Is Macon, GA 31220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Macon is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 14% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 34% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #127 of 371 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Macon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Macon, GA 31220 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Three to six months of supply is a fairly balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 60 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $277,880. Overall, Macon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bibb County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Macon ranks #127 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lizella 31052 (0% sold over asking) or Macon 31206 (10% sold over asking).
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Is Macon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A fairly balanced market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Macon, GA 31220 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under three months usually favors sellers, and six or more favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Macon?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Macon sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Macon?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Bibb County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Macon?
The median sale price was $277,880 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.
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