Mableton
Cobb's newest city, incorporated in 2023, between the Silver Comet Trail and the river.
Updated September 2026 · Source: FMLS, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group
The 60-second read
Mableton became a city in 2023, and the market runs newer than its neighbors: 58% of recent sales were built in 2000 or later. The market did 543 closings in the 12 months through September 2026, at a median of $390,000. Sellers closed at 96.8% of list price on average.
So the pitch is simple: newer homes than central Cobb, a $390,000 median, and the Silver Comet Trail through the middle of it. The gap is civic infrastructure; the city is still building its downtown identity.
What the housing stock actually is
Mableton's stock is unusually young for Cobb. 32% of recent sales were built in the 2000s and early 2010s, and 26% in 2015 or later. Just 32% come from the entire 1960 to 1999 span, and 9% from before 1960. The townhome and subdivision wave of the 2010s reshaped this market.
The middle half of sales runs $324,450 to $459,650, a relatively tight band. Typical homes sit between 1,593 and 2,817 square feet at a median of $184 per square foot. Tight bands make pricing cleaner; comps here argue less than they do in Smyrna.
Sellers averaged 96.8% of list price at closing. That tells you demand is meeting this price point. But homes built 2020 or later still round to just 2% of sales since 2020, so nearly-new resale, not builder inventory, is what you'll actually tour.
Data last updated: September 2026. Source: FMLS closed sales, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. Y-axis does not start at zero.
View the data table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | $366K |
| Nov 2021 | $336K |
| Dec 2021 | $365K |
| Jan 2022 | $350K |
| Feb 2022 | $305K |
| Mar 2022 | $367K |
| Apr 2022 | $360K |
| May 2022 | $350K |
| Jun 2022 | $387K |
| Jul 2022 | $385K |
| Aug 2022 | $358K |
| Sep 2022 | $408K |
| Oct 2022 | $355K |
| Nov 2022 | $331K |
| Dec 2022 | $313K |
| Jan 2023 | $360K |
| Feb 2023 | $360K |
| Mar 2023 | $324K |
| Apr 2023 | $357K |
| May 2023 | $365K |
| Jun 2023 | $336K |
| Jul 2023 | $380K |
| Aug 2023 | $410K |
| Sep 2023 | $363K |
| Oct 2023 | $383K |
| Nov 2023 | $378K |
| Dec 2023 | $410K |
| Jan 2024 | $390K |
| Feb 2024 | $384K |
| Mar 2024 | $385K |
| Apr 2024 | $403K |
| May 2024 | $420K |
| Jun 2024 | $426K |
| Jul 2024 | $377K |
| Aug 2024 | $417K |
| Sep 2024 | $379K |
| Oct 2024 | $409K |
| Nov 2024 | $364K |
| Dec 2024 | $393K |
| Jan 2025 | $400K |
| Feb 2025 | $384K |
| Mar 2025 | $400K |
| Apr 2025 | $370K |
| May 2025 | $367K |
| Jun 2025 | $404K |
| Jul 2025 | $365K |
| Aug 2025 | $368K |
| Sep 2025 | $410K |
| Oct 2025 | $373K |
| Nov 2025 | $374K |
| Dec 2025 | $385K |
| Jan 2026 | $356K |
| Feb 2026 | $380K |
| Mar 2026 | $400K |
| Apr 2026 | $393K |
| May 2026 | $397K |
| Jun 2026 | $430K |
| Jul 2026 | $388K |
| Aug 2026 | $401K |
| Sep 2026 | $380K |
What tends to work well
- Buyers who want newer construction eras at a sub-$390,000 median; 58% of Mableton's FMLS sales through September 2026 were built in 2000 or later.
- Commuters splitting time between Midtown, the airport, and the Cumberland area, via I-285 and the East-West Connector.
- Silver Comet Trail users; the trail runs directly through Mableton.
- Buyers who want Cobb County taxes and services close to the Fulton line.
What buyers should think about
- Buyers who want an established downtown core; post-2023 Mableton is still defining its city center.
- Anyone wanting brand-new builder inventory; homes built 2020 or later round to 2% of Mableton's FMLS closings since 2020.
- Large-lot buyers in the newer sections, where subdivisions trend toward tighter lots and townhomes.
- Buyers expecting uniform stock; 2010s townhomes sit near 1960s ranches on the same corridors.
How are the commutes from Mableton?
Mableton sits just outside I-285's western arc. Veterans Memorial Highway (US 78), Floyd Road, and the East-West Connector do the local work, with quick ramps to I-285 and I-20. That splits the difference between Midtown and the airport. The Silver Comet Trail crossing the city is the non-car exception in an otherwise driving market.
CobbLinc runs bus routes through south Cobb; the source for current routes is its published schedule. As of 2026 no MARTA rail crosses the river here, so most households plan around cars.
Drive times are realistic off-peak to peak ranges, not promises. Test your own commute at your own hours before you buy; we say that to every client.
- 25-45 min
- to Midtown
- 25-50 min
- to Buckhead
- 25-50 min
- to Hartsfield-Jackson
- 30-55 min
- to the Perimeter (Sandy Springs/Dunwoody)
What schools serve Mableton?
Mableton is served by the Cobb County School District. Verify any address's assigned schools with the district's official lookup.
Pebblebrook High School
Cobb County- 9-12
- grades
- 2,511
- students
- 17.3:1
- student-teacher ratio
- 32.7% / 32.3%
- ELA / Math proficient or above (2024-25)
Sources: enrollment, grades, and staffing from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data API (2022-23); assessment figures from Georgia Milestones, Governor's Office of Student Achievement downloadable data, 2024-25, share of tested students scoring Proficient or Distinguished on Georgia Milestones (ELA and Math; EOG for elementary and middle schools, American Literature and Algebra EOC for high schools). Attendance zones are set by the district, change over time, and must be verified address by address before you rely on them. We identify schools factually and present official statistics uniformly; we do not rate, rank, or characterize schools.
Everyday life
The Silver Comet Trail runs through Mableton on its first miles west from Smyrna, and trail-adjacent living is a genuine feature here rather than a marketing line. Heritage Park adds trails along Nickajack Creek that connect toward the Silver Comet. That access helped drive 543 Mableton closings in the 12 months through September 2026, per FMLS data compiled by the Terence Richardson Group.
The Mable House complex, with its arts center and amphitheater, is the city's main cultural venue. For big-league sports and concerts, Truist Park and The Battery are a straight shot up the East-West Connector and I-285.
If you like Mableton, also look at
Smyrna
$460K median · 33 days
Austell
$314K median · 32 days
Powder Springs
$375K median · 35 days
Vinings
$463K median · 51 days
Medians and days on market: trailing 12 months. Data last updated: September 2026. Source: FMLS closed sales, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group.
Questions people ask
Mableton questions, answered
Is Mableton a good place to live?
Mableton, Cobb County, GA pairs a $390,000 median price with a young housing stock. 58% of recent sales were built in 2000 or later, per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. Add the Silver Comet Trail through the middle of the city and I-285 access that keeps Midtown and the airport both about half an hour off-peak. The tradeoffs: the city only incorporated in 2023 and is still building a true downtown, and newer sections run tight on lot size. Buyers wanting an established town-square feel should compare Smyrna next door.
What is the median home price in Mableton?
The median close price in Mableton, Cobb County, GA is $390,000 for the 12 months through September 2026, per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. The middle half of sales runs $324,450 to $459,650. Sellers averaged 96.8% of list price at closing.
How far is Mableton from downtown Atlanta?
Mableton sits about 15 miles west of downtown Atlanta, just outside I-285. Off-peak, the drive runs 20 to 30 minutes via I-20 or Veterans Memorial Highway; at rush hour, plan on 35 to 45. The airport lands in a similar range via I-285 south, which makes Mableton one of the more balanced Cobb commute points.
What are homes like in Mableton?
About 58% of recent sales in Mableton, Cobb County, GA were homes built in 2000 or later, per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. 26% were built 2015 or later, so expect newer townhomes and subdivision product alongside a smaller base of 1960s and 70s ranches. Typical homes run 1,593 to 2,817 square feet at a median of $184 per square foot. Brand-new builder homes are scarce, about 2% of sales since 2020, so nearly-new resale is the practical target.
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