Home sales slowed in Chattooga County during September compared with the same month last year, even as the average selling price increased and prospective buyers continued to see a growing selection of available properties.

According to September figures from Georgia Multiple Listing Service (Georgia MLS), 11 residential properties were sold in Chattooga County during the month, compared with 16 sales in September 2025.

That represents a 31.3 percent decline in the number of homes sold compared with a year earlier.

Despite the decrease in transactions, the average selling price increased.

Georgia MLS reported an average September selling price of $241,316, compared with $234,858 in September 2025. That represents an increase of approximately 2.7 percent.

The average asking price of homes that sold during September was $251,873, meaning properties generally closed below their listed prices.

Based on those figures, homes sold for approximately 95.8 percent of their final asking prices, on average.

The figures suggest that while fewer buyers completed purchases during September, the properties that did sell continued to command relatively strong prices.

However, average selling prices can be influenced by the types of properties sold during a particular month. A small number of higher-priced homes can significantly affect the average, particularly in a smaller market such as Chattooga County.

More Homes Available And Longer Selling Times

Separate housing market information from Realtor.com indicates that buyers have more properties to choose from, while homes are taking longer to sell.

According to Realtor.com’s September 2026 housing market report, 161 residential properties were listed for sale in Chattooga County, representing an increase of approximately 7.1 percent compared with September 2025.

The median asking price was $223,000, an increase of approximately 4.1 percent from a year earlier.

Meanwhile, the median selling price reported by Realtor.com was $170,000, down approximately 14.6 percent compared with September of last year.

The difference between Realtor.com’s median selling price and the average selling price reported by Georgia MLS reflects different measurements and reporting methods.

An average selling price is calculated by adding the prices of properties sold and dividing by the number of sales. The median represents the midpoint of the prices reported, with half above and half below that figure.

The two organizations also use different datasets, meaning their figures should not be considered directly interchangeable.

Homes Spending More Time On The Market

Another significant development in September was the length of time homes remained available before selling.

Realtor.com reported that the median time on the market reached 98 days, an increase of approximately 78.4 percent compared with September 2025.

That means the typical listed property was spending considerably more time on the market than a year earlier.

The longer marketing period, combined with an increase in available listings, suggests buyers may have more opportunities to compare properties and negotiate prices.

Realtor.com classified Chattooga County as a buyer’s market during September, indicating that the supply of available homes exceeded current buyer demand.

For homeowners considering selling, the figures suggest that competitive pricing and property condition remain important factors in attracting buyers.

For prospective buyers, the increased inventory may provide additional choices in Summerville, Trion, Menlo, Lyerly and surrounding areas of Chattooga County.

What The Numbers Mean For Chattooga County

The September figures present a mixed picture of the local real estate market.

On one hand, fewer homes changed hands compared with September 2025, indicating slower sales activity.

On the other hand, the average selling price reported by Georgia MLS remained higher than a year earlier, suggesting that prices have not declined uniformly across the county.

At the same time, Realtor.com’s figures show that the median selling price has decreased, available inventory has increased and properties are spending more time on the market.

The combination points toward a housing market in which buyers have more choices, but individual property values continue to depend heavily on location, condition, size and other characteristics.

Chattooga County’s housing market includes everything from smaller homes in established neighborhoods to rural properties with acreage, making individual sales prices vary considerably.

Because relatively few homes sell during any single month, changes in the types of properties sold can also produce substantial fluctuations in reported averages.

As the final quarter of 2026 begins, the local housing market will be worth watching to see whether sales activity improves, inventory continues increasing or sellers begin making additional price adjustments.

Sources:

Georgia Multiple Listing Service — September 2026 County Sales Statistics

Realtor.com — September 2026 Chattooga County Housing Market Report