As of November 1, 2026, 11 homes are for sale in River Road Estates, asking $279,900 to $399,900 (median $377,476, about $143 per sq ft), and 9 more are under contract. Six of the listings are new construction.
Over the last 3 years, 17 resale homes sold in River Road Estates, roughly one every two months. Homes are still being built here, so we do not show a yearly turnover rate (the share of all homes that sell each year, like 1 in 25) until building wraps up.
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When River Road Estates homes were listed over the last 3 years. Listings were spread across 8 of the 12 months; July was the busiest (4). The median home took 105 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months.
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For a typical 2,050 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $265,000. Based on 5 River Road Estates resales between 1,940 and 2,254 sq ft in the last 12 months.
This is a size-based starting point, not an appraisal. Condition, updates, the lot and the street all move the number. A free walk-through with a local agent gives you the real figure.
What Homes Like Yours Sold For
Most sales: under 2,000 sq ft, median $266K
Resales in River Road Estates over the last 3 years, sorted into size groups, so you can compare like with like. Most sales here were in the under 2,000 group.
Home size
Sales
Median
Range
Under 2,000 sq ft
6
$266K
$250K to $290K$135 per sq ft
2,000 to 2,499
6
$350K
$260K to $370K$159 per sq ft
2,500 to 2,999
4
$385K
$372K to $410K$141 per sq ft
3,000 and up
1
$409K
one sale$136 per sq ft
Price per Square Foot Over Time
$166 to $137: softer prices than a year or two ago
Each point is the median price per square foot of resales in the 12 months ending that month. It went from $166 in the year to August 2025 to $137 now: softer prices than a year or two ago.
Show the numbers
12 months to
Sales
Median price
Per sq ft
Aug 2025
4
$360,000
$166
Nov 2025
7
$350,000
$141
Jan 2026
6
$320,500
$140
May 2026
4
$266,000
$135
Aug 2026
7
$271,000
$138
Nov 2026
6
$276,000
$137
How the Market Is Moving
105 days listing to closing, 95.4% of asking, balanced market
105 daysmedian from listing to closing (1 of 6 closed within 60 days)
95.4%of the original asking price, median
4 of 6sellers lowered the price before selling
5.3 monthsof supply at the last year's pace, a balanced market
Homes for sale now ask about $143 per sq ft against $137 for recent sales. The typical seller here took about 5% less than the first asking price, so pricing right from day one matters.
New Construction in River Road Estates
46 new homes closed in 3 years
46 new homes in River Road Estates closed from November 2023 to October 2026, from 1,912 to 3,563 sq ft at $249,900 to $458,854. Six new homes are listed now, asking $315K to $387K. They are left out of the resale figures above so they do not skew what an existing home is worth. Compare the two on our new vs. resale prices page.
Recent Home Sales in River Road Estates
The 10 most recent sales through the Valley MLS. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
Street
Sq ft
Sold
Closed
Joseph Drive4 bd / 3.5 ba, new
3,563
$437K$123/sq ft
Oct 202638 days
Mcclellan Way SE3 bd / 2.5 ba
2,015
$260K$129/sq ft
Sep 2026109 days
Joseph Drive SE5 bd / 4 ba, new
3,198
$456K$142/sq ft
Sep 202691 days
Wayward Drive SE5 bd / 4 ba, new
3,199
$427K$134/sq ft
Sep 202622 days
Mcclellan Way3 bd / 2.5 ba
1,940
$282K$145/sq ft
Sep 2026335 days
Show All Recent Sales
5 more sales, back to July 2026
Street
Sq ft
Sold
Closed
Mcclellan Way3 bd / 2.5 ba
2,090
$270K$129/sq ft
Sep 202642 days
Wayward Drive SE3 bd / 2.5 ba, new
2,286
$372K$163/sq ft
Aug 202661 days
Wayward Drive SE3 bd / 2.5 ba, new
2,286
$372K$163/sq ft
Aug 202632 days
Joseph Drive SE3 bd / 2 ba, new
1,912
$331K$173/sq ft
Jul 202655 days
Wayward Drive SE3 bd / 2.5 ba, new
1,912
$344K$180/sq ft
Jul 202650 days
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River Road Estates is in Decatur, ZIP 35603. Use the map search to see every home listed under this name.
Neighborhood History
Homes built 2022 to 2024
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2022 to 2024 and range from about 1,950 to 3,000 sq ft; 14 of the 26 with a recorded style were one-story. That makes it mostly newer construction. Lots run an eighth to a quarter of an acre.
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
Resale and new home sales in the last 12 months, nearest first. Tap a name to open its page.
As of November 1, 2026, 6 resale homes in River Road Estates sold through the Valley MLS in the last 12 months at a median price of $276,000, or $137 per square foot. Most sales fall between about $250K and $410K depending on size. 46 new homes sold for $250K to $459K.
How much is my River Road Estates home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 2,050 sq ft home here would fall around $265,000 to $300,000 based on recent resales. Updates, condition, lot and street can move a home outside that range, so for a real number request a free home value and we will compare your home with the closest sales.
How fast do homes sell in River Road Estates?
The median home took 105 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months, and 1 of 6 closed within 60 days. Sellers got a median of 95.4% of their original asking price.
What schools are River Road Estates homes assigned to?
Listings in River Road Estates show Walter Jackson Elementary, Decatur Middle and Decatur High School. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the school district.
How old are the homes in River Road Estates?
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2022 to 2024. New homes are still being built here.
How big are the lots in River Road Estates?
Based on recent resales, most lots run an eighth to a quarter of an acre.
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Source: Valley MLS listing data via Wyze Realty; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed in Valley MLS under the subdivision name River Road Estates in ZIP 35603, sold or listed through Valley MLS. Figures are medians as of November 1, 2026; the numbers at the top may refresh when the page loads. This is general market information, not an appraisal or a value opinion for any specific home.
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