How prices, pace and supply diverged across 30305, 30326, 30327 and 30342 in August
In August 2026, the median sold price in the 30305 ZIP code fell 29.07 percent year over year to $610,000, while 30327 carried a year to date median sold price of $1,682,500, up 29.3 percent (FMLS, August 2026). That split defines the Buckhead real estate market August 2026 picture: four ZIP codes under one Buckhead name, each moving on its own terms.
This Buckhead real estate market update treats each ZIP code as its own submarket, using First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) data, and covers prices, pace, supply and what the figures mean for buyers and sellers. For earlier momentum, see the July 2026 Buckhead real estate market report.
Buckhead Real Estate Market August 2026: Key Numbers by ZIP Code
August 2026 results varied sharply by ZIP code. Median sold prices rose year over year in 30327 to $1,337,500, in 30342 to $1,017,000 and in 30326 to $487,000 on just six sales, while 30305 fell to $610,000. Median days on market lengthened in three ZIP codes and held flat at 38 days in 30305 (FMLS, August 2026).
August 2026 Results by ZIP Code
ZIP Code | Median Sold Price | Change From August 2025 | Sold Listings | New Listings | Median Days on Market | List/Sold Price Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30305 | $610,000 | Down 29.07% | 39 | 79 | 38 | 98.4% |
30326 | $487,000 | Up 4.06% | 6 | 40 | 76 | 96.8% |
30327 | $1,337,500 | Up 11.46% | 24 | 55 | 60 | 95.2% |
30342 | $1,017,000 | Up 0.99% | 27 | 66 | 31 | 96.5% |
Market data source: FMLS, August 2026. Figures reflect residential activity for all property types in Buckhead ZIP codes 30305, 30326, 30327 and 30342.
Year to Date Results by ZIP Code
ZIP Code | 2026 YTD Median Sold Price | 2025 YTD Median Sold Price | Change | 2026 YTD Median Days on Market | 2026 YTD List/Sold Price Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30305 | $821,500 | $875,000 | Down 6.11% | 31 | 98% |
30326 | $405,000 | $420,250 | Down 3.63% | 77 | 95.5% |
30327 | $1,682,500 | $1,301,250 | Up 29.3% | 21 | 98.5% |
30342 | $930,000 | $794,000 | Up 17.13% | 21 | 97.9% |
How Did Each Buckhead ZIP Code Perform in August 2026?
Each ZIP code told a different story in August 2026. ZIP code 30305 posted lower prices at a steady pace, 30326 added far more listings than it sold, 30327 was the only ZIP code with sales growth, and 30342 held its median price near flat while homes took longer to sell (FMLS, August 2026).
Buckhead is served by GA 400, I-75, I-85 and the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations. For more on each area, see the Buckhead neighborhood guide.
30305: Buckhead Village, Garden Hills and Brookwood Hills
ZIP code 30305 includes Buckhead Village, Garden Hills, Peachtree Heights, Brookwood Hills and the Atlanta History Center on West Paces Ferry Road. The August median sold price of $610,000 compares with $860,000 in August 2025, yet the list to sale price ratio rose to 98.4 percent from 97 percent (FMLS, August 2026).
30326: Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and Peachtree Road
ZIP code 30326 covers the Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza area, with high-rise condominiums along Peachtree Road near Lenox MARTA station. New listings rose 29.03 percent while sales held at six, making supply the defining theme for Buckhead condos here (FMLS, August 2026).
30327: Paces Ferry Road, Mount Paran Road and Northside Drive
ZIP code 30327 covers the Paces Ferry Road, Mount Paran Road and Northside Drive corridors, with large-lot estate homes along the Chattahoochee River side of Buckhead. Sold listings rose 50 percent from 16, and its year to date price gain is the largest of the four ZIP codes (FMLS, August 2026).
30342: Chastain Park, Roswell Road and Wieuca Road
ZIP code 30342 includes Chastain Park and the Roswell Road and Wieuca Road corridors bordering Sandy Springs. New listings rose 15.79 percent, median days on market rose to 31 from 18, and the ratio eased to 96.5 percent from 98.9 percent (FMLS, August 2026).
How Much Inventory Is Available in Buckhead by Price Band?
Supply varies widely across Buckhead. FMLS data for August 2026 shows about 21 months of supply in 30326, about 7.7 in 30305, about 5.5 in 30327 and about 5 in 30342. The highest price band holds the largest share of active listings in 30305 and 30342, while 30326 inventory concentrates in the $300K to $499K band.
Months Supply by ZIP Code
- 30326: about 21 months, above its four month average of about 15 and the highest reading since September 2023
- 30305: about 7.7 months, versus a four month average of about 7
- 30327: about 5.5 months, versus a four month average of about 5
- 30342: about 5 months, versus a four month average of about 4
Where Active Listings Concentrate
30305 and 30326
In 30305, listings at $1M and above lead at about 85, followed by about 78 in the $200K to $299K band, while the $500K to $699K band is thinnest at about 18. In 30326, the $300K to $499K band holds about 57 listings, with about 26 at $1M and above.
30327 and 30342
In 30327, about 47 listings sit under $1M and about 31 fall in the $1M to $2M band, with about 3 at $10M and above. In 30342, the $1.5M and above band leads with about 46 listings, followed by about 23 in the $500K to $749K band.
Days on Market by Price Band
FMLS data for August 2026 shows these approximate days on market over the previous 12 months:
- 30305: about 44 days for $700K to $1M; about 61 for $1M and above, down from about 105
- 30326: about 159 days for $1M and above
- 30327: about 20 days for $3M to $4M, versus about 113 for $5M to $7M
- 30342: about 22 days for $1M to $1.5M, versus about 88 in the lowest band
What Does the August 2026 Data Mean for Buckhead Buyers?
Buyers have more negotiating context than a year ago in most Buckhead ZIP codes. List to sale price ratios slipped in 30326, 30327 and 30342, and median days on market lengthened in all three during August 2026 (FMLS, August 2026). The 30305 ratio rose to 98.4 percent, so well-priced homes there are still selling close to asking.
Where Buyers Have More Room
- 30326: about 21 months of supply and a median of 76 days on market
- 30327: an August ratio of 95.2 percent, the lowest of the four ZIP codes
- 30342: a ratio of 96.5 percent, down from 98.9 percent
Where Pricing Stays Firmer
In 30305, a 98.4 percent ratio and a flat median of 38 days suggest well-priced homes still attract offers near list price (FMLS, August 2026). Buyers comparing Buckhead homes for sale benefit from judging each listing against its own ZIP code and price band.
What Does the August 2026 Data Mean for Buckhead Sellers?
Sellers gain the most from pricing to their specific ZIP code and price band. Year to date median price gains of 29.3 percent in 30327 and 17.13 percent in 30342 reflect rising prices this year, while sellers in 30305 and 30326 face lower medians and, in 30326, heavier competition from new listings (FMLS, August 2026).
Pricing Strategy by Submarket
- 30305: with the year to date median down 6.11 percent, recent nearby sales carry extra weight
- 30326: 258 new listings year to date, up 8.86 percent, create a crowded field
- 30327: a 98.5 percent year to date ratio shows accurate pricing has been rewarded
- 30342: a median of 31 days in August, up from 18, signals more measured buyer activity
Preparing for Longer Timelines
Average days on market rose in all four ZIP codes in August 2026, reaching 70 in 30305, 78 in 30326, 70 in 30327 and 39 in 30342 (FMLS, August 2026). Planning for a longer listing period helps sellers set expectations early.
What Do the August 2026 Trends Suggest for Buckhead?
The trends suggest a Buckhead market shifting unevenly rather than in one direction. ZIP codes 30327 and 30342 show year to date price strength alongside a slower August pace, while months supply in 30326 reached its highest reading since September 2023 (FMLS, August 2026). This is analysis of recorded data, not a forecast of future prices.
Signals Worth Watching
- Months supply in 30326 relative to its four month average of about 15
- The direction of list to sale price ratios in 30327 and 30342
- The year to date median sold price in 30305, currently $821,500
For statewide context, the Georgia Association of REALTORS publishes housing information that can help frame these local ZIP code figures.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Buckhead Real Estate Market
The questions below cover what buyers and sellers ask most often about Buckhead: prices, days on market, supply and how the four ZIP codes compare. Every answer draws on FMLS data for August 2026 and year to date 2026 results, and none should be read as a forecast.
Is Buckhead a buyer's market or a seller's market in August 2026?
It depends on the ZIP code. FMLS data for August 2026 shows about 21 months of supply in 30326, which leans clearly toward buyers. ZIP code 30305 shows a mix, with about 7.7 months of supply but a 98.4 percent list to sale price ratio. ZIP codes 30327 and 30342 sit at about 5.5 and about 5 months, closer to balanced conditions. A market analysis for a specific property gives the clearest read.
Why did 30305 home prices fall in August 2026?
The August 2026 median sold price in 30305 was $610,000, down 29.07 percent from $860,000, on 39 sales (FMLS, August 2026). The data does not isolate a single cause, but monthly medians shift with the mix of homes that close, and 30305 active listings include about 35 in the $150K to $199K band and about 85 at $1M and above. The year to date median of $821,500, down 6.11 percent, offers a steadier view.
How long does it take to sell a home in Buckhead?
Median days on market in August 2026 was 38 in 30305, 76 in 30326, 60 in 30327 and 31 in 30342 (FMLS, August 2026). Year to date, the medians were 31, 77, 21 and 21 days, respectively. Timing also varies by price band, from about 20 days for 30327 homes at $3M to $4M to about 159 days for 30326 listings at $1M and above over the previous 12 months.
Are there more homes for sale in Buckhead than last year?
New listings rose year over year in three of the four ZIP codes in August 2026: up 29.03 percent in 30326, 15.79 percent in 30342 and 5.77 percent in 30327. ZIP code 30305 was the exception, down 8.14 percent (FMLS, August 2026). Year to date, new listings are up 8.86 percent in 30326 and down in 30305, 30327 and 30342, so the picture for homes for sale in Buckhead remains mixed.
Buckhead Real Estate Market August 2026: Key Takeaways
August 2026 confirmed that Buckhead moves as four distinct submarkets. ZIP codes 30327 and 30342 carry year to date median price gains of 29.3 percent and 17.13 percent, 30305 posted a lower August median at a steady 38 day pace, and 30326 holds about 21 months of supply (FMLS, August 2026).
For buyers, longer timelines and softer ratios in several ZIP codes add negotiating context, while sellers benefit from pricing to their specific ZIP code and price band. To review these figures for a specific property, connect with an agent at The Agency Atlanta.
