St. Simons Island
Housing Market
Median sale price $707,500, down 1.7% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 90 days, 205 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 6.1 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 17% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 1.7% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 95.1% 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 17% of inventory sits under contract.
Derived from current St. Simons Island data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
One inventory number hides four different markets
Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.
The read on St. Simons Island
The median sale price across St. Simons Island currently stands at $707,500, down 1.7% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $336 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 90 days. Sellers are capturing 95.1% of their original asking price on average.
There are 205 active listings on the market, with 44 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 6.1 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 458 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
St. Simons Island prices sit above the Glynn County median by roughly 71%.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for St. Simons 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.
St. Simons Island since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $297,405 in 2012 and $915,578 over the last recorded year — 208% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (8,255 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.
The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in St. Simons Island right now.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simons Island ← this page | $708K | 205 | 40 | |
| Brunswick | $344K | 222 | 45 | Open → |
| Jekyll Island | $760K | 23 | 40 | Open → |
| Sea Island | $5.88M | 15 | 31 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Hamilton LandingSt. Simons Island | $1.77M | ▲ 34% |
| Harrison PointeSt. Simons Island | $708K | ▲ 9% |
| Mariners LandingSt. Simons Island | $600K | ▲ 9% |
| Island Retreat - SfrSt. Simons Island | $1.15M | ▲ 5% |
| Frederica Golf ClubSt. Simons Island | $3.75M | ▲ 5% |
| Kings TerraceSt. Simons Island | $1.03M | ▼ 38% |
| The Commons at FredericaSt. Simons Island | $625K | ▼ 26% |
| East BeachSt. Simons Island | $2.15M | ▼ 17% |
| St. Simons HeightsSt. Simons Island | $759K | ▼ 10% |
| Sea PalmsSt. Simons Island | $895K | ▼ 8% |
| Hampton PlantationSt. Simons Island | $955K | 15 |
| East BeachSt. Simons Island | $2.15M | 12 |
| St. Simons HeightsSt. Simons Island | $759K | 10 |
| Beach Club CondosSt. Simons Island | $648K | 9 |
| Frederica Golf ClubSt. Simons Island | $3.75M | 8 |
| Hamilton LandingSt. Simons Island | $1.77M | 49 days |
| Sea PalmsSt. Simons Island | $895K | 53 days |
| East BeachSt. Simons Island | $2.15M | 58 days |
| Ocean Walk CondosSt. Simons Island | $447K | 62 days |
| St. Simons HeightsSt. Simons Island | $759K | 64 days |
St. Simons Island ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in St. Simons Island right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in St. Simons Island — the Momentum Score reads 40/100 with 6.1 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 St. Simons Island becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in St. Simons Island is $707,500, down 1.7% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 95.1% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in St. Simons Island?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Kings Terrace (-38%); The Commons at Frederica (-26%); East Beach (-17%). 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 St. Simons Island neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Hamilton Landing (49 days); Sea Palms (53 days); East Beach (58 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 90 days.
How does St. Simons Island compare to the rest of Glynn County?
St. Simons Island's median of $707,500 runs 71% above the county-wide median of $414,700, and homes here take 90 days to go under contract versus 94 county-wide.
St. Simons Island housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in St. Simons Island right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the St. Simons Island housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $707,500 (down 1.7% year over year), 205 homes are for sale against 458 sales in the last 12 months, which is 6.1 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 90 days.
How much is a house in St. Simons Island?
The median home sold for $707,500 in St. Simons Island over the last 12 months, about $336 per square foot; asking prices on the 205 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 St. Simons Island?
By the numbers, sellers in St. Simons Island are getting 95.1% of asking price and going under contract in about 90 days with 6.1 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 St. Simons Island housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: St. Simons Island median sale prices are down 1.7% year over year, inventory stands at 6.1 months of supply, and 17% 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 St. Simons Island?
The median sale price in St. Simons Island is currently $707,500, down 1.7% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is St. Simons Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. St. Simons Island scores 40 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 6.1 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in St. Simons Island?
The typical home in St. Simons Island goes under contract in about 90 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in St. Simons Island?
There are approximately 205 active listings in St. Simons Island as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in St. Simons Island rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 1.7% 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 St. Simons 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.