Estate sales in East Cobb: a shopper's guide

Published Oct. 23, 2026 by Spread the Word · About a 6-minute read

East Cobb estate sales usually run two or three days between Thursday and Sunday, in homes with Marietta addresses in the 30062, 30066, 30067 and 30068 ZIP codes. The first morning has the best selection, the last day often has the best prices, and in unincorporated Cobb County no sale can run longer than three days. This guide covers where East Cobb actually is, when to show up, where you can and can't park on subdivision streets, and how to get big pieces home. For this weekend's sales, go straight to our weekend sales list or the free map.

Where East Cobb is, and why that matters when you search

East Cobb is a community name, not a city. It generally means the unincorporated part of northeast Cobb County between I-75 and the City of Marietta on one side and the Chattahoochee River and the Fulton County line (Roswell and Sandy Springs) on the other. The busy corridors are Johnson Ferry, Roswell Road, Lower Roswell, Sandy Plains, Shallowford and Paper Mill roads.

Most homes there have a Marietta mailing address even though they're outside Marietta city limits. Cobb County explains that the mailing city comes from the post office that delivers the mail, while the jurisdiction (the government whose rules apply) is a separate thing you can look up on the county's Verify Your Address map. For shoppers, that means:

• Sale listings almost always say "Marietta, GA 30062" (or 30066, 30067, 30068), rarely "East Cobb". Search by those ZIP codes and you'll catch far more sales.
• Parts of those same ZIP codes are inside the City of Marietta, Roswell or Sandy Springs. A sale there is still a short drive away, but it falls under that city's rules, not the county's.

When East Cobb estate sales happen

Unincorporated Cobb County limits estate sales, yard sales, garage sales, bake sales and bazaars to three weekends a year, and no sale can run longer than three days (Cobb County Community Development, Common Violations). So you won't see week-long sales here. A typical East Cobb estate sale runs Friday and Saturday, Thursday through Saturday, or Friday through Sunday. In October, the East Cobb sales on our map ran Friday to Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Saturday to Sunday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday).

• Opening morning is when furniture, antiques, tools and anything underpriced go. Many companies limit how many shoppers are inside at once, so a line out front at opening time is normal at a big sale.
• The last day is when many sales mark prices down, often by a set percentage. It isn't universal, so check the listing.
• Spring and fall are the busiest seasons. In midsummer, go early: a closed-up house, especially the upstairs, gets hot by afternoon.

What turns up at East Cobb sales

East Cobb is mostly established single-family subdivisions, and many sales come from long-time owners downsizing or from families settling an estate. That tends to mean full rooms of furniture rather than a few tables of extras. Two real examples from our map this month:

• A three-day home sale off Kemp Road (30066) listed Victorian rockers, a marble-top dresser, an Arts and Crafts oak hall stand, an oak roll-top desk, a pier-mirror armoire, a cedar hope chest, curio cabinets, bookcases, a farmhouse dining set, porcelain figurines and tools.
• A two-day vintage sale off Bill Murdock Road (30062) was mostly collectibles: leather riding jackets, vintage shirts, racing memorabilia and vintage neon signs.

Every house is different, so read the listing and look at the photos before you drive over. Our estate sale tips for metro Atlanta cover pricing, haggling and what to check before you buy.

Parking on East Cobb subdivision streets

Most East Cobb estate sales are on quiet residential streets and cul-de-sacs with no parking lot, and a busy sale can line both curbs. Georgia law already settles most of the questions. Except to briefly pick up or drop off a passenger, you can't stand or park (Georgia DDS driver's manual; O.C.G.A. § 40-6-203):

• in front of a public or private driveway, including the neighbors' driveways,
• within 15 feet of a fire hydrant,
• within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection,
• within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal,
• on a sidewalk or alongside another parked car (double parking).

Beyond that, follow the host. Listings often say things like "park on one side of the road" or, at one October sale near a school, "park in the school lot across the street." Don't park on lawns, keep mailboxes clear, and leave enough room for a fire truck to get down the street.

Paying and getting it home

• Ask how they take payment. Many estate sale companies take cards and payment apps, but some are cash-only or add a card fee. Bring some cash either way.
• Measure first. Write down the size of the wall, doorway or truck bed you're working with. Old armoires and dining tables are bigger than they look in a living room.
• Ask about pickup. Most sales want large items gone by the end of the last day. If you can't haul it right away, ask what time you have to come back.
• Bring a helper and straps. Sale staff often can't help carry furniture to your car, so plan to do the lifting yourself.

Plan a morning route

East Cobb sits between Marietta, Roswell and Sandy Springs, so it's easy to stack a few sales into one morning. Start at the sales and events map, filter to the Cobb area and use "My route" to put the stops in driving order. Nearby, our Marietta and Cobb County page lists this weekend's sales and events west of East Cobb, and the Alpharetta page covers North Fulton just across the county line.

Holding an estate sale in East Cobb?

In unincorporated Cobb, the same county limits apply: three sale weekends a year, three days per sale. Cobb's sign ordinance allows signs for estate, yard and moving sales, but every sign has to be off the right of way and on private property with the owner's permission (Cobb County). State law also makes signs in the right of way of any public road illegal unless authorized (O.C.G.A. § 32-6-51). If your home is inside Marietta, Roswell or Sandy Springs city limits, check that city's rules instead.

Deciding whether to hire a company? Start with our estate sales guide for metro Atlanta and what estate sale companies charge in Atlanta. If you run the sale yourself, or your company wants more shoppers, Spread the Word writes your estate sale listing for $8, posts it to free local sale-finder sites, calendars and community pages that fit, and emails you a proof sheet with every link. We can't promise turnout, but more people will know about it. Submit your sale.

Quick answers

Which ZIP codes are East Cobb?

East Cobb has no official boundary, but it generally means the unincorporated parts of the Marietta ZIP codes 30062, 30066, 30067 and 30068, plus a small Cobb County slice of 30075 with a Roswell mailing address. Parts of those ZIP codes sit inside the City of Marietta, Roswell or Sandy Springs instead.

Where can I find estate sales in East Cobb this weekend?

Our free weekend sales page and map list metro Atlanta estate, yard and church sales every Thursday. Filter the map to the Cobb area, or search listings by the ZIP codes 30062, 30066, 30067 and 30068, since most East Cobb sales are listed under Marietta.

How long can an estate sale run in East Cobb?

In unincorporated Cobb County, estate, yard and garage sales are limited to three weekends a year, and a single sale can't run longer than three days. That's why most East Cobb estate sales run two or three days, somewhere between Thursday and Sunday.

Can I park in front of a driveway at an estate sale?

No. Georgia law bars standing or parking in front of a public or private driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection and within 30 feet of a stop sign, except to briefly pick up or drop off a passenger. Follow the host's parking notes, too.

More in this guide: Estate and yard sales by area in metro Atlanta · Marietta and Cobb County · Alpharetta · Best neighborhoods for yard and estate sales

County and state rules checked Oct. 23, 2026 against the official sources linked above. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, and HOA rules can be stricter.