If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Atlanta, here is a clear, simple look at what happened in the single-family market last month, plus what we have seen so far this year. All numbers below come from our November 2025 Market Report for Atlanta.
The quick take
Atlanta is moving into the end of the year with steady prices, fewer new listings, and homes selling a bit faster than they did a year ago. Sellers are still doing well on price, and buyers have a little more room to negotiate than in the peak frenzy years.
Let’s break it down.
November 2025 vs. November 2024: what changed?
New listings were down.
• 708 new listings came to market in November 2025, compared to 883 last November. That is a 19.82 percent drop.
What this means: fewer fresh options hit the market last month, which can help support prices for well-positioned homes.
Closed sales were basically flat.
• 463 homes sold in November 2025, versus 471 in November 2024, a 1.7 percent dip.
What this means: even with fewer new listings, buyer demand stayed solid.
Prices held steady and slightly higher.
• Median list price of sold homes: $535,000, up 1.9 percent year over year.
• Median sold price: $515,000, unchanged from last year.
• Average list price: $792,262, up 9.05 percent year over year.
• Average sold price: $767,041, up 8.71 percent year over year.
What this means: pricing is stable at the median, and higher-end activity helped lift average prices. If your home is in a premium bracket, the market is still willing to pay for quality.
Homes sold faster than last year at the median level.
• Median days on market: 28 days, down from 33 days. That is about 15 percent faster.
• Average days on market: 54 days, up from 48 days.
What this means: typical homes are moving quicker, but some listings are taking longer, likely those that are overpriced or need work. Strategy matters more than ever.
List-to-sold price ratio stayed strong.
• Homes sold for about 97.5 percent of list price, slightly higher than last year.
What this means: sellers are still capturing most of their asking price, but buyers may be able to negotiate modestly, especially when a home sits longer.
Year-to-date view: the bigger story of 2025
Looking past a single month helps us see where Atlanta is heading.
Inventory is rising modestly.
• 12,439 new listings year to date, up 2.42 percent from 2024.
Sales are up.
• 5,960 homes sold so far in 2025, a 5.3 percent gain year over year.
Prices are up overall.
• YTD median list price of sold homes: $500,000, up 3.11 percent.
• YTD median sold price: $500,000, up 5.26 percent.
• YTD average sold price: $711,512, up 2.47 percent.
Time to sell is a bit longer this year.
• YTD median days on market: 27 days vs. 21 days last year.
• YTD average days on market: 49 days vs. 39 days last year.
What this means: the market is healthier and more balanced than in recent years. Buyers are taking a little more time, and sellers need to be sharper with pricing and presentation.
What this means for buyers right now
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You have more leverage than you did a year or two ago.
Homes are still selling close to list price, but not at the extreme over-ask levels we saw in earlier cycles. The 97.5 percent list-to-sold ratio indicates room for smart negotiation. -
Selection is improving across 2025.
Year-to-date new listings are slightly higher, giving you more choices overall. -
Move quickly on the right home.
Median days on market in November was just 28 days. If a home is priced well and checks your boxes, waiting too long can cost you.
Buyer tip: Get fully pre-approved and work with an agent who can spot value and act fast when the fit is right.
What this means for sellers right now
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Pricing correctly is everything.
Median days on market improved year over year, but average days rose. That gap is a big clue. Homes that are priced properly are moving. Homes that are not are sitting. -
Buyers are paying for quality.
Average prices jumped about 9 percent year over year, suggesting strong activity in the upper price ranges and for turnkey homes. -
You can still expect a strong sale-to-list outcome.
Selling at 97.5 percent of list price is a solid result in a more balanced market.
Seller tip: Strategic prep pays off. The right staging, repairs, and marketing plan can be the difference between a quick, top-dollar sale and a listing that drifts.
Bottom line
Atlanta’s single-family market in November 2025 was stable and active. New listings slowed for the month, sales held steady, and prices stayed firm. Across the full year, both listings and sales are up, and values have continued to climb gently. The pace is calmer than prior boom years, which is good news for anyone who wants a market based on strategy instead of chaos.
If you want to talk through what these numbers mean for your neighborhood or price point, The Agency Atlanta is here to make it easy. We will help you set a clear plan, whether your next step is buying, selling, or just getting informed.
