Rice Creek
Homes for Sale in Port Wentworth, GA
All 9 homes for sale in Port Wentworth, GA · median $349,000
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of November 2026, Rice Creek in Port Wentworth, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $285,000, $163 per square foot, a median 48 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-19% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2018; none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft). At the median price and Chatham County's 2025 rate of 27.85 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,170.
Last 30 days in Rice Creek: 1 new listing (median asking $424,900), 1 under contract right now. As of November 2, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Rice Creek's pricing sits in a tighter band than a lot of Chatham County product, with a median of $285,000 and a price per square foot just above $163. That combination points to a market where condition and layout do more of the work than location premiums or amenity packages — there simply isn't a clubhouse or gated entry driving the number up.
A median of 48 days on market tells you this isn't a bidding-war community. Sellers who price realistically from day one are moving homes; sellers who chase last year's number are the ones padding that average. For buyers, that pace leaves room to actually inspect, negotiate, and think before signing — a rarer position in this part of Georgia right now.
Figures in this note are as of September 1, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Rice Creek right now
🟡 Balanced market. 1.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($285K) is down 19.1% from the prior 12 months ($352K). With about 4 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 Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (7 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 3, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Rice Creek market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $285K ($163 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 48 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 19% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 31407 (Port Wentworth), 74 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $343K ($208/sq ft), down 3.9% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 5 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 0.9 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 31407 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Rice Creek that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1945 and 2022 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 2,051 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 94% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Rice Creek is a Port Wentworth community in Chatham County with no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, which puts the value proposition on the homes and lots themselves rather than shared facilities.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Rice Creek is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home based on structure and lot value rather than a shared amenity package.
- Wanting negotiating room in a market that isn't moving in days.
- Targeting a Port Wentworth address at a price point near the current $285,000 median.
Probably not for
- Wanting an HOA-run clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenities.
- Needing a fast, high-volume comp set to benchmark pricing with confidence.
- Expecting a bidding-war pace given the current 48-day median time on market.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Rice Creek
Live MLS inventory for Rice Creek. 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 Rice Creek listings as of 2026-11-02, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Schools
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District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rice Creek listings and can change; always confirm with the Chatham County School System for a specific address.
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The Rice Creek buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rice Creek 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Rice Creek.
A no-frills price point in a growing corridor
With seven closings tracked in the current window, Rice Creek isn't a high-volume flip market — it's a steadier, smaller pool where each sale carries more weight in reading the trend. The median price of $285,000 and per-square-foot figure around $163 suggest a community where entry-level and mid-range product dominates rather than a spread of luxury outliers skewing the numbers.
Because no community amenities show up in current listings, buyers here are largely paying for the structure, the lot, and the Port Wentworth address itself — not a lifestyle package. That can be an advantage for anyone who wants to add their own improvements without carrying HOA-funded amenities they won't use, but it also means the comps are more sensitive to individual home condition than to community-wide draw.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rice Creek. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Rice Creek buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.5). Basis: Recent Direction -19.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Pricing Power 95.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this size, with only a handful of closings to study, pricing a home correctly takes more than pulling an automated number — it takes someone who reads the specific comps in Rice Creek and Port Wentworth and knows which condition differences actually move the per-square-foot math. That's the read we bring to both sides of the table here.
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| Location | Port Wentworth, Chatham County, GA · ZIP 31407 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 89%, townhouses 11% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Clubhouse, Playground, Fitness Center, Walk To Schools, Lake |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $285,000 median across 7 closed sales · $163 per sq ft · -19.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 48 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $424,900 · 1.7 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rice Creek key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rice-creek, data as of September 20, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Rice Creek Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Rice Creek listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 36 Rice Mill Road · $175,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 24, 2026 · listed by Century 21 Results
- 74 Noble Jones Court · $424,900 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Rawls Realty Inc.
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12% of homes for sale in ZIP 31407 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 (2026-10-31).
Recent Developments in Rice Creek
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Rice Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Effingham weighs 1,440-acre OpenAI data center campus and its community commitments
Project Camellia would place four 720,000-square-foot buildings inside the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, with up to 3,210 megawatts of Georgia Power capacity phased in from 2028 to 2032. The county has not settled its future, and protections such as a noise study are still under review. Commitments cited include an $80 million community fund, a $2 million trail grant for Atlas Park and projected annual revenue of $27 million for the county and $39 million for schools at full buildout.
What it may mean for the marketIf built, the campus would bring thousands of construction jobs and about 400 permanent jobs, along with heavy new power demand and tax revenue that shapes Effingham's growth outlook. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Rice Creek.
Source: WTOC - October 2026Development
Savannah's Legacy project on old fairgrounds site moves into construction
The 66-plus acre former Coastal Empire Fairgrounds site in Savannah's 5th District is being redeveloped. A senior complex is under construction and expected to finish in under a year, and city leaders unanimously approved a 15-home affordable subdivision. Later phases are planned to include urgent care, a recreational sports facility, a technology learning studio and a lake with trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe phased mix of new housing, medical care and recreation adds housing supply and local services to an area on Savannah's west side over the next several years. The project is about 15 miles south of Rice Creek, elsewhere in Chatham County.
Source: WTOC - October 2026Infrastructure
Army Corps permit clears $2.3 billion Savannah Container Terminal on Hutchison Island
The Georgia Ports Authority announced federal approval of a 350-acre, 3.5 million TEU terminal, with construction set to begin in January 2028 and finish in the mid-2030s. A separate $1.6 billion Ocean Terminal upgrade is due by the end of 2028, aiming to lift port capacity from 7.75 million toward 12 million TEU. CEO Griff Lynch also announced he will retire on August 1, 2027.
What it may mean for the marketLong-term port expansion supports logistics, trucking and warehouse demand across the Savannah area and keeps freight traffic on regional highways a long-run planning factor. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Rice Creek.
Source: WTOC - October 2026Infrastructure
Memorial Health begins $350 million patient tower and parking garage in Savannah, closes Metts Drive
Memorial Health started a two-year, $350 million expansion on its Savannah campus on Oct. 5, adding a 90-bed patient tower and a 1,000-space parking garage that bring capacity to 718 beds. Building 600 and parts of the loading dock are being demolished. Metts Drive closes during construction, with the main entrance and emergency room expected to stay open.
What it may mean for the marketExpect detours around the Metts Drive and Waters Avenue area for about two years, and added healthcare capacity and nursing jobs through 2027 and 2028. The project is about 17 miles southeast of Rice Creek, elsewhere in Chatham County.
Source: WTOC - September 2026Civic
Chatham County and Savannah approve 155-day moratorium on large data centers
Chatham County approved a 155-day pause on data centers of 10 megawatts or more in unincorporated areas, plus conversions of buildings of at least 200,000 square feet. The Savannah City Council re-approved the same moratorium on Sept. 10 without opposition after holding a new hearing for legal compliance.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits new large data center and big-building conversion applications in Chatham for about five months, affecting industrial land use decisions. The project is about 14 miles south of Rice Creek, elsewhere in Chatham County.
Source: Savannah Agenda - September 2026Development
Pooler council postpones vote on 116-acre mixed-use 'The District' near Pooler Parkway
Developers seek rezoning for a 116-acre walkable site at Pooler Parkway and Pine Barren Road with apartments, hotels, restaurants and retail, including 1,060 multifamily units. The council voted 4-2 on Sept. 21 to postpone while an independent traffic review is completed. Staff and the planning commission had recommended denial.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of the zoning vote and traffic review will determine whether a large housing, hotel and retail node is added at a busy Pooler Parkway corridor. The project is about 9 miles southwest of Rice Creek, elsewhere in Chatham County.
Source: WTOC
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
Rice Creek Market Scorecard
Rice Creek is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $428,075, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (18 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS 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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