The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30812 sells for about $126,805, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,310 a month.
ZIP 30812
The housing market in 30812 is characterized by very low inventory and a small, aging population. Market activity is minimal, with prices reflecting broader regional trends in the Augusta-Richmond County area. The area remains a quiet, residential enclave with limited new development.
This ZIP is primarily suited for those seeking rural or semi-rural living within reach of Augusta, appealing to budget-conscious buyers or those looking for established residential lots.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30812, Richmond County, GA
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data is aggregated at the county level.
Schools serving this area are part of the Richmond County School System, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Augusta-Richmond County area; specific parcel-level hazard data is not published for this ZCTA.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Augusta-Richmond County employment base, including healthcare and military sectors, though this specific ZIP is largely rural/residential.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Commute times are generally moderate, with residents relying on personal vehicles to access employment hubs in Augusta via regional highway corridors.
Recreational access is limited within the immediate ZIP boundaries, though residents have access to broader Richmond County parks and regional golf facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and is heavily influenced by HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent standards for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area.
The local economy is anchored by the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, with major sectors including healthcare, education, and the military (Fort Eisenhower).
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major regional highways connecting to the Augusta urban core.
Development is largely infill-focused with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported within the ZIP boundaries.
The Richmond County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Richmond County school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with the broader Georgia market, reflecting regional weather-related risk profiles.
Not applicable to ZIP level.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Georgia Demographics profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional green space and recreational facilities accessible to residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.