Why Live in Demorest
The north Georgia town of Demorest is set in the quiet foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is home to Piedmont University. It remains relatively quiet throughout the year, aside from its annual Fourth of July parade – the town's biggest event. Demorest residents gather yearly for a parade, live music, food vendors and fireworks. Aside from the annual festivities, locals enjoy a close-knit community with small businesses, direct access to large retailers and proximity to ample natural amenities. At the heart of Demorest, houses are relatively close together on lots that typically measure under an acre. Most streets downtown are densely wooded, lined with towering oaks and pines. Outside downtown, homes are mainly spread out on larger lots; hundreds of houses sit on at least five acres of land. Outstretched backroads weave around large parcels of land, and in spots where the trees aren't too tall, drivers can glimpse the mountains in the distance. Housing styles vary widely, including ranch styles, contemporary colonials and modern farmhouses. The median sale price for a home is around $330,000, which is lower than the national median. The land is also in high demand in
Home Trends in Demorest, GA
On average, homes in Demorest, GA sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Demorest, GA over the last 12 months is $330,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$330,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Last 12 months Home Sales
164
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%