Seven Hills & North Paulding Real Estate: Buyers’ Q&A Guide for 2025

by Kristi Morris

Full of actionable info and actual market data for home seekers in Dallas, GA, Seven Hills, Bentwater, and the wider North Paulding region.


1. What is the current median home price in Dallas, Seven Hills, and North Paulding?


2. How fast are homes moving in Seven Hills and North Paulding?

  • North Paulding County: June had ~284 closed sales and 1,059 active listings — giving a 49‑day average on market and ~6–7 months supply RedfinRocket Mortgage.

  • Homes in Seven Hills average a 30–40‑day turnover unless impacted by price extremes or listing seasonality Reddit+15Neighborhoods+15Redfin+15.


3. Which schools serve the Seven Hills / North Paulding area, and how do they rank?

  • North Paulding High School (where most Seven Hills students attend) is a B‑rated public high school serving ~3,050 students. It ranks in the top 50% of Georgia schools and is #139 statewide per Niche/GreatSchools U.S. News+13Wikipedia+13Niche+13.

  • The Paulding County School District comprises 34 schools and over 31,500 students; growth continues with the fall 2024 opening of a second middle school within the Seven Hills zone Wikipedia.


4. What amenities and lifestyle features does Seven Hills offer that appeal to buyers?


5. What is the commute like from Dallas to North Atlanta employment centers?

  • Driving distance to Buckhead or Perimeter Center is typically 35‑45 minutes via I‑75 during peak hours. Community feedback suggests Thornton Road routes avoid Seoul‑level congestion and offer stress‑managed times for many buyers livablebuckhead.comReddit.


6. FAQs home buyers are actually typing into Google

(Great for SEO, blog headers, or FAQ sections.)

  1. “Is $425,000 a fair price for a home in Seven Hills, GA?” ✔ Yes, based on 2025 sales data.

  2. “Which schools serve Seven Hills Atlanta?” ✔ North Paulding High, Sammy McClure Middle, multiple nearby elementary feeders.

  3. “Is the Dallas GA real estate market growing?” ✔ Paulding County continues population and home value growth year-over-year.

  4. “Is Seven Hills more affordable than Brookhaven or Sandy Springs?” ✔ Yes—median price often over $650K farther north.

  5. “How long does it take to commute from Dallas GA to work in Buckhead?” ✔ About 40 minutes most mornings.


7. Why Seven Hills / North Paulding is Smart Value in 2025

Feature Value in Seven Hills / North Paulding Comparison to North Atlanta
Median Price $355K–$430K $675K–$738K in Dunwoody and Brookhaven GreatSchools.org+6Rocket Mortgage+6Wikipedia+6
School Zones Top-performing (B-rated) public schools Often Zoned to DeKalb/Fulton schools with higher ratings
Neighborhood Amenities Waterpark, trails, ENTIRE HOA-maintained lifestyle Higher priced walkability, MARTA access
Commute Time ~40 min to Atlanta hubs 20–25 min via GA‑400
Market Speed Balanced, increasingly tight—~50 days DOM Faster turnover but higher price point
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