Duluth, Georgia · Where People Matter
Town Green. Diverse dining. Tight inventory.
Central-north Gwinnett with a real downtown Town Green, international dining depth, and I-85 / I-985 access. Here’s the Oct 5 GAMLS SFR cut — MOI under 2 months, so don’t sleep on well-priced houses.
- ZIPs 30096 & 30097
- Gwinnett County
- ~28 mi to Atlanta
- Downtown Town Green
- Duluth / Peachtree Ridge feeds
Single-family · City = Duluth · Gwinnett GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026 · sold through Oct 5, 2026.
About Duluth
Where is Duluth, GA — and why do buyers pick Town Green + I-85 access?
Duluth is a Gwinnett County city about 28 miles northeast of Atlanta (ZIPs 30096 and 30097), between I-85 and I-985. Buyers come for downtown Town Green events, a deep international restaurant scene, GCPS options (including Duluth and Peachtree Ridge areas by address), and a wide housing mix from established SFR to premium golf-adjacent streets.
Railroad roots, international present
Downtown Duluth’s Town Green and Church Street corridor give the city a walkable civic core, while Buford Highway / Peachtree Industrial corridors deliver some of metro Atlanta’s best everyday international dining. This page’s market table is single-family City = Duluth only — condos and townhomes are a separate search.
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 Duluth. Gwinnett County: gwinnettcounty.com.
Duluth market · Gwinnett GAMLS export Oct 5, 2026
How’s the Duluth housing market right now (October 2026)?
Balanced East Metro story. Single-family homes in Duluth closed at a median $459,000 over the last 90 days (32 sales), at 99.1% of list after a median 16.5 days on market. There are 17 active listings (median ask $515,000) — about 1.59 months of inventory. Most deals (19 of 32) included seller concessions. Small 90-day sample (n=32) — treat the median as directional, not destiny.
Single-family · City = Duluth · Gwinnett GAMLS
| Median close · 90 days | $459,000 across 32 closed sales (Jul 8 – Oct 5, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median close · ~12 months | $440,000 across 121 closed sales (Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 5, 2026) |
| Days on market (closed, 90d) | 16.5 median |
| Sale-to-list (90d) | 99.1% median · 18 under list / 6 at list / 8 over list |
| Concessions (90d) | 19 of 32 closings showed concessions > $0 · median $9,000 when offered |
| $ / sq ft | $201 closed (90d) · $219 active asking |
| For sale right now | 17 active · median ask $515,000 · median 81 days on market |
| Months of inventory | 1.59 = 17 active ÷ (32 sold ÷ 3 months) |
Source: Gwinnett County GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026; sold closings through Oct 5, 2026. Filter: City = Duluth, single-family residence in the Gwinnett County GAMLS export (ZIPs 30096 & 30097), pulled Oct 5, 2026. Small 90-day sold sample — directional. Condo/townhome stock is outside this SFR cut. 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
$459K
Median sold · last 90 days (n=32). 12-mo median: $440,000 (n=121).
Sale vs ask
99.1%
Median close ÷ list · 90 days. Under/at/over: 18/6/8.
Tempo
16.5 days
Median DOM on 90-day closes. Active median DOM: 81.
Supply
1.59 mo
Months of inventory from this export.
$/sqft closed
$201
Median close price per sq ft · 90 days.
$/sqft active ask
$219
Median list $/sqft on active. Asking ≠ closed.
Active ask
$515K
Median list price · 17 active.
Concessions
59%
19 of 32 recent closings. Median $9,000 when offered.
Davis take: Walkable downtown energy plus diverse dining keep Duluth competitive — 90-day SFR median $459K with only ~1.6 months of inventory. Active asks run ahead of closes; Sugarloaf-adjacent product is a different comp set than starter SFR.
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 Duluth?
Downtown Atlanta is about 28 miles via I-85 — figure 32–50 minutes at peak. Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Alpharetta are short local trips.
| Destination | Miles | Est. drive time | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Atlanta | ~28 | 32–50 min | I-85 S |
| Peachtree Corners | ~5 | 8–15 min | GA-141 |
| Norcross | ~6 | 10–15 min | Buford Hwy |
| Alpharetta | ~14 | 18–30 min | GA-141 / GA-400 |
| Lawrenceville | ~10 | 12–20 min | GA-120 |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) | ~38 | 45–65 min | I-85 S |
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 Duluth?
Town Green downtown
Concerts, festivals and a walkable civic core along Main / Church Street.
International dining depth
One of Gwinnett’s strongest global restaurant scenes — Korean, Vietnamese and more.
GCPS options by address
Duluth and Peachtree Ridge areas commonly appear — verify the parcel.
Sugarloaf-adjacent premium
Golf-community and upscale streets are a different price band than starter SFR.
I-85 / I-985 access
Efficient north-metro highway access — peak delays still apply.
Tight inventory signal
Sub-2 MOI on this SFR cut — prepared buyers win more often.
Explore Duluth
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 Duluth
International dining corridors
Buford Hwy / local centers — Korean, Vietnamese and global options.
Downtown Duluth restaurants
Growing mix around Town Green and Main Street.
Peachtree Industrial corridor
Casual and chain dining.
Sugarloaf / Peachtree Corners area
Additional upscale and casual options nearby.
Shop near Duluth
Downtown Duluth shops
Local boutiques near the historic core.
Gwinnett Place / Pleasant Hill corridor
Regional retail hub.
H Mart & Asian shopping centers
Strong international grocery and specialty retail.
Peachtree Industrial retail
Big-box and everyday shopping.
Events near Duluth
Duluth Fall Festival
Major Town Green festival — check current dates.
Concerts on the Green
Summer concert series downtown.
Duluth Wine Fest
Popular seasonal event.
City of Duluth calendar
Civic and cultural programming.
Outdoors near Duluth
Duluth Town Green
Central gathering space for events and everyday use.
Rogers Bridge Park
Chattahoochee riverfront trails and historic bridge.
Chattahoochee recreation
Paddling, fishing and trail access nearby.
Sugarloaf Country Club area
Private golf community — membership separate from city parks.
Healthcare near Duluth
Northside Hospital Duluth / Gwinnett
Major local hospital campus serving the area.
Local urgent care
Options along PIB / Pleasant Hill corridors.
Specialty care nearby
Broader Atlanta-area systems within ~30 minutes.
Confirm current providers
Networks change — verify coverage.
Arts near Duluth
Southeastern Railway Museum
Regional railroad history attraction.
Town Green cultural events
Festivals reflecting Duluth’s diverse community.
Gwinnett arts venues nearby
Gas South Arena / Hudgens Center area programming.
School arts & athletics
Local GCPS calendars by cluster.
Hours, dates and openings change — check local calendars and each venue before you go.
Education
Which schools serve Duluth, GA?
Duluth is in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Depending on address, families often look at Duluth or Peachtree Ridge area feeds. Always confirm with the GCPS locator — we don’t reprint unverified letter grades.
GCPS · verify by address
- Duluth High / Peachtree Ridge areas commonly appear in 30096–30097 searches
- Elementary and middle assignments are parcel-specific
We soften unverified Niche-style grades on purpose — check current GCPS and state data.
Official lookups
Higher education
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Gwinnett Technical College
- Georgia State University — Perimeter College options nearby
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 Duluth, GA?
Duluth new product leans townhome / mixed-use near downtown and corridor infill — plus resale SFR across established streets. We don’t invent incentive sheets; verify before you tour.
Town Green adjacency
Townhome and infill product — separate from this SFR table.
Selective new phases
Confirm what’s released and priced.
Established neighborhoods
Most single-family buyers still compete here.
Before model homes
Call Chris first — representation typically costs the buyer nothing.
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 Duluth buy.
Tight Duluth inventory still needs tax and payment math — run affordability before you waive contingencies.
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 Duluth vs renting.
Compare countiesGA tax by county
Compare millage across the East Metro counties we cover.
Homes for sale right now
Search live Duluth 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 = Duluth, single-family)
17 active · median ask $515,000 · median DOM 81
Asking range in that pull: $345,000 – $1,399,900. 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 Duluth 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 Duluth vs Peachtree Ridge feed by address; filter SFR vs townhome/condo intentionally.
- Text Chris the MLS #s you like — we run comps and condition math, not vibes.
Browse Duluth homes
Browse Duluth homes by price, bedrooms, land & features
One tap opens a live Keller Williams search with the filter already set. Listings refresh daily, so what you see is what’s on the market right now in Duluth.
Duluth homes by price
Garage, basement, cul-de-sac & more
Cul-de-sac, corner lot, basement, finished basement and ranch searches match words in the listing description, so a home can have a feature its listing doesn’t mention — ask us and we’ll check.
Duluth local guides
Each button opens one of our local guides.
Know the numbers
Don’t see the right fit? Tell us what you need and we’ll set up a custom search.
Search results come from the Keller Williams listing feed (FMLS / GAMLS) for the Duluth, GA search area and change daily. The Davis Team, Keller Williams Atlanta Partners, 3455 Hwy 81, Loganville, GA 30052.
Playbook
How should you buy or sell in Duluth 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. 19 of the last 32 closings had seller concessions (median $9,000 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 $459K vs active median ask $515K.
- 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.
- 16.5 days isn’t failure — that was the median closed DOM.
- Get a street-level number — then list. Homebot below, or call Chris.
Duluth is a strong fit if…
- You want Town Green energy and diverse dining.
- You’ll verify GCPS cluster by parcel.
- You’re ready for sub-2 MOI competition on well-priced SFR.
- You’ll treat Sugarloaf-adjacent pricing as its own comp set.
Probably not if…
- You need rural acreage and quiet farm roads.
- You expect Suwanee Town Center vibes at southern-Gwinnett prices.
- You won’t separate condo/townhome searches from SFR comps.
What’s your Duluth 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
Duluth, GA questions — straight answers
What is the median home price in Duluth, GA?
For single-family homes with City = Duluth in the Gwinnett County Georgia MLS (GAMLS) export pulled Oct 5, 2026, the median close price was $459,000 over the 90 days ending Oct 5, 2026 (32 sales) and $440,000 over the roughly 12 months ending the same date (121 sales). Median price per square foot on those 90-day closes was about $201. For a number on your specific house, use davisteamhomevalue.com or the Homebot tool on this page.
Is Duluth a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of the Oct 5, 2026 Gwinnett GAMLS export there were 17 active single-family listings against a recent 90-day sales pace — about 1.59 months of inventory. Homes closed at a median 99.1% of list price, and 19 of the last 32 closings included seller concessions (median $9,000 when offered). Price and condition decide it. Note the 90-day sample is modest (n=32) — use it directionally and pull fresh comps for a specific house.
How long does it take to sell a house in Duluth?
Median days on market for single-family homes that closed in the 90 days ending Oct 5, 2026 was 16.5 days. Active listings in the same export showed a median of 81 days already on market. Homes priced to recent closed comps sell faster than homes priced to the active asking median ($515,000).
How far is Duluth from Atlanta?
Downtown Atlanta is about 28 miles via I-85 — figure 32–50 minutes at peak. Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Alpharetta are short local trips. Full table is on this page.
What schools serve Duluth, GA?
Duluth is in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Depending on address, families often look at Duluth or Peachtree Ridge area feeds. Always confirm with the GCPS locator — we don’t reprint unverified letter grades.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy new construction in Duluth?
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 Duluth?
Duluth 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 Duluth?
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.
Ready to make a move in Duluth?
Search what’s actually for sale. Run your address. Or call Chris and skip the algorithm theater.
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Market source: Gwinnett County GAMLS export pulled Oct 5, 2026 (gwinnett-precise-stats.json). Filter: City = Duluth, single-family residence in the Gwinnett County GAMLS export (ZIPs 30096 & 30097), pulled Oct 5, 2026. Small 90-day sold sample — directional. Condo/townhome stock is outside this SFR cut. Sold through Oct 5, 2026. Months of inventory = 17 ÷ (32 ÷ 3) = 1.59. Listing data © Georgia MLS (GAMLS); deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lifestyle, commute and community details from Davis Team local knowledge and the prior Duluth city page. Drive times are estimates. Your house still needs its own comps.