Market Briefs

March Market Brief – NWMAR Highlights

April 24, 2026

In March 2026, the housing market across Bartow and Gordon counties showed stronger sales activity than February, with both markets posting month-over-month and year-over-year gains in homes sold. Inventory also continued to rise across both counties, giving buyers more options as the spring market gained momentum. Pricing trends were mixed, with Bartow County moving higher from last month and last year, while Gordon County saw prices soften compared to both periods. As activity picks up and supply expands, REALTORS® remain well positioned to help buyers and sellers understand shifting conditions across Northwest Metro.

  • Bartow County – March 2026:
    Bartow County recorded 127 single-family home sales in March, up 13.4% from March 2025 and 23.3% from February. Pricing moved higher, with the median sales price rising to $345,000, up 1.5% year over year and 3.0% month over month, while the average sales price reached $387,500, up 12.8% from last year and 5.2% from February. Inventory remained above last year’s level, with 471 active listings, up 21.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month. New listings totaled 222, down 3.9% from last year but up 38.8% from February, while months’ supply held at 3.9.
  • Gordon County – March 2026:
    Gordon County recorded 50 single-family home sales in March, up 11.1% from March 2025 and 13.6% from February. Pricing softened, with the median sales price at $285,000, down 10.9% year over year and 0.7% month over month, while the average sales price was $283,500, down 21.8% from last year and 19.0% from February. Inventory continued to build, with 218 active listings, up 39.7% year over year and 13.5% month over month. New listings totaled 97, up 27.6% from last year and 31.1% from February, while months’ supply rose to 4.9.

Snapshot of March Key Metrics

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Bartow County • March 2026
Metric Value Y/Y % M/M %
Units Sold127+13.4%+23.3%
Median Sale Price$345,000+1.5%+3.0%
Average Sale Price$387,500+12.8%+5.2%
Active Listings471+21.7%+1.3%
Month’s Supply3.9+16.7%+0.2%
New Listings222-3.9%+38.8%

Snapshot of March Key Metrics

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Gordon County • March 2026
Metric Value Y/Y % M/M %
Units Sold50+11.1%+13.6%
Median Sale Price$285,000-10.9%-0.7%
Average Sale Price$283,500-21.8%-19.0%
Active Listings218+39.7%+13.5%
Month’s Supply4.9+26.2%+12.5%
New Listings97+27.6%+31.1%
About the PCBR Market Brief

The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® (PCBR)  Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.

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

About the Pickens County Board of REALTORS®

The Pickens County Board 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 Pickens County Board has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Pickens area. The Board 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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