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Marietta

Marietta

Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

By Caroline McMeans, Co-Founder & Broker at Homepoint

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Updated

Median Sold Price

$500,000

762 sales in the last 90 days
Median Days on Market

23

Half of sales closed in 8–55 days
Active Listings

1135

Listed $135K – $6.6M
Market Condition
Seller's Market
Based on typical time to sell
Listings counted inside the Marietta boundary. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

What are you solving for?

Start with the move you're making, and see what Marietta has listed for it right now.

Buying your first home

Homes from $135,000 to $370,000; 286 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–55 days.

Moving up

Homes from $371,700 to $725,000; 568 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–55 days.

Buying at the top of the market

Homes from $729,000 to $6,575,000; 281 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–55 days.

Relocating to the area

1135 listed now; listed from $135,000 to $6,575,000; the middle half of recent sales closed in 8–55 days.


Counts and prices as of October 19, 2026. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

What your budget buys in Marietta

What's on the market right now, by price.

Entry
$370,000

At or below $370,000

286 listings in this band

Middle
$500,000

Around $500,000

568 listings in this band

Upper
$725,000

Above $725,000

281 listings in this band


© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

As of October 2026, the median sold price in Marietta, GA was $500,000 and homes took a median 23 days to sell, based on 762 recent sales (Homepoint, October 2026). Half of those sales closed between 8 and 55 days on market.

Marietta homes for sale include a broad set of housing types in and around the city center, with homes in Marietta ranging from older streets near the historic core to newer construction along major corridors. Marietta real estate here is tied to established roads, local commercial areas, and access to regional employment centers through the city’s main arterials.

About Marietta

Marietta sits in Cobb County with access to downtown Marietta, the Marietta Square area, and major routes that connect to the wider Atlanta metro. Homes in Marietta are found near neighborhood streets, collector roads, and commercial corridors, with access to parks, shops, and civic destinations along the city grid and nearby highways.

  • Access to downtown Marietta and the Marietta Square area
  • Connections to major roads serving Cobb County and the Atlanta metro
  • Housing near established neighborhood streets and commercial corridors
  • Local access to parks, shops, and civic destinations
  • Assigned schools: West Side - Cobb, Addison, Sope Creek, Due West

Housing Market

The median sold price in Marietta is $500,000. The median days on market for sold homes is 23 days, and the middle half of those sales spent 8 to 55 days on market. There are 1135 active listings, and the active list price range is $135,000 to $6,575,000. The market condition label is Seller's Market.

Marietta amenities

Living in Marietta centers on the Historic Marietta Square, where Glover Park anchors the middle of downtown and the street grid of Church Street, Roswell Street, Atlanta Street, and North Park Square keeps shops, restaurants, and event space tightly grouped. Marietta Square Market sits just off the Square near the railroad tracks, with a food hall layout and patio space that keeps activity concentrated on the west side of downtown. A block away, the Marietta History Center faces the tracks in the Kennesaw House, while the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre lights up North Park Square with films, concerts, comedy, and live productions. On the Square itself, the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art adds gallery space right in the downtown core, giving this part of town an arts-and-events rhythm that shapes many of the best things to do in Marietta.

Green space and trails run close to the center of town. Elizabeth Porter Park sits southwest of the Square and includes a sprayground, playground, walking track, and pavilion, while Lewis Park lies near Kennestone and connects into the Mountain to River Trail corridor. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park rises just west of central Marietta, putting wooded trails and preserved landscape close to Whitlock Avenue and the western side of town. For weekly routines, the Marietta Square Farmers Market sets up every Saturday morning near Mill Street across the railroad tracks from the Welcome Center, and the adjacent Artisan Market extends that same downtown stretch with local vendors. Seasonal Marietta amenities stay busy around the Square as well, with Art in the Park on Labor Day weekend, Chalktoberfest on the second weekend in October around the museum side of the Square, and the Glover Park Concert Series bringing recurring live music into downtown. Before you buy here, expect a street pattern that shifts from a traditional in-town grid near the Square to more curving residential streets farther out, with housing stock that ranges from older established homes to newer infill construction.

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Commute & costs in Marietta

How far the drive is, and what it costs to own here.

Drive times
DestinationMinutesMiles

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points)

39

19.1

Buckhead (Lenox Square)

44

18.5

Perimeter Center (Dunwoody)

38

15.1

Emory University

50

22.4

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic)

47

30.5

Typical weekday morning departure, measured October 2026. Your own drive will vary with traffic and where in Marietta you start.
Taxes · Cobb County, GA

Property tax

About 1.205% of market value (county rate)

Unincorporated Cobb County: 30.13 mills on 40% of fair market value · A city inside the county adds its own rate on top of this

Source: Cobb County Tax Commissioner, 2025

Sales tax

6% (county rate)

State and county combined in Cobb County · A city inside the county may add its own

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, Sales & Use Tax Rates, 2026

State income tax

4.99% flat

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2026
Marietta and Smyrna bill their own millage on top. Owners aged 62 and over are fully exempt from the Cobb County school portion, which is most of the rate above. Cobb's 6% sales tax is well below Fulton's and DeKalb's.

Tax figures are countywide and are a guide, not a quote — confirm the current rate and any exemptions with the county before you buy. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Marietta?

$500,000 is the median sold price in Marietta, based on 762 homes sold in the last 90 days. Active listings currently span $135,000 to $6,575,000.

How long do homes in Marietta take to sell?

23 days is the median time homes took to sell in Marietta. The middle half of those sales closed in 8 to 55 days, which shows a wide spread between faster and slower closings.

How many homes are for sale in Marietta right now?

1135 homes are for sale in Marietta right now. Active list prices run from $135,000 to $6,575,000.

What does $370,000 buy in Marietta?

At $370,000, Marietta has 286 active listings in the first budget band. That price point sits at the top of the first band, with homes ranging from entry-level listings up through condos, townhomes, and other attached housing types.

Is Marietta a buyer’s or a seller’s market?

Seller's Market. Homes sold in a median of 23 days, which points to faster turnover than a slower-moving market.

What kind of homes are in Marietta?

Marietta’s housing stock is made up of attached homes, with 0% single-family. The market includes a wide spread of ages and lot settings, from compact in-town properties to larger-lot homes.

What amenities are near Marietta?

Nearby places to shop and dine include the Marietta Square area, along with local retail and restaurant corridors around the city. Parks and green space are part of the area as well, giving the neighborhood a mix of everyday errands and outdoor spots.

What schools serve Marietta?

West Side - Cobb, Addison, Sope Creek, Due West. Confirm attendance zones with the district.

What is the commute like from Marietta?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 39 minutes away and 19.1 miles from Marietta.

Is Marietta a good place to live?

Marietta sits northwest of downtown Atlanta and has a housing market centered on attached homes. Nearby parks, shops, and dining add to the local street-level feel, and the market is currently a Seller's Market with homes selling in a median of 23 days.

How far is Marietta from downtown Atlanta?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 39 minutes away via the weekday-morning drive route from Marietta.

What are the closest neighborhoods to Marietta at a similar price?

Smyrna, Smyrna, West Midtown, Atlanta, Grant Park, Atlanta, Decatur, Decatur. Refer to those linked guides for current prices.

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