Cloister Ocean Residences in Sea Island

Cloister Ocean Residences
Homes for Sale in Sea Island, GA

Community in Sea Island · Glynn County · ZIP 31561
Median sale $1.53M
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Live Market Pulse
45/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2016 → 2026 · 85 at the 2022 peak
0 is Cloister Ocean Residences's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 45. How it's scored

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Built fromLive scout data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Cloister Ocean Residences Housing Pulse scout + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.53M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 6.8% vs the prior 12 months
+6.8%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 4 sales in the two windows
$658/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $766 in 2022
95.4%
Sale vs ask
Glynn median: 96.4%
Tempo
113days
Median DOM · closed
23 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
0 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
2,102sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Cloister Ocean Residences prices at a median of $1,525,000, with a per-square-foot figure just under $660 that puts this squarely in a condition- and view-driven market rather than a volume one. With only 9 closings in the window, each sale carries real weight in how the median moves, so treat any single comp with some caution and lean on the trend, not the transaction.

A median of 113 days on market alongside a 45 heat score points to a deliberate, patient market on both sides. Sellers here are not chasing a quick close, and buyers who move decisively on a well-priced, well-maintained unit still have room to negotiate on terms even as the 6.8% year-over-year gain shows values have not stalled.

Cloister Ocean Residences Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 31, 2026

Cloister Ocean Residences right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.53M) is up 6.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.43M). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level scout closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 31. Confidence: Low (9 and 4 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 4x the typical Glynn County sale ($1.53M vs $425K, trailing 12 months, scout records).

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Updated August 31, 2026 · Live data: scout, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Cloister Ocean Residences market snapshot (as of August 31, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.53M ($658 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 113 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level scout closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

Cloister Ocean Residences sits within the Sea Island market in Glynn County, where pricing runs well above typical regional benchmarks and turnover is slow enough that timing and preparation matter more than speed.

Best for

  • Buying with flexibility on timeline, given a median of 113 days on market before closing.
  • Prioritizing condition and finish over a published amenity package, since none are currently identified in active listings.
  • Holding for the medium-to-long term in a market showing steady, moderate appreciation rather than rapid turnover.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast transaction: 113 median days on market is a long runway compared to faster-moving segments.
  • Relying on amenities as a primary decision factor, since none are currently identified from MLS data here.
  • Depending on a large comp set to validate pricing, given only 9 closings in the current window.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 31 of each year, from record-level scout closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.53M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.43M) IS the +6.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 29 sales each (9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$1M$1.5M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 6.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M1k2k3k
121 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$400$600$80020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $430 in 2012 to a $766 peak in 2022; $658 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020030020122014201620182020202220242026
23 days at the 2022 low; 113 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.4% now vs Glynn 96.4%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 29 a year; 9 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202020222026
85 at the 2022 peak, 18 in the troughs, 45 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Cloister Ocean Residences Market Scorecard

Balanced

Cloister Ocean Residences is currently a balanced market..

$1,525,000
Median sold
0/2/9
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Housing distress & ownership in Cloister Ocean Residences

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 2 listings

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 the Golden Isles Association of REALTORS® / ScoutMLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cloister Ocean Residences

Live MLS inventory for Cloister Ocean Residences. 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 Cloister Ocean Residences listings as of 2026-08-31, 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.

Listing locations from scout. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Cloister Ocean Residences 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 Cloister Ocean Residences.

Best Buy
Buying with a longer timeline and a focus on a specific, well-finished unit rather than the fastest available listing.
Biggest Risk
A thin closings count of 9 in the window means the median price and per-square-foot figures can swing with each new sale.
Sweet Spot
Listings priced and maintained to match the roughly $658 per-square-foot median tend to test the market most credibly.
Avoid If
Needing a fast close: the 113-day median days on market signals a slower-moving process on both sides.

A Slow Market at a High Price Point

The combination of a $1,525,000 median price and 113 median days on market tells you this is not a place where listings move on price alone. At this price tier, buyers are underwriting condition, finish level, and orientation as much as square footage, and the per-square-foot median near $658 reflects that scrutiny rather than broad appreciation across every unit type.

No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, which means whatever draws buyers here is coming from the residences themselves and the Sea Island setting, not a published amenity package. That is worth confirming directly on a given listing rather than assuming a standard set of building features. With a 45 heat score, the market is neither cooling sharply nor running hot, and the 6.8% year-over-year gain suggests steady, incremental value movement rather than a spike.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only 9 closings in the current window, pricing this community accurately means working from a thin and highly specific comp set, not a general market average. We track those individual sales closely, factor in the 113-day typical timeline when setting expectations, and help buyers and sellers position offers and listings against a market that rewards patience and precision over speed.

Cloister Ocean Residences in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying with a longer timeline and a focus on a specific, well-finished unit rather than the fastest available listing.
Biggest advantageThe steady year-over-year gain of 6.8% suggests values here have kept moving without a sharp run-up.
Biggest riskA thin closings count of 9 in the window means the median price and per-square-foot figures can swing with each new sale.
Sweet spotListings priced and maintained to match the roughly $658 per-square-foot median tend to test the market most credibly.
Avoid ifNeeding a fast close: the 113-day median days on market signals a slower-moving process on both sides.

HOA, CDD & Fees

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 Cloister Ocean Residences sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Cloister Ocean Residences?
The median sale price in Cloister Ocean Residences was $1.53M over the 12 months ending August 31, 2026 (9 closed sales, scout).
How long do homes in Cloister Ocean Residences take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 31, 2026 took a median 113 days on market (9 sales, scout).
Who is the best real estate agent for Cloister Ocean Residences?
The best agent for Cloister Ocean Residences is one who actively works Sea Island 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 Cloister Ocean Residences.
How do I find a top Sea Island real estate agent who knows Cloister Ocean Residences?
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 Cloister Ocean Residences and the wider Sea Island area.
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Buying with flexibility on timeline, given a median of 113 days on market before closing.Excellent fit
Prioritizing condition and finish over a published amenity package, since none are currently identified in active listings.Excellent fit
Holding for the medium-to-long term in a market showing steady, moderate appreciation rather than rapid turnover.Excellent fit
Needing a fast transaction: 113 median days on market is a long runway compared to faster-moving segments.Probably not
Relying on amenities as a primary decision factor, since none are currently identified from MLS data here.Probably not
Depending on a large comp set to validate pricing, given only 9 closings in the current window.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsscout, refreshed twice daily (last: August 31, 2026)
Community market statsscout closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 31, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (121 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of scout 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 Cloister Ocean Residences? 9 recorded closings; median 113 days on market (window ending 2026-08-31). See the Glynn 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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