Smyrna single family prices rose while sales slowed in October 2026.
Smyrna's median single family sold price reached $565,000 in October 2026, up 16.74% from a year earlier (FMLS, October 2026). The Smyrna real estate market October 2026 report also shows a slower pace, with 45 closed sales compared with 57 in October 2025 and a median of 35 days on market. This post covers single family homes in Smyrna, Georgia, in Cobb County. It compares October 2026 with October 2025, and January through October 2026 with the same period of 2025. Sections below cover the key numbers, price changes, selling speed and what the trend means for buyers and sellers, and last month's Smyrna report adds context from September.
What Does the Smyrna Real Estate Market Look Like in October 2026?
Smyrna's single family market in October 2026 had fewer transactions at higher prices. Sellers listed 85 new homes, down 11.46% from 96 a year earlier, and buyers closed on 45 homes, down 21.05% from 57. The median sold price was $565,000, and the median days on market was 35, compared with 20 in October 2025.
Closed sales fell by a larger percentage than new listings, so the month finished with fewer deals even as every price measure rose. The table below shows the full set of figures for October and for the year to date.
Smyrna Single Family Market Summary, October 2026
Metric | October 2026 | October 2025 | Change | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Listings | 85 | 96 | -11.46% | 1,046 | 1,083 | -3.42% |
Sold Listings | 45 | 57 | -21.05% | 612 | 637 | -3.92% |
Median List Price (Solds) | $565,000 | $495,000 | 14.14% | $557,950 | $549,900 | 1.46% |
Median Sold Price | $565,000 | $484,000 | 16.74% | $559,500 | $545,000 | 2.66% |
Median Days on Market | 35 | 20 | 75% | 22 | 21 | 4.76% |
Average List Price (Solds) | $648,448 | $563,984 | 14.98% | $605,626 | $592,570 | 2.2% |
Average Sold Price | $633,386 | $555,498 | 14.02% | $596,131 | $583,671 | 2.13% |
Average Days on Market | 45 | 31 | 45.16% | 38 | 38 | 0% |
List/Sold Price Ratio | 97.8% | 98.8% | -0.98% | 98.4% | 98.6% | -0.12% |
Market data source: FMLS, October 2026. Figures reflect single family residential activity in Smyrna, GA.
Smyrna at a Glance
Smyrna is a city in Cobb County, just northwest of Atlanta, with access to I-75 and a mix of established neighborhoods, newer construction and homes close to Smyrna Market Village and the Village Green area. Atlanta Road and Spring Road carry much of the daily traffic through the city, and the Silver Comet Trail gives residents a long paved route for walking, running and cycling. To compare Smyrna with other parts of the metro area, browse the Smyrna neighborhood page from The Agency Atlanta.
How Did Smyrna Home Prices Change Compared With October 2025?
Every Smyrna price measure finished above its October 2025 level. The median sold price rose 16.74% to $565,000, and the average sold price rose 14.02% to $633,386. Year to date, the gains were smaller, at 2.66% for the median sold price and 2.13% for the average sold price, so October stood out against a steadier ten month trend.
Median and Average Sold Prices in October 2026
The median sold price was $565,000 in October 2026, compared with $484,000 in October 2025. The average sold price was $633,386, compared with $555,498. With only 45 closed sales, the monthly median and average can move with the mix of homes that closed, since a few larger or recently updated homes can lift both figures.
List Prices for Sold Homes
The median list price for sold homes was $565,000, compared with $495,000 in October 2025, up 14.14%. The average list price for sold homes was $648,448, compared with $563,984, up 14.98%. Sellers who closed in October were listing at higher levels than a year earlier, and sold prices followed.
Year to Date Price Trend
For January through October 2026, the median sold price was $559,500, compared with $545,000 for the same period of 2025. The average sold price was $596,131, compared with $583,671. The median list price for sold homes was $557,950, up 1.46%, and the average list price for sold homes was $605,626, up 2.2%.
Across ten months, Smyrna prices have moved up modestly, and October on its own showed a sharper step. Giving weight to both views gives a more balanced read than looking at either one alone.
How Quickly Are Homes Selling in Smyrna?
Homes in Smyrna took longer to sell in October 2026. The median days on market was 35, compared with 20 a year earlier, an increase of 75%, and the average was 45 days, compared with 31. Year to date, the median was 22 days against 21, and the average was 38 days in both years.
What Longer Days on Market Can Mean
When prices rise and time on market lengthens in the same month, it often points to buyers taking more time to compare options and negotiate, while the homes that close are priced in line with what buyers will pay. The List/Sold Price Ratio supports that reading. It was 97.8% in October 2026, compared with 98.8% in October 2025, a change of -0.98%.
For the year to date, the ratio was 98.4% in 2026 and 98.6% in 2025, a change of -0.12%. That is a very small difference, and it suggests negotiation room in Smyrna has been fairly consistent over the longer period. The longer selling times are a feature of October rather than of the full ten months.
What Do the Numbers Mean for Smyrna Buyers?
For Smyrna buyers, October 2026 brought higher prices but more time to decide. The median sold price was $565,000, and the median days on market was 35, compared with 20 a year ago. The List/Sold Price Ratio was 97.8%, down from 98.8%, which suggests homes closed slightly further below list price than last October.
Longer days on market and a lower ratio suggest there may be more time to evaluate a home and room to discuss terms. Higher price levels mean it helps to compare recent closed sales for the specific street, size and condition of a home instead of relying on citywide figures. A local agent can pull those comparisons from FMLS so an offer reflects the most relevant data.
What Do the Numbers Mean for Smyrna Sellers?
For Smyrna sellers, October 2026 rewarded well positioned homes but called for patience. Prices finished well above last October, with an average sold price of $633,386, while days on market lengthened and the List/Sold Price Ratio eased to 97.8%. Pricing in line with recent closed sales and planning for a longer marketing period fits what the data describes.
New listings were 85 in October, compared with 96 a year earlier, so sellers faced slightly fewer competing new listings. Closed sales fell by a wider margin, from 57 to 45. Preparation, presentation and a pricing strategy built on comparable sales for the specific home carry real weight in that setting.
How Should You Read the Smyrna Trend Heading Into Late 2026?
Reading the Smyrna trend means weighing a sharp October against a steadier year. Prices are higher than a year ago in both views, while activity is lower in both. October showed a wider gap in sold listings than in new listings, and the longer days on market seen in October have not yet shown up in the year to date average.
Year to date, new listings were 1,046 compared with 1,083 in 2025, and sold listings were 612 compared with 637. Both are slightly lower and moving together, which points to a quieter market rather than one that is out of balance. This is an analysis of what the data shows so far. The coming months of FMLS data will show if the October pattern continues or fades.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Smyrna Real Estate Market
The answers below draw on FMLS data for single family homes in Smyrna, GA. They compare October 2026 with October 2025, and January through October 2026 with the same period of 2025. Each answer reflects figures from the table above, so the numbers stay consistent throughout this report.
What was the median sold price for a single family home in Smyrna in October 2026?
The median sold price was $565,000 in October 2026, compared with $484,000 in October 2025, an increase of 16.74%. For January through October 2026, the median sold price was $559,500, compared with $545,000 for the same period of 2025, an increase of 2.66%. The October figure was a larger step up than the year to date figure.
How many single family homes sold in Smyrna in October 2026?
There were 45 sold listings in October 2026, compared with 57 in October 2025, a change of -21.05%. For the year to date, there were 612 sold listings, compared with 637 in 2025, a change of -3.92%. Closed sales were lower in both comparisons, and the October decline was the larger of the two.
How long do homes take to sell in Smyrna?
The median days on market was 35 in October 2026, compared with 20 in October 2025, and the average was 45 days, compared with 31. For the year to date, the median was 22 days, compared with 21 days for the same period of 2025, and the average was 38 days in both years. The longer selling time was concentrated in October.
Are there more or fewer homes for sale in Smyrna than last year?
New listings were lower. Sellers listed 85 homes in October 2026, compared with 96 in October 2025, a change of -11.46%. For the year to date, sellers listed 1,046 homes, compared with 1,083 in 2025, a change of -3.42%. Fewer new listings and fewer closed sales have moved together over the ten month period.
Where does this Smyrna data come from?
The figures in this report come from FMLS, October 2026, and cover single family homes in Smyrna, GA. You can learn more about the listing service at FMLS, and find additional industry resources through the Georgia Realtors website. Figures are reported as published, and percent changes are shown as given in the market report.
Conclusion: Smyrna in October 2026
Smyrna's October 2026 data shows higher prices, fewer transactions and longer selling times than a year ago. The median sold price of $565,000 and the average sold price of $633,386 finished well above October 2025, while 45 closed sales and a median of 35 days on market point to a slower pace. Year to date figures show modest price gains and activity slightly below last year.
To talk through what this means for a Smyrna purchase or sale, contact The Agency Atlanta and start a conversation with a local agent.
