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Hiawassee, GA 30546 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 30546
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: COLD
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

The median sold price in Hiawassee, GA is currently $424,500, reflecting a significant adjustment in the market as it has decreased 8% since 2022. This decline indicates a shift towards a cooler market environment, where buyer demand appears to be weakening. The median listing price stands at $539,000, suggesting a notable gap between seller expectations and actual transaction values, which may contribute to prolonged market activity.

Homes in the area are taking an average of 326 days on market, indicating slower sales velocity and a potential oversupply of listings. The current market temperature is classified as cold, suggesting that buyers may have the upper hand in negotiations due to elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity. This trend is further supported by a year-over-year decline in rental prices, which adds to the overall cooling of the market.


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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
72
Active Listings
53
Sold Properties
19

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$539,000
Median Sold Price
$424,500
Median Price per Sqft
$223/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$3,668
Rent Range
$1,792 - $33,460

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.34%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
326
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The median sold price of $424,500 indicates a significant market adjustment, reflecting a decrease in home values.

  2. Homes are experiencing a prolonged median days on market of 326, suggesting slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction.

  3. The median listing price of $539,000 reveals a substantial gap compared to sold prices, indicating pricing challenges for sellers.

  4. The market temperature is currently cold, which may suggest elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity.

  5. Rental prices are also trending down, contributing to the overall cooling of the real estate market.


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.

Recent Transactions

429 Oakmont Dr, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
5 baths
4,110 sqft
$1,600,000
Jan 1, 2026
$389/sqft/sqft
156 days on market
2327 Ridgecrest Cir, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,175 sqft
$1,595,000
Jan 1, 2026
$733/sqft/sqft
199 days on market
160 Sunnyside Ests, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
2,317 sqft
$939,000
Jan 1, 2026
$405/sqft/sqft
276 days on market
2252 Cathy Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
2,008 sqft
$475,000
Jan 1, 2026
$237/sqft/sqft
332 days on market
2360 Robin Hood Trl, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

- beds
- baths
1,855 sqft
$456,000
Feb 1, 2026
$246/sqft/sqft
509 Hillside Dr, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

- beds
2 baths
1,600 sqft
$424,000
Feb 1, 2026
$265/sqft/sqft
1054 Sutton Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,458 sqft
$77,000
Jan 1, 2026
$53/sqft/sqft
286 days on market
6054 Highway 76 E, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

- beds
1 baths
1,202 sqft
$74,000
Jan 1, 2026
$62/sqft/sqft

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 4/2/2026

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