Carrollton · Carroll County · Georgia
I am Kelly Berry, team lead of The Home Team. For 28 years I have helped West Georgia buyers and sellers move with clarity, from Adamson Square bungalows to homes on the Carrollton GreenBelt and beyond.
28+ Years Experience
About Kelly
I am Kelly Berry, team lead of The Home Team, and for over 28 years I have helped clients across West Georgia navigate one of life's biggest decisions, their home. I hold a Georgia real estate license and serve clients through Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, with 378 closed sales on record and 25 sales in the last 12 months alone.
To me, this business is personal. It is about relationships, trust, and making sure you feel steady and supported from start to finish. I take the time to truly understand my clients, what matters to them, what they are hoping for, and how I can guide them with clarity and care. My sales span Carrollton, Villa Rica, Temple, Bremen, and the wider Carroll County market, at price points from starter homes to properties near $1 million.
My approach is simple: clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and a steady hand through every step. At the end of the day, home is not just a place, it is where your life happens. And I am here to help you get there with care and confidence.
Kelly Berry · The Home Team
Twenty-eight years in the West Georgia market means I have priced, negotiated, and closed through every kind of cycle. From Lake Carroll cottages to new builds off Highway 166, I know what Carrollton homes are worth and how to win them.
We help you:
Listing Marketing
When Kelly Berry lists your Carrollton home, it gets a full launch: preparation and staging guidance, professional media, and placement in front of active Carroll County buyers across Zillow, Realtor.com, and the Keller Williams network. Sellers in lake and gated communities get marketing built for higher end buyers, not a sign in the yard and a prayer.
See What Your Home Is WorthProfessional Photography
Buyers decide in seconds online, so every home I list in Carrollton is presented with professional photography that shows light, space, and finish at their best. Strong images earn more showings, and more showings earn stronger offers.
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Local Expertise
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County and the hub of West Georgia, home to the University of West Georgia, Southwire headquarters, and Tanner Health System. The answers below cover what buyers and sellers ask me most about this market.
Families favor the Lake Carroll area, Oak Mountain near the golf course, the historic Maple Street corridor, and established subdivisions in the 30116 ZIP off Highway 166. Walkability to Adamson Square and access to the Carrollton GreenBelt drive demand in town.
More: City of Carrollton · Explore GeorgiaTwo public systems serve the city: Carrollton City Schools with about 5,900 students and Carroll County Schools with about 16,400 students across 24 schools. Carrollton High School posts a 91% graduation rate and offers both AP and IB programs.
Source: GreatSchools,Downtown Atlanta is roughly 50 miles east, about 55 to 70 minutes by car via US 27 and I-20. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport runs close to 50 minutes off-peak. Many residents work locally at Southwire, Tanner Health System, or the University of West Georgia.
Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates,The Carrollton GreenBelt is an 18-mile paved loop, the longest of its kind in Georgia, linking parks, the university, and downtown. John Tanner Park offers a lake beach and camping, Hobbs Farm Park hosts youth sports, and Adamson Square anchors festivals like Mayfest.
Source: City of Carrollton,Carrollton has about 27,392 residents with a median age of 28.3, young for Georgia thanks to the University of West Georgia. Median household income is $54,379. The city has grown over 8% since the 2020 census.
Source: US Census ACS 2024,The median sale price reached $335,000 in May 2026, up 10.6% year over year, with a median $177 per square foot. Homes go under contract in about 35 days with roughly 300 active listings, giving buyers real choice again.
Source: Orchard market report,Schools
Carrollton homes feed either Carrollton City Schools or Carroll County Schools depending on the address, and zoning can change value street by street. Confirm the zone before you write an offer. I check it on every showing.
Ratings shown only where published by GreatSchools as of June 2026. Always verify current zoning with the district.
Lifestyle
An 18-mile paved loop around the city, Georgia's longest of its kind. Residents bike or run between Hobbs Farm Park, the university, and downtown without touching a highway.
A covered downtown amphitheater seating up to 1,000 for free concerts and movies. Adamson Square also hosts Mayfest each spring along its shops and restaurants.
A county park on a 32-acre lake west of town with Georgia's largest sand beach in a park setting, plus camping, fishing, and a walking track.
A university of roughly 12,000 students whose Wolves athletics, arts calendar, and campus events keep Carrollton younger and busier than most towns its size.
A $5.2 million downtown arts hub with a 300-seat theater, gallery space, and a year-round calendar of plays, concerts, comedy, and exhibitions.
A scenic disc golf course on the GreenBelt loop that Explore Georgia calls the state's best, alongside youth sports fields and trail access.
Housed in a converted cotton warehouse off Adamson Square, with three galleries celebrating the textile heritage that built West Georgia.
A Carroll County park east of town with camping, hiking trails, a splash pad, horseback riding, and fishing on the Little Tallapoosa River.
Market Trends
I read the Carrollton numbers every week, and the story in mid-2026 is balance. Prices are up, with the median sale at $335,000 in May 2026, a 10.6% gain year over year. But inventory is up too, nearly 10% more homes on the market than last year, and Zillow puts the average Carrollton home value at $286,558, essentially flat year over year.
That mix rewards preparation on both sides. Homes are closing at roughly 96.4% of list price, and almost half of listings have taken a price cut. Sellers who price right from day one still move fast. Sellers who test the market pay for it in days and dollars.
For buyers, the days of waiving every protection are over here. Inspections, appraisal contingencies, and seller concessions are back on the table in most Carrollton negotiations.
Get pre-approved first, then move decisively on well-priced homes near Adamson Square, Lake Carroll, and the GreenBelt, which still draw multiple offers. Use the slower pace on everything else to negotiate concessions and repairs.
Price to the most recent comps, not to last spring's headlines. With nearly half of Carrollton listings cutting price, your first two weeks of marketing decide your net. Presentation and pricing win, and that is exactly what my listing plan delivers.
| Metric | 2025 (Same Period) | 2026 (YTD) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $303,000 | $335,000 |
| Median Price/Sq Ft | $171.50 | $176.87 |
| Median Days on Market | 29 | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| % Sold Over Asking | 14.5% | 5.6% |
Getting Around
Carrollton sits on US 27, the north-south spine of West Georgia, with GA 166 running east toward Douglasville and GA 61 connecting north to Villa Rica and Interstate 20. I-20 is the fast lane to Atlanta, while GA 16 heads southeast to Newnan. Most local jobs cluster at Southwire, Tanner Health System, and the University of West Georgia, all inside the city.
| Destination | Distance (mi) | Typical Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner Health System (Dixie St campus) | 2 | 6 min |
| Villa Rica / I-20 access | 13 | 20 min |
| Bremen / I-20 west access | 12 | 18 min |
| Douglasville | 25 | 32 min |
| Newnan | 32 | 42 min |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport | 48 | 50 min |
| Downtown Atlanta | 50 | 58 min |
Local Roots
Carrollton grew from a frontier courthouse town into the commercial heart of West Georgia. These six facts explain a lot about how the city looks and lives today.
Carroll County's seat was established and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence. The town moved to its current site to sit nearer the county's center.
Wikipedia · Carroll County Historical SocietyCarrollton stayed a rough frontier market town until the railroad arrived in 1874. Rail turned the square into a cotton trading center and fueled the textile mills that powered the local economy for decades.
WikipediaHorton's Books & Gifts opened on the square and never left, earning certification as the oldest bookstore in Georgia. Founder N.A. Horton also served as the town undertaker and once sold caskets alongside novels.
Horton's BooksGeorgia chartered the Fourth District A&M School here, the seed that grew into today's University of West Georgia. The university now anchors the city's economy and keeps its median age under 30.
University of West GeorgiaRoy Richards founded Southwire in Carrollton in 1950. It grew into one of the world's largest wire and cable makers, still privately held, still headquartered here, with more than 1,500 local employees.
Wikipedia · SouthwireThe Carrollton GreenBelt, completed as a full loop in the 2010s, is Georgia's longest paved loop trail at 18 miles. Few cities this size anywhere circle themselves with a continuous trail, and it now shapes where buyers want to live.
Carrollton GreenBelt · City of CarrolltonEat & Shop
Downtown Carrollton packs more than 20 locally owned restaurants within a few walkable blocks of Adamson Square, backed by local brewers and a retail mix that runs from a 130 year old bookstore to national chains along US 27. Here is where locals actually go.
Farm-to-Table American · $$
Farm to table plates and elevated Southern comfort food just off the square. Locals point first to the burgers and rotating daily specials.
202 Bradley St Suite A, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteHawaiian & Seafood · $$
Open since 2003 and a fixture atop Carrollton dining rankings. Fresh seafood, island plates, and a tiki bar a block off the square.
809 Cedar St, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteClassic Italian · $$
A classic Italian kitchen a block off Adamson Square. Handmade pastas and a steady reputation as one of the top tables in Carroll County.
120 Alabama St, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteAmerican Cafe · $
The square's everyday breakfast and lunch spot, known for fresh salads, sandwiches, and a healthy menu in the heart of downtown.
304 Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteSteaks & Southern · $$$
A hands-on, independently run chophouse and one of the city's go to spots for steak nights, date nights, and closing-day celebrations.
Downtown Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteDeli & Sandwiches · $
A well loved deli on the square next to the Carrollton Center for the Arts, famous locally for stacked sandwiches and quick lunches.
402 Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteBookstore & Gifts · $
Georgia's oldest bookstore, on the square since 1891, with heart pine floors, antique pharmacy cases, and resident store cats.
410 Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteClothier · $$
A longtime men's clothier on the square, outfitting West Georgia for special occasions and everyday Southern style for decades.
Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteMuseum & Gift Shop · $
One block south of the square, this museum celebrates the textile heritage that built Carrollton, with rotating quilt exhibits and a gift shop.
Bradley St, one block off Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteCraft Brewery & Taproom · $$
Carrollton's production brewery near the Southwire industrial district, pouring local craft beer in a taproom that draws crowds on weekends.
Columbia Dr area, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteCoffee Shop · $
The square's longtime coffee stop, a downtown gathering spot for students, remote workers, and Saturday strollers on Adamson Square.
Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteCraft Brewery & Taproom · $$
A family run taproom brewery on Bradley Street, just off Adamson Square and across from the amphitheater, with indoor seating and a patio.
119 Bradley St, Carrollton, GA 30117
Visit WebsiteA sampling of well-regarded local spots, not an exclusive list or paid placement.
Deborah Kawai
Kelly helped Deborah find her dream home and close in February, then guided her through prepping the old house to sell, connecting her with the right companies for the big jobs and keeping everything on schedule for a September closing. Always just a phone call away.
Lauren Lucas
Lauren describes Kelly as not only an amazing person, well respected in the industry, but a wealth of knowledge who helps her clients reach their real estate goals.
Gretchen Rakestraw
Gretchen and her family have bought or sold every home with Kelly and The Home Team since 2001. She calls Kelly transparent, upfront, and efficient, quick to learn their likes and dislikes and honest about whether a house was a dump or a jewel. Twenty-three years and counting.
Testimonials
Kelly Berry has earned consistent 5-star reviews from West Georgia buyers and sellers on Google, built over more than two decades of repeat clients and referrals. The stories below are drawn from real client reviews.
Where To Live
Every pocket of Carrollton lives differently. Lake mornings, golf course evenings, or a two minute walk to Adamson Square. Price ranges below are typical bands, not guarantees, and shift with the market.
Lakefront Living
Typically $300Ks to $700K+
Water-view and lakefront living minutes from downtown, one of Kelly's core selling specialties.
View HomesGolf Course Living
Typically $400Ks to $600Ks
Wooded, established streets around the Oak Mountain golf course on the city's south side.
View HomesHistoric In-Town
Typically $200Ks to $400Ks
Character homes within walking distance of Adamson Square dining and the Carrollton GreenBelt.
View HomesFamily Favorite
Typically $250Ks to $400Ks
Established subdivisions east of town in the 30116 ZIP, popular with families zoned for county schools.
View HomesRoom To Breathe
Typically $300Ks to $500Ks+
Acreage homesteads and newer construction south of the city for buyers who want room to breathe.
View HomesGated Resort Living
Typically $300Ks to $600Ks
A gated lake-and-golf community near Villa Rica, squarely in Kelly's gated-community wheelhouse.
View HomesHome Styles
Craftsman and traditional styles set the tone across Carrollton and Carroll County. Knowing what you are looking at helps you read a listing before you book a showing.
Craftsman
Low-pitched roofs, deep covered porches, and tapered columns. You see these on the Maple Street corridor and the older streets around Adamson Square.
Traditional
Symmetrical facades, shutters, and brick or siding fronts. This is the backbone of Sand Hill, Oak Mountain, and most family subdivisions.
Southern Porch
Smaller footprints with wide porches and mature shade trees. Common in-town and on the acreage lots out toward Clem and Cross Plains.
Representative style photography, not photos of specific listings.
Twenty-eight years through every kind of market. When the deal gets tense, you get a calm hand, not panic.
PROMISE · 01
Plain answers, honest pricing talk, and a strategy you can repeat back. You always know the next step.
PROMISE · 02
This business is relationships first. Kelly learns what matters to you before a single showing is booked.
PROMISE · 03
The Experience
Clients describe the same pattern in their reviews: quick callbacks, patient showings, and a sense that someone is genuinely watching out for them. Kelly takes calls on personal time when a deal needs it, and first-time buyers say they never felt rushed or talked past.
Her approach is simple. Understand what you are hoping for, build a thoughtful strategy around it, and keep a steady hand on the process from the first conversation to the closing table.
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Ready When You Are
For over 28 years, Kelly has guided West Georgia families through buying, selling, and investing in Carrollton and across Carroll County. One conversation is all it takes to get a clear plan for your move.
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Everything a Carrollton buyer should know before the first showing, written by Kelly from 28 years in this market.
