Moving to Brunswick, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Brunswick is in Glynn County, Georgia (ZIP codes 31525, 31520, 31523, 31522). Not Brunswick, Maine. · Homes for sale in Brunswick · Glynn County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Brunswick, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $337,000 (690 closings across 166 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $179 per square foot for a median 1,902-sq-ft home built around 2002. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 88 days, and with 397 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 16% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Brunswick
Three price points from 572 recent Brunswick closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $249,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,454 sq ft, built around 1997 (76 sales).
- Around $337,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,836 sq ft, built around 2009 (142 sales).
- Around $392,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,212 sq ft, built around 2007 (107 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Brunswick
Take the median $337,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,741/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Glynn County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.07 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,197/year ($266/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. 52% of current Brunswick listings carry an HOA, with a median of $54/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,062/month to own the median Brunswick home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Glynn County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Glynn County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Brunswick’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Gate Plantation | 44 | $424,800 | 94 |
| Oak Grove Island | 37 | $600,000 | 107 |
| The Lakes at North Glynn | 32 | $344,995 | 139 |
| Windwood Estates | 22 | $368,362 | 119 |
| Autumn'S Woods | 17 | $298,000 | 113 |
| Marshes of Mackay | 16 | $393,500 | 68 |
| Old Town | 16 | $450,000 | 83 |
| Belle Point | 14 | $344,500 | 86 |
Brunswick by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31525 (274 sales, median $315,995), 31523 (175 sales, median $380,000), 31520 (120 sales, median $212,250).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 92% were single-family homes, 4% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 24% of closings, led by The Lakes at North Glynn, Carriage Gate Plantation, Windwood Estates, Autumn'S Woods, Woodland Cove. The housing stock skews mixed: 27% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 26% before 1980.
Getting around from Brunswick
Measured from the center of Brunswick’s recent sales: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 51 miles; Downtown Jacksonville is about 62 miles; Savannah is about 64 miles; Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is about 65 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Glynn County’s typical millage of 24.07; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Brunswick: the case for and against
What works in Brunswick’s favor
- prices run 16% below the statewide median in our coverage
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-brunswick-ga">Moving to Brunswick, GA (2026): Home Prices, Cost to Own, Neighborhoods & Taxes — Momentum Realty</a>Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Brunswick communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Glynn County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.