Moving to Darien, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Darien, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $304,000 (97 closings across 21 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $181 per square foot for a median 1,858-sq-ft home built around 2020. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 94 days, and with 59 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.3 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their original asking price. That median is 24% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Darien right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 43 homes for sale in Darien · New construction · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Darien
Three price points from 44 recent Darien closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $255,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,250 sq ft, built around 2023 (13 sales).
- Around $304,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,488 sq ft, built around 2023 (12 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Darien
Take the median $304,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,610/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at McIntosh County’s typical unincorporated millage of 29.35 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,510/year ($293/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. 41% of current Darien listings carry an HOA, with a median of $167/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $1,902/month to own the median Darien home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions McIntosh County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the McIntosh County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Darien’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | $304,500 | 94 | |
| Ashantilly | 11 | $263,000 | 73 |
| Cathead Landing | 6 | $309,250 | 71 |
| Settlers Bluff | 5 | $371,500 | 90 |
Darien by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31305 (44 sales, median $296,450).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 80% were single-family homes, and 16% condos. New construction accounted for 23% of closings, led by Ashantilly. The housing stock skews newer: 66% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 2% before 1980.
Getting around from Darien
Measured from the center of Darien’s recent sales: Brunswick is about 17 miles; Savannah is about 52 miles; Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is about 53 miles; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 63 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 McIntosh County’s typical millage of 29.35; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Darien: the case for and against
What works in Darien’s favor
- prices run 24% below the statewide median in our coverage
- about 7.3 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 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
- listings sit a median of 94 days, which favors buyers on price but signals a slower market
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Darien relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Darien right now
- Best neighborhoods in Darien
- New construction in Darien
- Search every Darien community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Darien 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 McIntosh County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.