Atlanta, December 24, 2025
News Summary
The Atlanta real estate market is demonstrating resilience with a supply of homes at 3.4 months, above the national average. Active listings have reached 20,998, while nearly 40% of sellers have reduced asking prices due to softer demand. Despite these trends, the market remains optimistic with steady sales activity and a median list price of $430,000. Increased inventory levels indicate enhanced negotiation power for buyers, suggesting potential shifts in market dynamics as analysts predict future growth.
Atlanta
The Atlanta real estate market is exhibiting resilience as it heads into 2026, featuring a current supply of homes at 3.4 months—above the national average of 2.8 months. Active listings in the Atlanta metro area are now tallied at 20,998 properties.
A significant trend has emerged, with nearly 40% of sellers opting to reduce their asking prices, signaling softer demand conditions. Despite these adjustments, the market reflects ongoing seller optimism, as evidenced by steady sales activity.
Current Market Dynamics
The median time a home spends on the market in Atlanta is currently 84 days. During the week ending November 30, 2025, there were 1,776 home absorptions compared to 1,011 new listings. Additionally, 20.6% of active listings are relisted properties, which is double the typical 10% threshold, indicating a weakening of buyer competition.
The median list price for homes in Atlanta stands at $430,000, which is $5,000 higher than the national median of $425,000 and $30,000 above Georgia’s median of $400,000. Conversely, the price per square foot in Atlanta is at $188.3, which is lower than Georgia’s average of $183.8 and the national rate of $209.9.
Trends in Home Values
The typical home value in the Atlanta metro area has shown a 1.8% increase, aligning with the consistent growth range of 1% to 5%. This reflects a minor annual decrease, with the median home price dropping by about 2.3% from $399,500 to just above $390,000.
Looking at inventory levels, there has been a 17% increase in active listings compared to the previous year, providing buyers with enhanced negotiating power. Notably, more than 50% of home sales this year have included closing contributions from sellers, further indicating a shift in the market dynamics.
Future Market Outlook
Current mortgage rates hover just above 6%, with analysts predicting that a decline in these rates could stimulate increased market activity in 2026. Furthermore, Atlanta’s housing inventory has reached a six-year high of 33,600 homes, ranking it third in the nation for total listings and fifth for inventory growth percentage.
The inventory of newly-listed homes has surged by 10.6%, marking the second-largest increase nationwide. From September 2024 to September 2025, Atlanta’s median home price experienced a slight decline of 0.3% to $398,950.
Conclusion
As the Atlanta housing market continues to adapt to current economic conditions, data suggests a balance between demand and supply, with inventory levels reaching historical highs and price adjustments paving the way for potential shifts in home buying and selling behavior as the new year approaches.
FAQ
What is the current supply of homes in Atlanta?
The Atlanta real estate market continues to operate with a 3.4-month supply of homes, higher than the national average of 2.8 months.
How many active listings are there in the Atlanta metro area?
Active listings in the Atlanta metro area total 20,998 properties.
What percentage of sellers are reducing their asking prices?
Nearly 40% of sellers have reduced their asking prices, suggesting softer demand conditions.
What is the median time on the market for homes in Atlanta?
The median time on the market for homes is 84 days.
What is the median list price of homes in Atlanta?
The median list price in Atlanta is $430,000, which is $5,000 higher than the national median ($425,000) and $30,000 above Georgia’s median ($400,000).
What is the typical home value trend in Atlanta?
The typical home value in the metro area has shown a 1.8% increase, consistent with the 1% to 5% range.
Key Features Chart
| Feature | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Supply of Homes | 3.4 months |
| Active Listings | 20,998 properties |
| Reduced Asking Prices | 40% |
| Median Time on Market | 84 days |
| Median List Price | $430,000 |
| Price per Square Foot | $188.3 |
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Additional Resources
- HousingWire: Atlanta Housing Inventory
- Atlanta News First: Atlanta Realtor Breaks Down 2026 Housing Market
- WSB Radio: Metro Atlanta Housing Market
- NBC News: US Home Buyer Index
- AJC: Metro Atlanta Home Prices Fell in October
- Wikipedia: Atlanta
- Google Search: Atlanta Housing Market
- Google Scholar: Atlanta Real Estate
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Atlanta
- Google News: Atlanta Housing Market
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