Lake Oconee’s real estate market is off to a strong start in 2025, showing steady momentum and creating promising opportunities for buyers and sellers. March brought a noticeable uptick in activity and highlighted key trends that are shaping what looks to be an active and evolving season for the local market.

Inventory is expanding and options are blooming — active residential listings shot up to 290, marking a 29.46% jump compared to March 2024. That’s fantastic news for buyers who’ve been waiting for their perfect home to appear. Meanwhile, land listings dipped to 81 — a 31.36% drop — as new construction continues to change the landscape and shift inventory levels.

Prices? They’re holding strong and climbing! The average residential list price soared 18.29% year-over-year to $1,415,211. It’s a clear sign of solid demand and confidence in home values. While some homeowners are staying put due to their low locked-in mortgage rates, those who do decide to sell are cashing in on robust price points.

Buyers are still eager and active — pending and under-contract listings ticked up to 72, a 4.35% increase over last year. Although rising home prices and interest rates have stretched market timelines a bit — homes are now on the market for an average of 90 days (up 12.50% YoY), and land listings average 170 days — this hasn’t slowed the excitement.

Sellers, here’s a top tip: Price it right from the beginning. Strategic pricing can save you time, reduce the need for future adjustments, and help your home stand out from day one. In March alone, 70 listings had to adjust their prices — proof that a competitive starting price can make all the difference in attracting serious buyers and closing the deal faster.

And here’s the real kicker: Fifty-three properties closed in March, an impressive 18.46% increase over the same time last year. The momentum and energy around Lake Country real estate has picked up this year, thus far.

So whether you’re dreaming of buying your ideal home, eyeing a piece of land to invest in, or ready to list your property, now’s the time to tap into Lake Oconee’s thriving market. With more homes to choose from, rising values, and consistent activity, this spring is the perfect time to make a move.