The good news:  Athens, Georgia's housing statistics for the 1st half of 2007 as compared with the 1st half of 2006 - show signs of being mostly stable in average sales price! 

• Six out of 13 areas show an increase in average sales price.
• Only two out of 13 areas compared show a significant decrease in average sales price.
• Five out of 13 areas show minimal change in average sales price.

Great News:  Area 3 - Winterville, Area 6 - Five Points in Athens, and Area 13 - Oglethorpe County, have had an increased number of sales in the first half of the year. 

The not so great news:  The number of homes sold in the first half of the year 2007 versus the number of homes sold in the first half of 2006 has decreased in 10 out of 13 areas in and around Athens, GA.

• Six of the areas measured have had over a 20% decline in numbers of homes sold in the time period measured.
• Average Days on the Market have increased significantly in 6 of the areas measured.

View Athens Georgia metro housing statistics for 2007 in Excel format, with all data points by numbers.

Overall, the Athens Georgia real estate market appears to have slowed in most areas, but average sales prices have remained mostly steady. 

Athens-Clarke County School Information (includes surrounding counties)

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For relocation and general information (including school information, crime statistics and more)about Athens, Georgia and the surrounding area including Madison County, Jackson County, Barrow County, Oconee County and  Oglethorpe County, Georgia, see the other post on our community blog at All About Athens GA.

For more information about homes for sale and real estate in Athens, GA or to request a Relocation Package for Athens, GA and the surrounding areas, please visit our website at Success Realty or email Michelle DeRepentigny at Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com to find out the date for our next HomeBuyer Seminar or English as Second Language Homeybuyer Seminar!  Space is limited at both of these seminars, please contact us today to reserve your seat!

Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com       Success Realty website

All information believed accurate, but not guaranteed. Statistical data compiled from Athens ILS reports.