Why Live in Durham
Durham sits in a valley between the ridges of northwest Georgia. About 15 miles south of Chattanooga and not far from the Georgia-Tennessee-Alabama state lines, the Georgia community is named for a coal mining company that occupied the area until the middle of the 20th century. Today, it is known more for its natural splendor than its industrial past. “There’s a lot of old family land,” says Robyn Talbot, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty. “They have the ability to have farm animals. A lot of people want to have chickens or some other animals down that way.” Locals enjoy Durham's open space and privacy while still being within convenient driving distance of the city. The community also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score. Branching off Highway 157 into the untouched Georgia forest, the scattered properties offer plenty of privacy. Styles and size vary, and there's no unified development or aesthetic. Homes rarely come on the market, with ranch-style and well-maintained manufactured homes going from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. Larger estates, sometimes resembling cabins or farmhouses, can sell from the $600,000s to
Home Trends in Durham, GA
On average, homes in Durham, LaFayette sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Durham, LaFayette over the last 12 months is $874,500, up 150% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$874,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$166
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$254,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
150%