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January Market Brief – 400N Highlights

March 31, 2026

Market Summary 📊

The January 2026 400N Market Brief shows inventory rising across all three counties as the market continues to rebalance to start the year, with new listings increasing and months’ supply expanding across the region. 

Forsyth County recorded 178 sales, up 9.2% year over year. Median price declined 7.1% to $585,500, while inventory climbed 16.3% to 926 active listings. New listings increased 20.0%, and months’ supply increased to 3.4, giving buyers more options.

Dawson County saw 38 sales, up 22.6% year over year. Median price fell 11.3% to $399,000, while active listings jumped 41.1% to 213. New listings rose 30.0%, and months’ supply increased to 4.1, signaling a shift toward more balanced conditions.

Lumpkin County closed 25 sales, down 10.7% year over year. Median price edged up slightly to $365,000, while inventory increased 42.6%. New listings climbed 59.5%, and months’ supply reached 4.2, reflecting moderating conditions as supply builds.

Forsyth County

  • Total sales: 178 (9.2% increase)
  • Median sales price: $585,500 (7.1% decrease)
  • Average sales price: $643,000 (2.9% decrease)
  • Total active listings: 926 (16.3% increase)
  • New listings: 462 (20.0% increase)
  • Month’s Supply: 3.4 (13.7% increase)

Dawson County

  • Total sales: 38 (22.6% increase)
  • Median sales price: $399,000 (11.3% decrease)
  • Average sales price: $474,000 (7.8% decrease)
  • Total active listings: 213 (41.1% increase)
  • New listings: 91 (30.0% increase)
  • Month’s Supply: 4.1 (34.2% increase)

Lumpkin County

  • Total sales: 25 (10.7% decrease)
  • Median sales price: $365,000 (0.6% increase)
  • Average sales price: $393,000 (34.0% decrease)
  • Total active listings: 134 (42.6% increase)
  • New listings: 59 (59.5% increase)
  • Month’s Supply: 4.2 (55.7% increase)
About the 400N Market Brief

The 400 North Association of REALTORS® (400N) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 770.845.4008.

*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.

About the 400 North Association of REALTORS®

The 400 North Association serves as a central source of information for our members and our main focus are real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in our industry and representing our REALTOR® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community. Throughout its history, the 400 North Association has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin area. The Association has contributed to various charities over the years by hosting fundraisers.

About First Multiple Listing Service

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers.  Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers.  For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.

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