The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80825 sells for about $185,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 80825 — Kit Carson
The housing market in ZIP 30635 is characterized by steady, modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, while the limited supply of new construction keeps the market balanced. Overall, the area remains a stable, rural-focused market with minimal speculative activity.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lower cost of living, and proximity to outdoor recreation, rather than urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.5% — 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 6.5%/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 4.8%/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 30635, Elbert 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.
Crime rates in Elbert County remain lower than the state and national averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Elbert County School District, which maintains a stable academic performance rating relative to rural Georgia standards.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard insurance coverage typically available for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural and light industrial sectors, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Athens or the broader Northeast Georgia region.
The area features access to Richard B. Russell Lake and various outdoor parks, offering significant opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and granite production, which has historically been a major industry in Elbert County.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state highways; there is no public transit system serving the area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential subdivisions and infrastructure improvements for local industrial sites.
The Elbert County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, conducting periodic reassessments to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and general government tax districts, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and wildfire risk assessments.
Net domestic migration has been slightly positive, driven by individuals seeking affordable housing outside of major metropolitan areas.
Georgia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known defects, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 30635.
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.
Major reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping.
Local hub for community sports and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.