In Forsyth County December 2025 Real Estate Trends

Median sale price: About $539,450, down roughly ~4.8% year-over-year. This indicates slight price softening compared to December 2024.

Typical home values around $608,345, showing a modest ~2.1% annual decrease. Other sources also show the median price dipping vs prior year, though the exact numbers vary slightly by data provider. Prices are not crashing, but they’re no longer rising rapidly — reflecting a more balanced or slightly cooling market after years of strong growth. Homes sold: About 243 homes in December 2025, nearly flat with last year. Days on market: Homes are taking longer to sell (~68 days vs ~50 last year). Overall, 2025 has been shifting toward a more balanced market: Inventory is slightly higher than the prior year, meaning buyers have more choices.

Homes take longer to sell compared to the pandemic-era quick turnovers, showing buyers are more selective. This points toward a less extreme seller’s market than seen in the past, but demand remains solid.



The Lake Lanier area Inventory is rising: Overall Market Trends - Inventory rising — buyers now have more choices than in recent years, with a nearly 49% jump in active listings for lake homes with docks or slips versus 2024. Sales activity rebounding: Around 315 homes with private docks or community slips sold in 2024 (a ~36% annual increase) — and trends continued strong into 2025. Luxury segment growing: A significant share of lakefront sales are now luxury homes (many over $1M) — partly because waterfront with dock access is rare and high-demand. Why this matters: Limited private dock permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers keeps deep-water private access scarce, so buyers value properties with existing docks or deeded slips. Private dock permits are rare and regulated; ensure any permitted dock transfers properly at closing and meets Corps of Engineers requirements. Deep-water access and high-use coves significantly enhance value vs shallow docks or distant water. Deeded boat slips (especially covered slips) also add resale value and lifestyle convenience.

Zip Code 30506, covering northern Cumming and key neighborhoods near and on Lake Lanier, ZIP 30506 covers parts of Gainesville and north Forsyth County, including some of the most desirable lake-oriented neighborhoods and lakefront properties near Lanier. Not all homes in the ZIP have dock access — even if they are close to the water — because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers controls shoreline and dock permits.



There are three broad types of properties here: 1) Lakefront with private dock, 2) Homes in neighborhoods with deeded or community boat slips, 3) Lake-near / lakeview homes (may be close but no dock rights)

Dawson County — Year-End 2025 Market Trends: Home Prices - Median home sale price: ~$539,450 in December 2025, up about year-over-year.Number of homes sold: Dawson County had significantly more closings year-over-year by late 2025.

Days on market: Homes were taking ~70 days to sell on average (up notably from the prior year).

📌 Buyers

✔ More choice than in recent peak market years

✔ Less urgency — homes are staying on the market longer

✔ Ability to negotiate on price and terms



🏷️ Sellers

✔ Prices remain historically healthy

✖ Longer marketing times than a year ago

✖ Competitive pricing and presentation are key

Lumpkin County had only about 19 homes closed in December 2025, down from the prior year. Though sales volume dipped year-over-year, days on market shortened slightly indicating that well-priced properties still moved comparatively efficiently. Compared with mid-year data (e.g., October reports), Lumpkin had seen fewer sales but increased inventory and months’ supply, suggesting more options for buyers later in the year.

Sales slowed in late 2025, consistent with typical seasonal cool-down patterns, but homes priced competitively continued to sell at reasonable pace.