The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31831 sells for about $375,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,045 a month.
ZIP 31831 — Waverly Hall
The 31831 housing market remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand for large-lot residential properties. Prices continue to see modest year-over-year growth, driven by buyers seeking rural lifestyle options within commuting distance of Columbus. The market is currently favoring sellers due to limited supply, though high interest rates have tempered the pace of sales.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with large lots who are willing to commute to Columbus for major employment and services.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 31831, Harris County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Waverly Hall is generally considered a low-crime, rural community with significantly lower reported crime rates compared to the nearby Columbus urban core.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Harris County School District, which generally maintains favorable ratings compared to regional averages.
The area is primarily rural with standard wildfire and storm risks typical of West Georgia; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks and ponds.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Columbus and Fort Moore, with residential development focused on low-density, large-lot single-family subdivisions.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commuting to the Columbus employment core typically requires a 25-35 minute drive via US-27 or I-185, as there is no public transit infrastructure.
The area features extensive rural outdoor recreation, including access to private lakes, wooded trails, and proximity to Pine Mountain amenities like Callaway Gardens.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the scarcity of available rental inventory.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the Columbus metropolitan area, with major employment anchors including Fort Moore, Aflac, and regional healthcare systems.
Transportation is entirely auto-dependent, relying on state highways for regional connectivity; no public transit services are available.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion, with limited commercial growth planned along the main highway corridors.
Parcels are served by the Harris County School District and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional storm and wind risk profiles common in West Georgia.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.117.9 mi
- Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center3.917.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.4 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Columbus4.715.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.919.1 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.415.8 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.516.1 mi
- Bowlero Columbus4.217.9 mi
- Players Restaurant & Billiards4.318.3 mi
- Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort4.215.9 mi
- FDR overlook & favorite picnic spot4.911.6 mi
- E C Pate Park4.612.4 mi
- Pine mountain trail association4.812.8 mi
- Psalmond Road Park & Super Center4.412.4 mi
- Little White House Historic Site4.814.4 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.516.1 mi
- FDR overlook & favorite picnic spot4.911.6 mi
- Bluebelle Local Mercantile4.718 mi
- Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center4.713.5 mi
- FD Roosevelt State Park Visitor's Center & Registration4.712.8 mi
- Ellerslie Park4.86.2 mi
- E C Pate Park4.612.4 mi
- WJSP-TV Tower/Mile 23 Trailhead4.812.3 mi
- Pine mountain trail association4.812.8 mi
- Lake Oliver Marina4.519.5 mi
- Bull Creek Golf Course4.311.5 mi
- Clutch Indoor Golf513 mi
- Billy's Supermarket4.79.7 mi
- Columbus Airport3.917 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction featuring gardens, lakes, and outdoor recreation located nearby.
Preserved historic area reflecting the town's rural heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.