Atlanta’s single-family home market entered December with 20,998 active homes, creating clear conditions that separated this market from broader national patterns. Supply in the metro exceeds the U.S. average of 2.8 months, while 39.9% of sellers have lowered asking prices.
The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metro recorded 1,776 home listings during the week ending Nov. 30, 2025, up from 1,011 new listings. This gap between deletions and additions suggests that existing inventory faces longer exposure to the market, reflected in the median time on market of 84 days.
Inventory accumulation reshapes negotiations
There are a total of 20,998 properties active in Atlanta, with sellers adjusting their expectations as competition increases. The 39.9% of homes experiencing price reductions exceed typical market levels of 30% to 35%, indicating softer demand conditions. Furthermore, 20.6% of current listings represent relisted properties, double the 10% threshold that often indicates a weakening of buyer competition.
Neutral market conditions in the metro, as measured by supply and demand indicators, contrast with tighter markets elsewhere. Atlanta’s 3.4 months of inventory offers buyers more choice than the 2.8-month national average, changing the bargaining dynamic.
Prices reflect regional differences
Atlanta’s median list price of $430,000 is $5,000 above the national median of $425,000 and $30,000 higher than Georgia’s $400,000 level. However, the metro’s price of $188.3 per square foot falls below both the state’s $183.8 and the nation’s $209.9, indicating that Atlanta buyers are getting more space per dollar spent.
Price adjustments remain modest for properties experiencing increases, with an average increase of 1.8%. This falls within the typical 1% to 5% range for price increases, suggesting selective seller optimism persists despite the broader market weakening.
The market pace is consistent with state patterns
Atlanta properties take an average of 84 days to sell, which matches the Georgia statewide figure but exceeds the national benchmark of 77 days. This extended timeline, combined with increased markdown activity, reinforces the shift toward buyer-favorable conditions.
The weekly absorption rate of 1,776 homes translates into an estimated sales pace that could clear current inventory within 3.4 months at current activity levels. Georgia maintains similar conditions with 3.5 months of supply, while national markets operate with tighter supplies of 2.8 months.
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