🏡 Cherokee County Market Balancing in Q3 2025
A Quarter of Shifts and Stability
The Cherokee County housing market in the third quarter of 2025 showed steady footing a season of subtle shifts rather than sharp turns.
According to FMLS data from July through September, inventory continued to climb, sales activity slowed slightly, and prices held firm all signs of a market moving toward balance.
Detached homes saw new listings rise 4.4% year-to-date, while closed sales dipped 6.7%. Average days on market stretched to around 37 days, up more than 20% from last year. Still, pricing remained resilient with a median sale price of $513,750 and an average sale price of $582,794 both up modestly year-over-year.
Detached Homes: Slower Sales, Steady Prices
Detached single-family homes remain the backbone of Cherokee County’s housing market.
Here’s what the numbers tell us for Q3 2025:
New Listings: +4.4% YTD (4,459 vs. 4,272 in 2024)
Closed Sales: -6.7% YTD (2,644 vs. 2,835)
Median Sales Price: $513,750 (+1.2% vs. last September)
Days on Market: 37 (up from 36 last year)
Inventory: 1,156 homes for sale (+28.2% YOY)
Months Supply: 4.0 months (+33.3%)
📈 Interpretation: The rising inventory and slightly longer market times point to a more balanced playing field between buyers and sellers. Sellers can expect solid demand but less urgency, while buyers are gaining some negotiation power.
Attached Homes: Inventory Surge, Softer Sales
Townhomes and condos also tell an interesting story this quarter. While new listings jumped 26.3% year-to-date, closed sales fell by 8%, and median prices softened slightly.
Key takeaways for attached homes:
Median Sales Price: $386,381 in September (-7.3% vs. last year)
Average Sales Price: $430,207 (+1.2% YTD)
Days on Market: 39 (up 60.6% YTD)
Inventory: 212 homes (+65.6% YOY)
Months Supply: 6.3 months (+85.3%)
🏘️ Interpretation: The surge in attached-home inventory signals more choice for buyers but also increased competition among sellers. Pricing realistically and presenting well are key to moving these properties.
What It Means for You
For Buyers
More options, less pressure: With inventory up across the board, buyers have room to compare and negotiate.
Prices holding steady: Expect fewer bidding wars and steady pricing especially in the $400K–$600K range.
For Sellers
Time on market matters: Price right and stage smart today’s buyers are selective.
Strong pricing floor: Even as activity cools, values remain supported by continued demand and limited new construction.
The Hart to Hart Takeaway
The Cherokee County market is finding its rhythm again. After years of ultra-competitive conditions, we’re seeing a healthy correction toward balance where both buyers and sellers can win.
💛 Whether you’re planning to move this winter or prepping for a 2026 sale, understanding the trends now helps you strategize with confidence.
Curious what this shift means for your home or neighborhood?
👉 Let’s talk about your unique situation. We’re Greg and Jacquee Hart with Hart Realty Partners, your trusted real estate advisors in Cherokee County and across Georgia. Whether you prefer a call, text, DM, or email, reach out in the way that works best for you, and let’s create a strategy tailored to your goals.
