Homes for Rent in Talking Rock, GA

No one knows for sure how Talking Rock got its name. Some residents believe it stems from long talks between neighbors sitting on rock formations. Others think it represents the sound of water rushing over the rocks in the city’s creek or that it dates back to Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. The mystery of its name adds to the rural community’s charm. The Northeast Georgia town has parks and restaurants, and the wider region offers outdoor excursions, Appalachian Mountain views and chances to relax at wineries. “There’s a small-town peacefulness,” says Lydia Spink, a Realtor at Century 21 Lindsey & Pauley who has sold homes in the area for two decades. “You come home and don’t have to hear the hustle-bustle of car horns, and it’s friendly. People know you when you go into their stores.” Many housing styles, including New Traditional houses, mobile homes and cabin-style properties, can be found throughout the region. Many sit on lots of 2 acres or more, far from other residents. The median sale price is around $380,000, below the national median, but the area’s top-end homes can sell for more than $1 million. Large parcels of land are also available for