Baywood in Darien

Baywood
Homes for Sale in Darien, GA

All 37 homes for sale in Darien, GA · median $336,114 · 41 homes for sale in 31305

Community in Darien · McIntosh County · ZIP 31305
Median sale $325K
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Built fromLive ScoutMLS® data17 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $324,900, $168 per square foot, a median 179 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1995–2026 with 2 new construction; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 12 ft). At the median price and McIntosh County's 2025 rate of 29.35 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,810.

Baywood key facts
LocationDarien, McIntosh County, GA · ZIP 31305
Sale prices, last 12 months$324,900 median across 3 closed sales · $168 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)179 median
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending

Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Baywood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/baywood--mcintosh, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Baywood Housing Pulse ScoutMLS® + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$325K
Median sold · 12 mo
$168/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $168 in 2026
93.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
179days
Median DOM · closed
179 days at the 2026 low
100%
Under contract
McIntosh: 19% (28 of 145)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Track record · 17 years of records
1,933sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Baywood's numbers are thin, and that matters as much as the numbers themselves. With only three closings feeding the current snapshot, the $324,900 median price and $168.08 per square foot figure should be read as a directional signal, not a settled market rate. A single unusual sale can move both figures more than they would in a deeper market.

The 179-day median days on market is the more telling data point here. That is a slow clearing pace, and it tells buyers they generally are not competing against other offers, while it tells sellers to price on the conservative side and expect a longer runway to close rather than a quick sale.

The 60-Second Overview

Baywood market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $325K ($168 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 179 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 31305 (Darien), 41 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $270K ($201/sq ft), up 1.3% year over year, with a median 81 days on market. Right now 12 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 31305 housing market.

SCOUT sales records identify 9 homes in Baywood that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1989 and 2026 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,848 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: SCOUT closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Baywood is a small, low-volume pocket of Darien in McIntosh County, where limited recent sales activity means pricing and timeline expectations should be set case by case rather than off a broad market trend.

Best for

  • Buying with a longer time horizon and no need for a quick resale.
  • Negotiating on price and terms without pressure from competing offers.
  • Willing to verify amenities and condition directly on a specific listing rather than assuming a set standard.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast closing timeline in a market currently running a long median days on market.
  • Relying on a deep set of recent comparable sales to validate an offer price.
  • Expecting confirmed community amenities without checking the individual listing first.

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
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0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

21% of homes for sale in ZIP 31305 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-09).

Baywood Market Scorecard

Balanced

Baywood is currently a balanced market..

$324,900
Median sold
0/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: Georgia property tax by county · mortgage payment calculator · rent vs buy.

Live data: ScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Baywood, Darien

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-31 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Baywood

Live MLS inventory for Baywood. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Baywood listings as of 2026-10-09, priced high to low. Listing data provided by ScoutMLS® (Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®). The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by ScoutMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Baywood Mcintosh Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Baywood Mcintosh listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1066 Baywood Avenue · $275,950 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 17, 2026 · listed by The Liberty Group

Listing locations from ScoutMLS®. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Baywood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Baywood.

Best Buy
Buying with flexibility on timeline and a willingness to negotiate in a market with limited recent comparable sales.
Biggest Risk
The small sample size of closings means the median price and per-square-foot figures carry more uncertainty than in a higher-volume community.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its own condition and merits rather than leaning on a well-established local trend line.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a fast, predictable resale timeline or a large pool of recent comparable sales to anchor pricing decisions.

A Market Defined by Scarcity of Data

Three closings is not enough to establish a reliable price trend, and that shapes how this community should be approached. The $324,900 median and $168.08 per square foot are real transaction data, but they represent a narrow slice of activity rather than a statistically stable pattern. Buyers and sellers should treat these figures as a starting reference point for negotiation, not a fixed benchmark.

The 179-day median days on market reinforces the picture of a slow-moving, low-turnover pocket. Homes here are not moving quickly once listed, which gives buyers more room to negotiate on price and terms, and requires sellers to be realistic about time to close. No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, so any amenity claims for a specific listing should be verified directly rather than assumed from the area.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Baywood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin on data, the value of local, transaction-level knowledge goes up, not down. We track what actually closed in Baywood and McIntosh County, not just what is listed, so pricing conversations start from evidence rather than guesswork, and negotiation strategy accounts for the long days-on-market reality instead of ignoring it.

Baywood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying with flexibility on timeline and a willingness to negotiate in a market with limited recent comparable sales.
Biggest advantageThe slow pace of sales gives buyers negotiating room that faster-moving markets do not offer.
Biggest riskThe small sample size of closings means the median price and per-square-foot figures carry more uncertainty than in a higher-volume community.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable pricing a home on its own condition and merits rather than leaning on a well-established local trend line.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a fast, predictable resale timeline or a large pool of recent comparable sales to anchor pricing decisions.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Baywood homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Baywood.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Baywood sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Baywood?
The median sale price in Baywood was $325K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, ScoutMLS®).
How long do homes in Baywood take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 179 days on market (3 sales, ScoutMLS®).
Who is the best real estate agent for Baywood?
The best agent for Baywood is one who actively works Darien and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Baywood.
How do I find a top Darien real estate agent who knows Baywood?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Baywood and the wider Darien area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Baywood?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Baywood purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Baywood, and what county is it in?
Baywood is in Darien, McIntosh County, GA, ZIP 31305. The community's center is about 4 miles northeast of the center of Darien (straight-line).
Buying with a longer time horizon and no need for a quick resale.Excellent fit
Negotiating on price and terms without pressure from competing offers.Excellent fit
Willing to verify amenities and condition directly on a specific listing rather than assuming a set standard.Excellent fit
Needing a fast closing timeline in a market currently running a long median days on market.Probably not
Relying on a deep set of recent comparable sales to validate an offer price.Probably not
Expecting confirmed community amenities without checking the individual listing first.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily (last: October 9, 2026)
Community market statsScoutMLS® closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesScoutMLS® records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (10 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of ScoutMLS® records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Baywood? 3 recorded closings; median 179 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the McIntosh County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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