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How competitive is the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell housing market?
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Primpted Housing Analyst
Updated monthly · Data through August 2026 · v268
- Sold Score
- 37/100
- YoY Challenging Market Conditions
- Pending ratio
- 0.28
- YoY contracts vs active
- Inventory YoY
- +0.0%
- YoY active listings
- Median DOM
- 59
- YoY days on market
- Price cuts
- 39.2%
- YoY of active listings
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is soft for sellers as of August 2026, with a Sold Score of 37/100 (Challenging Market Conditions).
**Pending ratio** is 0.28 (contracts vs. active inventory) — anything above 0.40 is healthy demand, below 0.20 is slow.
**Inventory change YoY** is +3.4% — more choices for buyers than a year ago.
**Median days on market** is 59. Faster than 30 days means buyers are deciding quickly.
**Price-reduction share** is 39.2% of active listings — above 25% signals sellers are widely overshooting list price.
— Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 37/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.28 · Inventory YoY: +3.4% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 39.2% · Median listing price: $419,900 (+1.2% YoY)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell snapshot
As of the latest 2026 data- Median listing
- $420K
- YoY +0.0%
- Active inventory
- 29,580
- YoY +0.0%
- Median DOM
- 59
- YoY +0.0%
- Pending ratio
- 0.28
- YoY -0.0%
- Price-reduced
- 25.0%
- YoY -0.0%
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Primpted Housing Analyst
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The housing market right now in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is showing signs of becoming less competitive, though prices are still holding steady. More homes are available for sale compared to last year, and homes are taking a bit longer to find a buyer. This suggests a slightly more balanced situation for buyers. Prices are up just a bit over the past year.
There are more homes on the market now, with active listings up 3.4% from a year ago. However, fewer new homes are being listed, down 3.4% compared to last year. This mix means buyers have a bit more choice, but the flow of brand new options has slowed down.
Homes are also staying on the market longer than they used to, sitting for a median of 59 days. This is 3.5% longer than a year ago. It means buyers have a little more time to make decisions without feeling rushed.
While the median listing price is holding at $419,900, which is a 1.2% increase from last year, it did dip slightly by 1.2% in the most recent month. About a quarter of homes have had a price reduction, which shows sellers are adjusting to find buyers.
For someone looking to buy, this means you might find a bit more breathing room to negotiate or explore options, as the market isn't as frenzied as it once was.