Hird Island
Homes for Sale in Darien, GA
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Janet Sapp, Fendig Realty, Inc. · via ScoutMLS®
Hird Island in Darien is a thin-data market right now. Our snapshot shows a single closing in the most recent window, which is not enough activity to establish a reliable price trend or a typical days-on-market figure. Anyone pricing a listing or building an offer here needs to lean on direct comparables and current showings rather than a market average.
With volume this light, posture matters more than usual. A seller has real room to set the narrative on a listing since there is little recent competing data to argue against. A buyer should treat any one closing as a data point, not a benchmark, and get comfortable doing more of their own legwork on value before writing an offer.
Hird Island right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of ScoutMLS® records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: ScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hird Island sits in McIntosh County near Darien, a stretch of coastal Georgia known for its marsh and river geography rather than a built-out amenity package. Current MLS listings do not identify community amenities, so buyers should evaluate this as a location and lot proposition first.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Hird Island. Swipe to explore the community.
Swipe or use the arrows → tap any photo to enlarge
Hird Island
Hird IslandPhotos from ScoutMLS® listings in Hird Island; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Hird Island is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing a quiet, marsh-and-river setting in McIntosh County over a managed amenity package.
- Willing to build a purchase decision on direct comparables and legwork rather than a published market trend.
- Looking for land or a home away from dense, amenity-driven development.
Probably not for
- Needing an established price trend or days-on-market pattern before making an offer.
- Wanting a clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenities as part of the purchase.
- Expecting a quick, high-volume resale market when it is time to sell.
The market around Hird Island
Hird Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 31305, 54 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Darien.
Across McIntosh County, 117 homes are active and 28 pending (19% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hird Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Hird Island, Darien
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 Hird Island
Live MLS inventory for Hird Island. 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 Hird Island listings as of 2026-09-20, 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.
Schools
- McIntosh County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
McIntosh County School System posted a 98.1% four-year graduation rate and 1,320 students across 3 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Todd Grant Elementary · Elementary
- McIntosh Middle School · Middle
- McIntosh Academy · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hird Island listings and can change; always confirm with the McIntosh County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hird Island address.
The Hird Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hird Island today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Hird Island.
A market with almost no recent trail
The defining fact about Hird Island right now is scarcity of data, not price. Our most recent window recorded only one closing, which means there is no meaningful median, no established pace of sale, and no pattern of appreciation or discount to point to. Buyers and sellers here are effectively pricing in a vacuum and should expect that any agent or portal figure claiming a firm 'market value' for the area is extrapolating well beyond what the record supports.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a location built around the land and the water rather than clubhouse or recreational infrastructure. That is a meaningful distinction for anyone comparing it to a planned or amenity-heavy community elsewhere in the region: what you are buying into here is geography and privacy, not a program of shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hird Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin on recorded activity, the value we add is not repeating a stat that does not exist yet, it is doing the direct legwork: pulling actual comparables from wider McIntosh County activity, talking to what is currently on and off market, and being straight with you about where the real evidence stops and where guesswork would begin.
Hird Island in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Hird Island buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hird Island sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Hird Island, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Hird Island home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Hird Island, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in Hird Island on the map →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hird Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Who is the best real estate agent for Hird Island?
How do I find a top Darien real estate agent who knows Hird Island?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Hird Island?
Should you buy in Hird Island?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Hird Island with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | ScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | ScoutMLS® records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (40 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum will price yours against live local comps — a real number, not an algorithm’s guess.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Hird Island fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores: