Living in Buford, Jennifer K. Lewis, Buford Realtor explores the Housing prices in Buford, GA for the month of October 2020. While exploring the average home sales prices, she also covers distressed properties, foreclosures and short sales in both Gwinnett and Forsyth counties. For more market information please contact Jennifer Lewis, Buford area Realtor (407)326-7077 at www.BuyAndSellinBuford.com
While moving to Buford, it’s important to understand that the City of Buford does not mean Buford City Schools. Buford City Schools is ranked #1 by niche.com which is a school ranking system. If you live in Buford you know the difference. Buford City Schools consists of Buford Elementary School, Buford Academy, Buford Senior Academy, Buford Middle School, and Buford High School. Accordingly Buford City Schools encompasses two counties, primarily Gwinnett County and parts of Hall County. If you are wanting to be in the district you MUST always confirm directly with the school. Traditionally homes in Buford City Schools are approximately $50K more than homes not in district.
While moving to Buford, it’s important to understand that the City of Buford does not mean Buford City Schools. Buford City Schools is ranked #1 by niche.com which is a school ranking system. If you live in Buford you know the difference. Buford City Schools consists of Buford Elementary School, Buford Academy, Buford Senior Academy, Buford Middle School, and Buford High School. Accordingly Buford City Schools encompasses two counties, primarily Gwinnett County and parts of Hall County. If you are wanting to be in the district you MUST always confirm directly with the school. Traditionally homes in Buford City Schools are approximately $50K more than homes not in district.
There are some other fantastic schools within the City of Buford. One of the newest schools in the area is Seckinger High School. Living in Buford students may also attend Mill Creek and some parts Cherokee High School or even parts of Lanier High School. If you are particular to a school be sure to verify the school before buying a home in Buford.
You can see that the average home sales price in Buford September of 2020 to October 2020 has gone up to $30,000 and in Buford City Schools almost the same at $26,000. You can see the average days on market are less in Buford City Schools than in the City of Buford.
Also you will see that Foreclosures in Gwinnett and Forsyth Counties are stable. There are 4 short sales and several Housing and Urban Development foreclosed homes, also known as HUD HOMES. You can search for HUD foreclosures at HUDhomestore.gov
For more insightful first hand knowledge call Jennifer Lewis (470)326-7077.
