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Homes for Sale in Jonesboro GA

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Real Estate Agent with Solid Source Realty GA 320764

If you are you looking for a home in the Atlanta Airport Area, close to all amenities and convenient access to the I-75, the I-85, Hwy 41 and Hwy 85, Jonesboro could be the ideal city for you and your family.

 

Why do people buy homes in Jonesboro GA?

 

Besides the homey, small-town feel and rich ante-bellum south history, Jonesboro GA is attractive to many because of its mid-century and brick houses and convenient proximity to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Only 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, GA and all the businesses and amenities the metropolis has to offer, Jonesboro is a quieter residential alternative to the constant clamor of the big city. With diverse housing styles and prices, there are housing choices for almost everyone.

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What style of house for sale can be found in Jonesboro GA?

 

The majority of properties in Jonesboro  are typically in the 1,200 to 3,000 square foot range in an assortment of single and two-story styles. Most homes offer off-street or integral parking, and many have large lots for outdoor activities and room for expansion.

 

The latest census data show 1192 housing units in Jonesboro proper, with an average vacancy rate of 19.8%.  For those who love mid-century ranch style homes or other homes with true old-time southern charm, you can find them in here. About 38.34% of homes in Jonesboro GA were built  by 1960. The median value of an owner-occupied residence in Jonesboro is  $104,300.

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Jonesboro GA real estate activity in recent months

 

Jonesboro sales have been picking up over the past year or so, with a lot of activity in the lower prices due to hedge fund interest and other investor sales. This has resulted in a lower than normal average sale price for the quarter, and an extremely wide sold price range.

 

Review of Georgia MLS data reported in the previous quarter reveals the following:

 

Number of Sales: 210

Highest Priced Sale: $1.1 million

Lowest Priced Sale: $16,700

Median Sales Price: $68,550

Average Days on Market: 52

Schools serving Jonesboro GA students

 

Schools that serve the area are the elementary, middle and high schools of the Clayton County School District, as well as nearby Clayton State University.

 

Find a Jonesboro GA home for sale.

As of this writing there are 172 homes available for sale in Jonesboro GA (not including pending short sales), priced from $27,000 to $2.2 million. This is an indication of the diversity of neighborhoods and subdivisions this city hosts.

Search all of the properties for sale in JOnesboro GA, Clayton County and the surrounding Atlanta Airport Area. And if you see something you like, call on the Best Atlanta real estate team at 678-855-5238 for expert Atlanta Airport Area home purchasing assistance

 

Comments (1)

Misstie Pollard
Realtor and Title Settlement Agent - McLean, VA
Answering Northern VA Real Estate Questions.

Elva, I love homey small town feel. I was not meant for big city living.

Jan 31, 2014 07:23 AM