives you breathing room to make thoughtful decisions, conduct thorough inspections, and negotiate from a position of strength.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Whether you're considering buying your first home in North Georgia, selling to upgrade, or just curious about what your home might be worth in today's market, we're here to help with honest, data-driven guidance rooted in our deep knowledge of these communities.

Contact Ward Properties Today:

Alex Ward, Realtor

Ward Properties

706-809-9067 | 706-493-6166

www.wardproperties.com

About This Data: Market statistics are from Redfin's October 2025 county reports and represent the most recent available data. All figures are year-over-year comparisons unless otherwise noted. Individual property performance may vary based on location, condition, pricing, and other factors.