Marietta, Georgia Real Estate
A Guide to Living, Buying, Selling, and Investing in Marietta, GA.
Greg & Jacquee Hart, Marietta, Georgia Real Estate Agents
Helping buyers and sellers navigate the Marietta, GA real estate market with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
Marietta is Cobb County's seat, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. It's also easy to misunderstand: a Marietta mailing address can sit inside the city limits or miles away in unincorporated Cobb County, and that changes the schools, taxes and services that come with a home.
With well over 100 homes sold across North Metro Atlanta, we help clients compare Marietta's areas side by side, price homes with real-time data, and negotiate from listing or offer to closing.
Living in Marietta, GA
The Square, history and everyday life, in our most-watched Marietta guide.
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Life in Marietta centers on the Marietta Square, the former site of the Cobb County courthouse, surrounded by Glover Park with its gazebo, fountain, concerts and festivals. Around it are restaurants, shops, the Marietta Square Market food hall with more than 15 food options, and the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, a 1935 Art Deco theatre that now hosts classic films, concerts and stage shows.
On the Square
- Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 a.m. at 41 Mill Street
- Strand Theatre films and shows
- Glover Park Concert Series
- Marietta Square Market food hall
History & Museums
- Marietta History Center
- Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
- Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum at Brumby Hall
- William Root House Museum and Garden
Outdoors & Events
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, nearby in Kennesaw: 2,923 acres and more than 18 miles of trails
- Taste of Marietta (April) and Chalktoberfest (October)
- North Georgia State Fair (September)
Event dates and market hours come from Explore Georgia and the market's own site. Confirm before you go.
Marietta at a Glance
Source: U.S. Census and city facts via Wikipedia.
Marietta Isn't One Big Area
Why the exact address matters more here than almost anywhere in North Metro Atlanta.
Inside the City of Marietta
Homes around the Square and in the city's historic districts, including Northwest Marietta, Whitlock Avenue, Washington Avenue and Church-Cherokee Streets. City addresses are served by Marietta City Schools and pay City of Marietta property taxes, with the city's own homestead exemptions.
Marietta Addresses in Unincorporated Cobb
Many homes with a Marietta mailing address are outside the city limits. East Cobb is the best-known example: it's unincorporated, and it covers parts of the 30062, 30066, 30067 and 30068 ZIP codes. These homes are served by the Cobb County School District and pay county, not city, taxes.
Before you fall in love with a listing, confirm whether it's inside the city limits, which school district serves it, and which tax exemptions apply. We'll help you confirm all three before you write an offer. For school assignments, go straight to Marietta City Schools or the Cobb County School District.
Popular Subdivisions & Neighborhoods in Marietta, GA
Single-family neighborhoods buyers often look at first. Each search shows the homes for sale there right now.
Indian Hills
Marietta, GA 30068
Mostly 1970s and early-1980s homes, plus newer custom builds. Shares its name with the private Indian Hills Country Club.
Historic Marietta
Marietta, GA 30060 / 30064
Homes in and around Marietta's historic core near the Square, from early-1900s houses to new infill builds.
Atlanta Country Club
Marietta, GA 30067
Larger homes built from the 1970s through the 2020s, near the private Atlanta Country Club.
Milford Chase
Marietta, GA 30008
Homes built in the mid-to-late 1980s, on the south side of Marietta.
Whitlock Heights
Marietta, GA 30064
Homes built from the 1950s through the 1990s, about a mile southwest of the Marietta Square.
Chosen from the Marietta subdivisions with the most single-family homes listed in October 2026, across different parts of the city. For the Indian Hills and Atlanta country clubs, see our Cobb County golf guide. Confirm city limits and school district for any address.
Marietta, GA Real Estate Services
Buying a Home in Marietta
Buying in Marietta means comparing very different areas, from historic homes near the Square to newer subdivisions.
- City limits vs. unincorporated Cobb: schools, taxes and services
- Older and historic homes: inspections, updates and true costs
- Relocation to North Metro Atlanta
- New construction and resale comparisons
Selling a Home in Marietta
Marietta buyers compare a lot of options, so pricing and presentation decide how fast a home sells.
- Data-driven pricing strategy
- Professional marketing exposure
- Strategic negotiation
- Clear communication to closing
Property Taxes & Homestead Exemptions
Homes inside the city limits can qualify for City of Marietta homestead exemptions on top of county exemptions. The city says that to qualify for the current year you must occupy the home by January 1 and apply by April 1, and that recent state law may extend the filing window. Details and forms are on the City of Marietta exemptions page. For how Georgia's property tax cap works, see our guide to the Georgia HOME Act.
General information, not tax advice. Confirm your situation with the Cobb County Tax Assessor or your tax advisor.
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Marietta, GA Real Estate FAQs
Is Marietta, GA in Cobb County?
Yes. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County. The city had 60,972 residents in the 2020 census.
Is East Cobb part of the City of Marietta?
No. East Cobb is an unincorporated part of Cobb County. Many homes there use a Marietta mailing address, in parts of the 30062, 30066, 30067 and 30068 ZIP codes, but they sit outside the city limits.
How much do homes cost in Marietta, GA?
Prices vary widely by area, age and home type, from older homes near the city to newer construction and golf-club communities. For current numbers, search live Marietta listings or ask us for a free comparative market analysis on a specific home.
Which school district serves a Marietta address?
Homes inside the city limits are served by Marietta City Schools. Homes with a Marietta address outside the city limits are served by the Cobb County School District. Confirm the assigned schools for any address directly with the district.
How far is Marietta from downtown Atlanta?
Downtown Atlanta is about 20 miles southeast of Marietta. Interstate 75 runs through the eastern part of the city, and U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) runs through the city as well.
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