Jekyll Island
Housing Market
Median sale price $760,000, up 8.5% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 174 days, 23 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 11.5 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 29% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 8.5% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 96.4% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Prices — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 29% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current Jekyll Island data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on Jekyll Island
The median sale price across Jekyll Island currently stands at $760,000, up 8.5% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $405 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 174 days. Sellers are capturing 96.4% of their original asking price on average.
There are 23 active listings on the market, with 11 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 11.5 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 34 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Jekyll Island prices sit above the Glynn County median by roughly 83%.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Jekyll Island is 40 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 21, 2026.
Jekyll Island since 2014 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $284,611 in 2014 and $1,168,736 over the last recorded year — 311% appreciation across 12 years of recorded sales.
Median sale price · 2014–2026 (707 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Median price · daily recalculation
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
How it stacks up across Glynn County
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekyll Island ← this page | $760K | 23 | 40 | |
| Brunswick | $344K | 222 | 45 | Open → |
| St. Simons Island | $708K | 205 | 40 | Open → |
| Sea Island | $5.88M | 15 | 31 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Villas by the Sea CondosJekyll Island | $386K | ▲ 12% |
| Villas by the Sea CondosJekyll Island | $386K | ▼ 12% |
| Villas by the Sea CondosJekyll Island | $386K | 19 |
| Jekyll BeachJekyll Island | $1.19M | 3 |
| PlantationJekyll Island | $741K | 1 |
| Villas by the Sea CondosJekyll Island | $386K | 72 days |
| Seaside RetreatJekyll Island | $2.44M | 450 days |
Jekyll Island ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in Jekyll Island right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Jekyll Island — the Momentum Score reads 40/100 with 11.5 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is Jekyll Island becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in Jekyll Island is $760,000, up 8.5% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 96.4% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
Where are prices falling fastest in Jekyll Island?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Villas by the Sea Condos (12%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which Jekyll Island neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Villas by the Sea Condos (72 days); Seaside Retreat (450 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 174 days.
How does Jekyll Island compare to the rest of Glynn County?
Jekyll Island's median of $760,000 runs 83% above the county-wide median of $414,700, and homes here take 174 days to go under contract versus 94 county-wide.
Jekyll Island housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in Jekyll Island right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the Jekyll Island housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $760,000 (up 8.5% year over year), 23 homes are for sale against 34 sales in the last 12 months, which is 11.5 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 174 days.
How much is a house in Jekyll Island?
The median home sold for $760,000 in Jekyll Island over the last 12 months, about $405 per square foot; asking prices on the 23 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Jekyll Island?
By the numbers, sellers in Jekyll Island are getting 96.4% of asking price and going under contract in about 174 days with 11.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the Jekyll Island housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Jekyll Island median sale prices are up 8.5% year over year, inventory stands at 11.5 months of supply, and 29% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in Jekyll Island?
The median sale price in Jekyll Island is currently $760,000, up 8.5% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is Jekyll Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. Jekyll Island scores 40 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 11.5 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in Jekyll Island?
The typical home in Jekyll Island goes under contract in about 174 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in Jekyll Island?
There are approximately 23 active listings in Jekyll Island as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in Jekyll Island rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 8.5% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Jekyll Island. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Georgia MLS feeds, recorded public sales and public records — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (public records) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.