The clearest story in Perry's August 2026 numbers is the distance between what sellers are asking and what buyers are actually paying. The median list price on active single-family homes sat near $313,851, while the median sale price for the month came in at $290,000, a gap of roughly $24,000. That single figure explains much of how the market is behaving right now, and it points to what both sellers and buyers should do about it.
Underneath that gap, Perry is running a fairly balanced market. About 141 homes were listed against 35 sales, which works out to roughly four months of supply, and the homes that are priced correctly are still moving quickly. I read these numbers every month so buyers and sellers here are working from what the market is actually doing rather than a headline. Here is the full August picture for the Perry and South Houston County area.
What Do the August 2026 Perry Numbers Look Like?
Metric | Perry, August 2026 |
Homes sold | 35 |
Median sale price | $290,000 |
Active listings | 141 |
Active single-family median list price | $313,851 |
List-to-sold gap | about $24,000 |
Average days to sell (sold homes) | about 40 |
Average days on market (active listings) | about 74 |
Months of supply | about 4.0 |
Government-backed sales (VA, FHA, USDA) | 19 of 35 |
How Balanced Is the Perry Market Right Now?
With about 141 active listings and 35 sales in August, Perry was carrying roughly four months of supply, calculated as active listings divided by monthly sales. In housing terms, that is a reasonably balanced market, neither the tight, fast-moving conditions that favor sellers nor a deep buyer's market. It is one of the more even positions Perry has held in recent months, giving buyers more to choose from while still rewarding sellers who price correctly.
Balance does not mean homes are not selling. It means inventory and demand are closer to equilibrium, so pricing and condition carry more weight in how quickly a home moves. For a market this close to Robins Air Force Base, with steady demand from relocating and base-connected buyers, that four-months-of-supply reading reflects a healthy, functioning market rather than a stalled one.
Why Is There a $24,000 Gap Between Asking and Selling?
The median active single-family list price near $313,851 against a $290,000 median sale price is the defining feature of Perry's August market. A roughly $24,000 gap between the middle of what is listed and the middle of what actually sold tells you that a meaningful share of standing inventory is priced above where the market is clearing. Some of that is ambition, and some is the mix of what is sitting, including higher-end homes that pull the list-price median up.
For practical purposes, the gap is a pricing signal. It does not mean every Perry home is overpriced, and it does not mean values are falling, since the median sale price has held in a steady range in recent months. It means the homes clearing the market are, on the whole, priced closer to $290,000 than to the low $300,000s, and listings priced well above that are the ones more likely to sit. That distinction matters more than the gap itself.
Why Do Some Homes Sell in 40 Days and Others Sit for 74?
Perry's August data shows two different day-count figures, and reading them together is important. Homes that actually sold went under contract in about 40 days on average, which is a healthy pace. The active listings still on the market, by contrast, had been listed for about 74 days on average. That is not a sign that buyers are rejecting well-priced homes; it reflects the composition of the standing inventory.
Part of that 74-day figure is new construction listing early while a build finishes, which inflates time on market without indicating weak demand. Another part is a handful of higher-priced and long-sitting listings that drag the average up. The takeaway is that the standing inventory number reflects what has not sold yet, often for reasons of price or build timing, while the 40-day sold figure reflects how quickly correctly priced Perry homes are moving. Priced right, Perry moves.
Who Is Buying in Perry? The Financing Mix
Financing tells you who is driving the Perry market, and in August the answer was clear: government-backed loans led. VA loans accounted for 11 of the 35 sales, FHA for 7, and USDA for 1, so 19 of 35 sales, more than half, used a government-backed loan. The remaining 16 sales were conventional or cash. This VA and FHA concentration is exactly what you would expect in a market this close to Robins Air Force Base, where many buyers are active-duty, veterans, or base-connected.
For sellers, that financing mix has practical implications. VA and FHA loans carry appraisal and property-condition standards that an appraiser will actually check, so deferred maintenance can cost more in a market where these buyers dominate. Preparing a home to meet those standards, rather than assuming a cash-heavy buyer pool, is a sound strategy in Perry. The single USDA sale is too small a sample to read into on its own and is noted only for completeness.
How Does Perry Fit in the Houston County Market?
Perry sits in the middle of the Houston County price range. Its median sale price runs above Warner Robins, generally the county's most affordable and highest-volume market, and below the pricier, newer-construction markets of Bonaire and Kathleen in south Houston County. Byron, in neighboring Peach County, tends to run as a more affordable, value-oriented market on the other side of the county line. Each of these markets serves a different buyer profile and price tier, and each closed August with its own dynamics.
Because every city's numbers move month to month, the current figures for Warner Robins, Bonaire, Kathleen, and Byron live in their own August updates, which carry the exact medians, days on market, and financing mixes for each. Reading Perry alongside those gives buyers and sellers the full county picture rather than a single city in isolation. Perry's balanced, government-backed, price-sensitive August market is one piece of a county that is not moving uniformly.
For Sellers: Do I Have to Drop My Price to Sell in Perry?
Not necessarily drop it, but price it to where the market is clearing. The $24,000 gap between the median asking price and the median sale price shows that homes priced well above the low $300,000s are the ones more likely to sit, while correctly priced homes are going under contract in about 40 days. The goal is to price to the market from the start rather than chase it down later after weeks on the market erode your position.
Prepare for the buyer you are most likely to get. With government-backed financing behind more than half of Perry's August sales, many of your likely buyers will finance VA or FHA, which means an appraiser will check property condition against real standards. Addressing deferred maintenance before listing, and pricing against where comparable homes are actually selling, protects both your sale price and your timeline. I can pull the closed comparables and active competition for your specific street and price band so your list price reflects reality, not the standing inventory that is sitting.
For Buyers: Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Perry, GA?
For buyers, Perry's roughly four months of supply is the most balanced setup in a while, which means more choice and more room to negotiate than in a tight seller's market. The $24,000 gap between asking and selling prices confirms that buyers are, on the whole, paying below the median list price, so a well-supported offer below asking is realistic on the right home, particularly on listings that have been sitting well past that 40-day sold average.
At the same time, you are shopping against a lot of inventory, about 141 listings, so knowing which homes are priced to sell and which are priced to sit is the difference between a smart offer and an overpay. If you are financing VA or FHA, Perry's market is well suited to you, since most sellers here already expect those loans. I can help you separate the correctly priced homes from the standing inventory and structure an offer that reflects where the market is actually clearing.
The Bottom Line on Perry's August 2026 Market
Perry entered September as a balanced market defined by the gap between asking and selling. About 141 homes were listed against 35 sales, roughly four months of supply, with correctly priced homes going under contract in about 40 days while overpriced and higher-end inventory sat closer to 74. The median sale price held at $290,000, roughly $24,000 below the median list price, and government-backed financing carried more than half of all sales.
For sellers, the message is to price to where the market clears and prepare for VA and FHA buyers. For buyers, it is a market with real choice and room to negotiate on the right home. These figures reflect the Perry and South Houston County reporting area and will firm up as late sales report, and they will be updated with next month's Central Georgia MLS data. For the rest of the county's markets, see the companion city updates.
Frequently Asked Questions: Perry, GA Housing Market
Q: What is the median home price in Perry, GA?
A: The median sale price in Perry was $290,000 in August 2026, based on Central Georgia MLS data for the Perry and South Houston County reporting area. The median list price on active single-family homes was higher, around $313,851, creating a gap of roughly $24,000 between what sellers were asking and what buyers were paying. Median prices reflect the mix of homes that sold in a given month and can shift as that mix changes, so the figure is a snapshot of the middle of the market rather than a fixed value. Buyers and sellers should look at comparable homes in their specific price range for a more precise read.
Q: How long do homes take to sell in Perry, GA?
A: Homes that sold in Perry in August 2026 went under contract in about 40 days on average, according to Central Georgia MLS data. The active listings still on the market had been listed longer, averaging about 74 days, but that higher figure reflects the composition of standing inventory, including new construction that lists early while a build finishes and some higher-priced homes that sit longer. The 40-day figure is the more useful measure of how quickly correctly priced Perry homes are moving. Time on market varies significantly by price point and condition, so individual homes can sell faster or slower than the average.
Q: Is Perry, GA a buyer's or seller's market right now?
A: As of August 2026, Perry was running a fairly balanced market, with about 141 active listings against 35 sales, roughly four months of supply. That is close to equilibrium, neither a strong seller's market nor a deep buyer's market. In practical terms, buyers have more choice and more room to negotiate than in a tight market, while sellers who price correctly are still seeing homes go under contract in about 40 days. Pricing and condition carry more weight in a balanced market, so the outcome for any given home depends heavily on how it is priced relative to where comparable homes are actually selling.
Q: Why is there a gap between asking and selling prices in Perry?
A: In August 2026, the median list price on active Perry single-family homes was about $313,851, while the median sale price was $290,000, a gap of roughly $24,000. This gap indicates that a meaningful share of standing inventory is priced above where the market is clearing, and it is partly driven by the mix of listings, including higher-end homes that lift the list-price median. It does not mean values are falling, since the median sale price has held in a steady range. It signals that correctly priced homes are selling near $290,000, while listings priced well above that are more likely to sit on the market.
Q: What types of loans are most common in Perry, GA?
A: Government-backed loans led the Perry market in August 2026. Of the 35 sales, 11 used VA loans, 7 used FHA, and 1 used USDA, so 19 of 35 sales, more than half, were government-backed, with the remaining 16 sales conventional or cash. This heavy VA and FHA presence reflects Perry's proximity to Robins Air Force Base and its base-connected buyer pool. For sellers, it means many buyers will finance with loans that carry appraisal and property-condition standards, so preparing a home to meet those standards is important. The financing mix can shift month to month, but VA and FHA activity is a consistent feature of the Perry market.
Q: How many homes are for sale in Perry, GA?
A: As of the August 2026 Central Georgia MLS data for the Perry and South Houston County reporting area, there were about 141 active listings, made up mostly of single-family homes along with a small number of attached homes, townhomes, and a mobile home. Against 35 sales for the month, that represents roughly four months of supply, a balanced level of inventory. Active listing counts change continually as homes are listed, go under contract, and close, so this figure is a point-in-time snapshot. Buyers should work with an agent for a current, real-time count of available homes in their specific price range and area.
Q: Are home prices rising or falling in Perry, GA?
A: As of August 2026, Perry home prices were holding steady rather than rising or falling sharply. The median sale price of $290,000 sat within the range Perry has maintained across recent months, indicating price stability rather than rapid appreciation or decline. Perry's market is better characterized by balanced inventory and a gap between asking and selling prices than by strong price movement in either direction. Because median prices reflect the mix of homes selling, month-to-month figures can move without indicating a true change in underlying values, so a steady median across several months is a meaningful signal of stability.
Q: What does four months of supply mean for Perry buyers and sellers?
A: Four months of supply means that at the current sales pace, it would take about four months to sell all the active listings, calculated as active listings divided by monthly sales. In Perry's case, roughly 141 listings against 35 August sales produced that figure. This is considered a balanced market, close to equilibrium between buyers and sellers. For buyers, it means reasonable choice and negotiating room; for sellers, it means correct pricing and good condition matter, since homes are not selling automatically. It is neither the tight inventory that strongly favors sellers nor the excess supply that strongly favors buyers, so strategy matters for both sides.
Q: Is Perry, GA a good place to buy with a VA loan?
A: Perry is well suited to VA buyers, since VA and other government-backed loans already account for more than half of the market. In August 2026, VA loans made up 11 of 35 sales and FHA another 7. Because most Perry sellers already expect and are prepared for VA and FHA financing, VA buyers are not at the disadvantage they can face in cash-heavy markets. Perry's proximity to Robins Air Force Base makes it a natural fit for military and veteran buyers. As with any purchase, VA buyers should ensure the home can meet appraisal and property-condition standards and work with an agent experienced with VA transactions in the area.
Q: How does Perry compare to other Houston County housing markets?
A: Perry sits in the middle of the Houston County price range. Its median sale price generally runs above Warner Robins, the county's most affordable and highest-volume market, and below the pricier, newer-construction markets of Bonaire and Kathleen in south Houston County. Byron, in neighboring Peach County, tends to be a more affordable, value-oriented market. Each city serves a different buyer profile and price tier, and each has its own inventory, days-on-market, and financing dynamics. Because these figures move monthly, the most current numbers for each city are in their own market updates, which readers can consult alongside Perry's for a complete Houston County picture.
🔄 FRESHNESS: Replace with the next month's Central Georgia MLS export for the Perry and South Houston County area. Update median sale price, active listings, months of supply, list-to-sold gap, average days on market, and the financing mix. Confirm the final August closed-sales count once late reporting posts, and confirm the sold and active reports use the same area filter before publishing.
About the Author
William Walton-Dean is a licensed REALTOR® with Walton Dean Realty, operating under Real Broker LLC, serving buyers and sellers across Houston County, Georgia, including Perry, Warner Robins, Bonaire, Kathleen, Byron, and the surrounding Middle Georgia housing market. Known for a data-driven, hyper-local approach and deep expertise in the military and PCS relocation market around Robins Air Force Base, he helps buyers and sellers at every price point make clear, confident decisions backed by real market insight.
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This information is provided for general educational purposes regarding the Perry and Houston County, Georgia real estate market. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Market data reflects Central Georgia MLS records for the Perry and South Houston County reporting area as of the date compiled and is subject to revision as additional transactions are reported. Individual property values, market conditions, and outcomes vary. Consult a licensed real estate professional, lender, or qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation. William Walton-Dean is a licensed REALTOR® in the State of Georgia with Walton Dean Realty, operating under Real Broker LLC.
