Moving to Guyton, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-11-11, the median home sold in Guyton, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $342,000 (94 closings across 37 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $174 per square foot for a median 1,822-sq-ft home built around 2020. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 36 days, and with 38 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 100% of their original asking price. That median is 15% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Guyton right now — November 2026
Live pages for your move: 63 homes for sale in Guyton · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · Price reductions · Best neighborhoods.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated November 11, 2026.
What your budget buys in Guyton
Three price points from 91 recent Guyton closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $305,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,595 sq ft, built around 2020 (27 sales).
- Around $342,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,864 sq ft, built around 2021 (31 sales).
- Around $420,000: the typical sale in this band was a 5-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,511 sq ft, built around 2025 (24 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Guyton
Take the median $342,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.18% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,853/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Effingham County’s typical unincorporated millage of 24.05 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,241/year ($270/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. All in, budget on the order of $2,124/month to own the median Guyton home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Effingham County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Effingham County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Guyton’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Grove | 23 | $420,000 | 36 |
| Timberlake | 21 | $306,900 | 29 |
| Park West | 13 | $309,900 | 43 |
| Mossy Hollow | 7 | $351,000 | 136 |
| Covered Bridge Plantation | 6 | $584,000 | 121 |
| Honey Ridge | 5 | $172,000 | 141 |
Guyton by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31312 (86 sales, median $349,950).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 96% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 31% of closings, led by Laurel Grove, Timberlake, Mossy Hollow, Covered Bridge Plantation, Palm Ridge. The housing stock skews newer: 71% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 1% before 1980.
Getting around from Guyton
Measured from the center of Guyton’s recent sales: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is about 12 miles; Savannah is about 19 miles; Brunswick is about 77 miles; Augusta is about 92 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 Effingham County’s typical millage of 24.05; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Guyton: the case for and against
What works in Guyton’s favor
- prices run 15% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 36 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 31% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- 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
Your Guyton relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Guyton 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 Effingham County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.