📈 Floyd County Commercial Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
Understanding the Momentum in Rome, GA and Northwest Georgia
The commercial real estate landscape in Floyd County and Rome, GA is evolving with a mix of market corrections, investor opportunities, and inventory shifts. With year-over-year statistics, current listing activity, and absorption rates pointing to some noteworthy trends, this is a moment for both buyers and sellers to take a closer look at what’s happening in the local Northwest Georgia CRE scene.
🔍 Current Market Activity: Active Listings and Sales Volume
According to the Georgia MLS Area Market Survey, Floyd County has:
43 active commercial listings
Average Days on Market (DOM): 201 days
Total active inventory volume: $31.5M
Median listing price: $480,000
Listings range from small storefronts under $200K to a few large properties exceeding $2M. Nine properties are currently listed above the $1M mark, and one over $4.5M.
This spread in pricing showcases the diversity of commercial opportunities in Rome, from owner-occupied buildings to investment-grade assets.
🏘️ What’s Selling in Floyd County?
In the past 12 months, 16 commercial properties sold in the area, totaling nearly $14.8M. These ranged from smaller units at $110,000 to a standout $8M+ transaction.
Average DOM for sold properties: 201 days
Median sold price: $384,000
High-value interest remains strong, with one $2M+ property closed and others in the $700K–$1.9M range.
This mix confirms that while smaller properties are still moving, high-ticket investments are gaining traction in Rome, GA.
📊 Pending & Expired Listings: What’s Gaining and Losing Traction?
There are currently 3 properties under contract:
Total value: $2.57M
All are in the $500K–$1.25M range
Average DOM: 265 days, showing that larger commercial deals often require longer cycles.
There are also 14 expired listings, valued at over $14.5M, with average DOM of 232 days. Many expired listings sit in the $500K–$1M+ range, indicating sellers may need price adjustments or improved marketing strategies to move these assets.
📉 Absorption Rates: Supply is Outpacing Demand
The Market Absorption Rate Report reveals a high supply environment:
43 active listings
Average monthly sales: 2.7 units/month (based on 3–6 month windows)
Months of inventory: Over 16 months
This points to a buyer’s market in commercial real estate for Rome, GA. With more than a year's worth of inventory available, well-priced and well-positioned properties have a distinct advantage.
📆 Year-Over-Year Trends: A Mixed Bag
Data from the YOY report (Jan–July 2025 vs. 2024) highlights some volatility:
New listings: Some months saw sharp increases (April up 100%), while others saw large drops (July down 55.6%)
Pending sales: Down in 5 of the 7 months reviewed
Closed sales: Mixed, with March 2025 posting a strong 100% increase over March 2024, but April and June sharply down
Most notably, average sales prices fluctuated dramatically, with March 2025 spiking to over $2.29M, but July dropping back to $432K, showing that larger sales are occasional but significant.
🧭 What It All Means for Rome, GA Commercial Real Estate
This market is full of opportunity and caution.
Investors should explore expired listings for repositioning potential
Buyers benefit from increased inventory and negotiating power
Sellers need strategic pricing and marketing to attract attention
Larger assets continue to sell—just at a slower pace
At Insight Commercial Group, we specialize in helping clients navigate this kind of market. Our legal expertise, deep market knowledge, and hands-on management approach help you buy smarter, sell faster, and maximize returns.
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