Market Briefs

May Market Brief: Paulding Board of REALTORS®

June 23, 2026

Market Summary 📊

 

The May 2026 housing market in Paulding County showed modest month-over-month sales improvement and continued inventory growth, while prices and units sold remained below last year’s levels. 233 single-family homes sold, up 2.6% from April, though sales were down 6.4% compared to May 2025.

Pricing was mixed in May, with the median sales price at $356,000, down 3.8% year over year but up 0.3% month over month. The average sales price reached $394,500, down 2.2% from last year while increasing 5.5% from April.

Inventory continued to expand, giving buyers more options as the market moved toward summer. Active listings reached 886, up 0.5% year over year and 5.0% month over month, while new listings totaled 392, down 9.3% from last year and 7.1% from April. Months’ supply rose to 4.15, up from both last year and last month.

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Quick Snapshot of May Key Metrics 🔍

 
Metric May 2026 Y/Y M/M
Units Sold 233 -6.4% +2.6%
Median Sale Price $356,000 -3.8% +0.3%
Average Sale Price $394,500 -2.2% +5.5%
Active Listings 886 +0.5% +5.0%
Month’s Supply 4.2 +0.5% +5.6%
New Listings 392 -9.3% -7.1%
Days on Market 21 -12.5% -8.7%
Cumulative DOM 25 -10.7% -7.4%
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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