Lawrenceville, Georgia · Where People Matter
County seat. Culture. Closed comps.
Gwinnett’s historic heart — Aurora Theatre, Georgia Gwinnett College, Coolray Field nearby, and a wide price band. Here’s what single-family actually closes for, and how to buy or sell without guessing.
- Gwinnett county seat
- ZIPs 30043 / 30044 / 30046
- ~30 mi to Atlanta
- Historic downtown
- Georgia Gwinnett College
Single-family · City = Lawrenceville · Gwinnett GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026 · sold through Oct 1, 2026.
About Lawrenceville
Where is Lawrenceville, GA — and why does the county seat still matter?
Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Incorporated in 1821, it combines a restored historic downtown (Aurora Theatre, courthouse square dining) with Georgia Gwinnett College and a broad housing market across several ZIPs.
History, film locations and a real downtown
Lawrenceville has reinvented itself while keeping Southern character — chef-driven restaurants, Aurora Theatre and a square that still works as a weekend destination. Housing ranges from starter product to executive streets; school magnets (including GSMST admissions) and downtown proximity change the buy math street by street.
Davis Team · Loganville-based
Local, not “local-ish”
Chris Davis and the Davis Team work Walton County every day — 19+ years in this market, 500+ homes closed, $150M+ career production, 5.0★ on Google.
Official: City of Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County: gwinnettcounty.com.
Lawrenceville market · Gwinnett GAMLS export Oct 5, 2026
How’s the Lawrenceville housing market right now (October 2026)?
Balanced East Metro story. Single-family homes in Lawrenceville closed at a median $389,000 over the last 90 days (108 sales), at 98.8% of list after a median 30.5 days on market. There are 127 active listings (median ask $425,000) — about 3.53 months of inventory. Most deals (77 of 108) included seller concessions.
Single-family · City = Lawrenceville · Gwinnett GAMLS
| Median close · 90 days | $389,000 across 108 closed sales (Jul 4 – Oct 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median close · ~12 months | $393,750 across 626 closed sales (Oct 2, 2025 – Oct 1, 2026) |
| Days on market (closed, 90d) | 30.5 median |
| Sale-to-list (90d) | 98.8% median · 66 under list / 22 at list / 20 over list |
| Concessions (90d) | 77 of 108 closings showed concessions > $0 · median $10,000 when offered |
| $ / sq ft | $169 closed (90d) · $179 active asking |
| For sale right now | 127 active · median ask $425,000 · median 84 days on market |
| Months of inventory | 3.53 = 127 active ÷ (108 sold ÷ 3 months) |
Source: Gwinnett County GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026; sold closings through Oct 1, 2026. Filter: City = Lawrenceville, single-family residence in the Gwinnett County GAMLS export, pulled Oct 5, 2026. Listing data © Georgia MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Gwinnett County backdrop (Fannie Mae PDF, current–3 months SFR): median sale $430,000, DOM 29, MOI 4.5, STL 98.63%. City table uses city GAMLS only.
Price
$389K
Median sold · last 90 days (n=108). 12-mo median: $393,750 (n=626).
Sale vs ask
98.8%
Median close ÷ list · 90 days. Under/at/over: 66/22/20.
Tempo
30.5 days
Median DOM on 90-day closes. Active median DOM: 84.
Supply
3.53 mo
Months of inventory from this export.
$/sqft closed
$169
Median close price per sq ft · 90 days.
$/sqft active ask
$179
Median list $/sqft on active. Asking ≠ closed.
Active ask
$425K
Median list price · 127 active.
Concessions
71%
77 of 108 recent closings. Median $10,000 when offered.
Davis take: County seat means range. GSMST and downtown draw different buyers than the same ZIP’s starter stock. Price to closed comps in your band; the city ask median hides a wide spread.
Video: Davis Team corridor market update (August 2026). Numbers in the video may differ from the figures on this page.
Getting around
How long is the commute from Lawrenceville?
Downtown Atlanta is about 30 miles — figure 40–60 minutes at peak via GA-316 / I-85. Duluth, Suwanee and Snellville are short Gwinnett hops.
| Destination | Miles | Est. drive time | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Atlanta | ~30 | 40–60 min | GA-316 / I-85 |
| Duluth / Suwanee | ~10–15 | 15–25 min | Local / GA-120 |
| Snellville | ~12 | 15–25 min | GA-124 S |
| Dacula | ~12 | 15–25 min | GA-316 E |
| Loganville | ~15 | 20–30 min | GA-20 SE |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) | ~45 | 50–75 min | I-85 / I-285 |
Drive times are estimates under mixed conditions. Check Georgia DOT real-time traffic before you commit to a daily route.
Lifestyle & community
What’s it like to live in Lawrenceville?
Historic downtown
Courthouse square, Aurora Theatre and chef-driven restaurants — one of East Metro’s best walkable cores.
Education density
GCPS network plus Georgia Gwinnett College in town; GSMST is a competitive magnet — verify admissions vs zoned schools.
Stripers & parks
Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field nearby; Tribble Mill and local parks for weekends.
Wide price band
City median hides starter vs executive. Comps in your micro-area beat any city headline.
Job-center access
GA-316 and I-85 put many Gwinnett employers within 20–35 minutes.
Growth reality
Busy corridors and denser pockets — tour at peak and walk the square on a weekend.
Explore Lawrenceville
Around the Area: dining, shopping, events, parks, healthcare & arts
Everything below is on the page — tap a category to focus, or tap All to see the full list.
Dine near Lawrenceville
Downtown Lawrenceville square
Chef-driven and casual restaurants around the historic courthouse.
GA-316 / Hwy 20 corridors
Everyday dining along major commercial strips.
Duluth / Suwanee dining
Additional independent scenes a short drive north.
Snellville US-78 options
Casual and chain dining ~15–25 minutes south.
Shop near Lawrenceville
Downtown boutiques
Independent shops on and near the square.
Corridor retail
Grocery and big-box along 20 / 316 approaches.
Mall of Georgia
Full regional retail in Buford.
Discover Mills / Gwinnett Place area
Additional regional options west.
Events near Lawrenceville
Aurora Theatre season
Professional productions downtown year-round.
Square festivals
Seasonal community events on and near the historic square.
Gwinnett Stripers games
AAA baseball at Coolray Field in season.
City of Lawrenceville calendar
Markets, holidays and civic events.
Outdoors near Lawrenceville
Tribble Mill Park
Lakes, trails and picnic areas nearby.
Freeman’s Mill Park
Local green space and recreation.
Little Mulberry / Dacula parks
Larger county parks a short drive east.
Neighborhood trails
Greenways and HOA amenities vary by subdivision.
Healthcare near Lawrenceville
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Major full-service hospital in Lawrenceville.
Local clinics & urgent care
Multiple options near downtown and commercial corridors.
Specialty care across Gwinnett
Confirm current providers for your needs.
Children’s Healthcare access
Pediatric specialty options across metro Atlanta.
Arts near Lawrenceville
Aurora Theatre
Flagship regional performing arts venue downtown.
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse events
Community and cultural programming.
History Museum / civic arts
Local history and rotating exhibits.
Atlanta arts day trips
Museums and live music ~40–60 minutes.
Hours, dates and openings change — check local calendars and each venue before you go.
Education
Which schools serve Lawrenceville, GA?
Lawrenceville is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Feeds vary widely by address (including Central Gwinnett and other clusters). GSMST is a competitive magnet — not automatic by address. Always verify zoning and magnet rules.
GCPS · note
- Public school assignment is address-specific across Lawrenceville ZIPs
- Central Gwinnett High and other GCPS high schools serve portions of the city
- GSMST — competitive magnet admissions, not a zoned guarantee
We do not publish unverified Niche ranks here — check current GCPS and state data for the schools on your shortlist.
Higher education
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Gwinnett Technical College
- University of Georgia (~40 mi)
Official lookups
School zone boundaries change — always verify your address with the district before you buy. Send Chris the address or MLS # and we’ll map the zone.
Builder communities
Is there new construction in Lawrenceville, GA?
New construction and townhome product appear along growth corridors and as infill near established neighborhoods. Confirm current builder releases before you visit a model.
316 / 20 edges
Builder communities and townhomes on the growth edges.
Near established streets
Selective new builds inside older neighborhoods.
Most of the market
Lawrenceville still trades heavily in existing single-family.
Before touring
Incentives and phases change — we check MLS and builder sites first.
Phases, pricing and incentives change month to month — we confirm what’s actually released before you drive out.
Buying new construction? Bring your own REALTOR®.
The builder’s on-site agent works for the builder — not you. Chris represents buyers at new construction communities across the Atlanta–Athens corridor. It typically costs you nothing and can save thousands on upgrades, options and contract terms.
Run your numbers
Tools for a Lawrenceville buy.
County-seat taxes and a wide price band — run the payment math before you fall for a photo.
Mortgage & affordability
Principal, interest, taxes and insurance on a specific price.
Gwinnett CountyGwinnett County tax
Gwinnett millage, Georgia’s 40% rule and the homestead picture.
Any addressRent vs buy
The breakeven on owning in Lawrenceville vs renting.
Compare countiesGA tax by county
Compare millage across the East Metro counties we cover.
Homes for sale right now
Search live Lawrenceville inventory
No stale address cards here. Inventory moves daily — open the live Keller Williams search for active listings, filters and the map.
As of the Oct 5, 2026 Gwinnett GAMLS export (City = Lawrenceville, single-family)
127 active · median ask $425,000 · median DOM 84
Asking range in that pull: $287,000 – $1,849,000. Your filters will differ.
City orientation map only — not a live MLS pin layer. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
How to use the search (60 seconds)
- Open the Lawrenceville search — aim the map at the area you care about.
- Filter beds, baths, price and new construction vs resale before you fall for a photo.
- Confirm GCPS zone (and any magnet hopes) by address before inspection deadlines.
- Text Chris the MLS #s you like — we run comps and condition math, not vibes.
Playbook
How should you buy or sell in Lawrenceville right now?
If we were buying today
Buyer order of operations
- Underwrite condition first. Roof, HVAC, foundation, moisture — price those before you argue about granite.
- Match comps, not list price. Recent closes of similar size and condition beat the active median ask every time.
- Use the concessions math. 77 of the last 108 closings had seller concessions (median $10K when offered).
- Confirm schools + taxes on the parcel before inspection deadlines get spicy.
- Keep your own agent. Builder and listing agents work for the other side. We work for you.
If we were selling today
Seller order of operations
- Price to closes, not active asks. 90-day median close $389K vs active median ask $425K.
- Expect to negotiate concessions on many deals.
- Fixer? Pick the path on purpose. As-is, light make-ready or full remodel. See selling a fixer in East Metro.
- 30.5 days isn’t failure — that was the median closed DOM.
- Get a street-level number — then list. Homebot below, or call Chris.
Lawrenceville is a strong fit if…
- You want downtown energy, theater and college-town amenities inside Gwinnett.
- You’ll price by micro-comp set, not one city median.
- GA-316 / I-85 access matters for your job.
- You’ll verify school assignment street by street.
Probably not if…
- You need quiet acreage and low density every day.
- You expect GSMST without understanding magnet admissions.
- You won’t underwrite condition on older housing stock.
What’s your Lawrenceville house worth?
Not the city median. Your address. Instant estimate plus ongoing updates from the Davis Team — then a street-level pricing talk when you’re ready to sell.
FAQ
Lawrenceville, GA questions — straight answers
What is the median home price in Lawrenceville, GA?
For single-family homes with City = Lawrenceville in the Gwinnett County Georgia MLS (GAMLS) export pulled Oct 5, 2026, the median close price was $389,000 over the 90 days ending Oct 1, 2026 (108 sales) and $393,750 over the roughly 12 months ending the same date (626 sales). Median price per square foot on those 90-day closes was about $169. For a number on your specific house, use davisteamhomevalue.com or the Homebot tool on this page.
Is Lawrenceville a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of the Oct 5, 2026 Gwinnett GAMLS export there were 127 active single-family listings against a recent 90-day sales pace — about 3.53 months of inventory. Homes closed at a median 98.8% of list price, and 77 of the last 108 closings included seller concessions (median $10,000 when offered). Price and condition decide it.
How long does it take to sell a house in Lawrenceville?
Median days on market for single-family homes that closed in the 90 days ending Oct 1, 2026 was 30.5 days. Active listings in the same export showed a median of 84 days already on market. Homes priced to recent closed comps sell faster than homes priced to the active asking median ($425,000).
How far is Lawrenceville from Atlanta?
Downtown Atlanta is about 30 miles — figure 40–60 minutes at peak via GA-316 / I-85. Duluth, Suwanee and Snellville are short Gwinnett hops. Full table is on this page.
What schools serve Lawrenceville, GA?
Lawrenceville is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Feeds vary widely by address (including Central Gwinnett and other clusters). GSMST is a competitive magnet — not automatic by address. Always verify zoning and magnet rules.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy new construction in Lawrenceville?
You should have one, and it typically costs the buyer nothing. The builder's on-site sales agent represents the builder. Your own agent reviews the builder contract, negotiates incentives and upgrades, and protects you at inspections and walkthrough. Call Chris before you walk into any model home: 770-833-5965.
How do property taxes work in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is in Gwinnett County (confirm any city levy on the exact parcel). Run the address through our Gwinnett County property tax guide and the Georgia tax hub.
Why use the Davis Team to buy or sell in Lawrenceville?
We're based in Loganville and work this corridor every day — Walton, Gwinnett and neighboring counties — with 19+ years in the market, 500+ homes closed, $150M+ in career production and a 5.0★ Google rating. We price with real MLS data, not automated estimates. Call or text Chris at 770-833-5965 or email chris@eastgahomes.com.
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Market source: Gwinnett County GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026 (gwinnett-precise-stats.json). Filter: City = Lawrenceville, single-family residence in the Gwinnett County GAMLS export, pulled Oct 5, 2026. Sold through Oct 1, 2026. Months of inventory = 127 ÷ (108 ÷ 3) = 3.53. Listing data © Georgia MLS (GAMLS); deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lifestyle, commute and community details from Davis Team local knowledge and the prior Lawrenceville city page. Drive times are estimates. Your house still needs its own comps.