Atlanta, GA 30317 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 30317
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of February 2026, the median sold price in Atlanta, GA (ZIP: 30317) stands at $560,000, reflecting a stable market despite broader trends of price softening. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a shift towards a more balanced environment where buyers are gaining leverage. The median listing price is slightly lower at $559,995, suggesting that seller expectations may be adjusting to align with current market realities.

Market activity is characterized by elevated inventory levels, with a median days on market of 259, indicating slower sales velocity. This extended time on the market may suggest a cautious buyer sentiment, as the market temperature remains neutral. The rental market, however, shows resilience with a median market rent of $1,890, which has been trending up, driven by sustained in-migration and demand for rental properties.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Atlanta, GA, around 6.00% are slightly lower than the average origination rate of 6.24% seen earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price is $560,000, indicating a stable market despite recent price declines.

2. The market has experienced a decrease of 8% since 2022, reflecting ongoing price softening.

3. With a median days on market of 259, the area shows signs of slower sales velocity and extended listing periods.

4. The median market rent is $1,890, which has been trending up, suggesting resilience in the rental sector.

5. Overall, the market temperature is neutral, indicating a balanced environment with no clear advantage for buyers or sellers.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.