Moving to Port Wentworth, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-19, the median home sold in Port Wentworth, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $346,000 (80 closings across 11 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $205 per square foot for a median 1,618-sq-ft home built around 2015. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 35 days, and with 13 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 1.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 99% of their original asking price. That median is 14% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Port Wentworth right now — September 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 19, 2026.
What your budget buys in Port Wentworth
Three price points from 33 recent Port Wentworth 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 1,337 sq ft, built around 2007 (11 sales).
- Around $346,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,968 sq ft, built around 2025 (14 sales).
- Around $350,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,030 sq ft, built around 2025 (14 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Port Wentworth
Take the median $346,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.95% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,832/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Chatham County’s typical unincorporated millage of 27.85 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,799/year ($317/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 $2,149/month to own the median Port Wentworth home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Chatham County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Chatham County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Port Wentworth’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Hope | 63 | $346,000 | 35 |
| Waterside at Rice Hope | 9 | $363,990 | 69 |
| Rice Creek | 7 | $285,000 | 48 |
Port Wentworth by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 31407 (32 sales, median $317,245).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 91% were single-family homes, 9% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 18% of closings. The housing stock skews newer: 52% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.
Getting around from Port Wentworth
Measured from the center of Port Wentworth’s recent sales: Savannah is about 11 miles; Brunswick is about 75 miles; Augusta is about 98 miles; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 122 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 Chatham County’s typical millage of 27.85; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Port Wentworth: the case for and against
What works in Port Wentworth’s favor
- prices run 14% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 35 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 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
- only about 1.9 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Port Wentworth 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 Chatham County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.