Augusta, GA 30901 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 30901
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of March 2026, the real estate market in Augusta, GA reflects a median sold price of $87,000, indicating a stable market environment. This price suggests a modest increase in value, as the overall market experiences slight upward pressure on home prices. The neighborhood has increased 8% since 2022, highlighting a positive trend in property values despite mixed data points.

Transaction activity appears moderate, with elevated inventory levels contributing to a more balanced market. The median days on market stands at 297 days, suggesting slower sales velocity, which may indicate a shift towards a buyer-friendly landscape. Additionally, the current interest rate pressure is moderate, with mortgage rates around 6.22%, providing a cost-saving opportunity for buyers compared to the previous year's rates. This combination of factors suggests a stable yet evolving market, where buyers may find favorable conditions amidst increased inventory and a neutral market temperature.

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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

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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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 Augusta, GA, around 6.22% are 0.45% lower than the 6.67% average seen one year ago, presenting a cost-saving opportunity for recent buyers.

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 of $87,000 indicates a stable market with slight upward pressure on prices.

2. Transaction activity is characterized by 297 days on market, suggesting slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction.

3. Elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity may indicate a shift towards a more balanced market.

4. Current mortgage rates at 6.22% are 0.45% lower than last year, presenting a cost-saving opportunity for buyers.

5. The median market rent of $1,369 reflects a stable rental environment, although the rent year-over-year trend is down.

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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.