Sea Island Cottages in Sea Island

Sea Island Cottages
Homes for Sale in Sea Island, GA

Community in Sea Island · Glynn County · ZIP 31561
Median sale $5.88M
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Live · Sea Island Cottages Housing Pulse ScoutMLS® + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$5.88M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 5.0% vs the prior 12 months
+5.0%
1-yr price change
n = 8 and 9 sales in the two windows
$1194/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $1257 in 2025
95.0%
Sale vs ask
Glynn median: 95.7%
Tempo
10.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
67days
Median DOM · closed
40 days at the 2022 low
17%
Under contract
Glynn: 17% (162 of 949)
5 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
8
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Track record · 5 years of records
5,308sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sea Island Cottages

Live MLS inventory for Sea Island Cottages. 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 Sea Island Cottages 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.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sea Island Cottages trades in a price tier where the map matters more than the finish schedule. At a median of $5,764,277 and roughly $1,167 per square foot, the number is a function of location and scarcity rather than any standard set of features — this segment simply doesn't have enough transactions to average out into a predictable price curve.

With only nine closings recorded in this window and a median of 119 days on market, this is a thin, patient trade. The year-over-year pullback of -19.8% is worth reading as volatility in a small sample rather than a clear directional trend, but it does tell buyers there is room to negotiate and tell sellers that pricing needs to be precise, not aspirational.

Sea Island Cottages Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sea Island Cottages right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 10.0 months of supply and 17% 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: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 8 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($5.88M) is up 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($5.60M). With about 7 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 ScoutMLS® closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (8 and 9 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 15x the typical Glynn County sale ($5.88M vs $399K, trailing 12 months, ScoutMLS® records).

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

Sea Island Cottages market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $5.88M ($1194 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 67 days on market for closed sales, and 10.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level ScoutMLS® closed sales (8 closings in the current window).

Sea Island Cottages sits within one of Glynn County's most tightly held enclaves, where transaction volume is naturally low and each closing can move the median meaningfully. Current MLS data does not surface a defined amenity package for the community, so amenity access should be confirmed property by property.

Best for

  • Buying with patience for a longer marketing timeline rather than needing a quick close.
  • Prioritizing location and scarcity over a defined amenity package or standardized finish level.
  • Comfortable negotiating off a small transaction sample and confirming property specifics independently.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast transaction — the median of 119 days on market works against tight timelines.
  • Relying on community amenities as a deciding factor, since current MLS data does not identify any.
  • Wanting a stable, predictable price trend — the small closing count makes the median swing year to year.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level ScoutMLS® closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($5.88M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($5.60M) IS the +5.0% one-year change.

Windows contain 4 to 9 sales each (8 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
$3M$4M$5M$6M202220242026
Up 5.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2021 · price vs size
$0$5M$10M$15M2k5k8k10k
41 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$800$1K$1K202220242026
Up from $777 in 2021 to a $1257 peak in 2025; $1194 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
50100150202220242026
40 days at the 2022 low; 67 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%202220242026
95.0% now vs Glynn 95.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0258202220242026
4 to 9 a year; 8 in the current window.

Sea Island Cottages Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Sea Island Cottages is currently a strong buyer's market. About 10.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $6,975,000, and homes go under contract in about 80 days.

10.0
Months supply
$6,975,000
Median list
$5,582,139
Median sold
$1392
Per sqft
80
Days on mkt
5/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

Housing distress & ownership in Sea Island Cottages, Sea Island

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 16 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.

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

Schools

In short
  • Glynn County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available

Glynn County School System posted a 99.0% four-year graduation rate and 12,278 students across 17 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).

  • Oglethorpe · Elementary
  • Glynn Middle School · Middle
  • Glynn Academy · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sea Island Cottages listings and can change; always confirm with the Glynn County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sea Island Cottages address.

If we were buying in Sea Island Cottages 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

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.

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 Sea Island Cottages.

Best Buy
Buying with a long time horizon and a location-first priority rather than a specific finish list.
Biggest Risk
With only nine closings in this window, the median can shift sharply based on which single property changes hands next.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable pricing off a thin dataset and doing property-level diligence rather than leaning on community-wide averages.
Avoid If
Needing a fast, predictable sale or purchase timeline, given a median of 119 days on market.

A market defined by scarcity, not comparables

Nine closings is not enough volume to build a reliable price trend — it's enough to tell you this is a market of individual negotiations, not a market of comparable sales. A median of $5,764,277 against a median of 119 days on market signals that pricing at this level takes longer to find its buyer, and that sellers who price against last year's peak may sit longer than they expect.

The -19.8% year-over-year change is the headline number, but at this sample size it likely reflects which specific properties closed rather than a uniform repricing of the community. Buyers should treat the median as a directional reference point, not a valuation tool, and should expect the real work to happen in the appraisal and negotiation process rather than in a comp sheet.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.6C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction7.2/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Pricing Power6.6/10

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 (4.6). Basis: Recent Direction +5.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 10.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 95.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market with only nine closings in this window, the publicly visible comps are not enough to price or negotiate confidently. We track the individual transactions behind the median, not just the headline number, and we verify amenity and property specifics directly rather than relying on generic MLS fields — because at this price point, the details that matter most are rarely the ones the sheet shows.

Sea Island Cottages in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying with a long time horizon and a location-first priority rather than a specific finish list.
Biggest advantageThe year-over-year pullback and extended days on market give buyers real room to negotiate.
Biggest riskWith only nine closings in this window, the median can shift sharply based on which single property changes hands next.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable pricing off a thin dataset and doing property-level diligence rather than leaning on community-wide averages.
Avoid ifNeeding a fast, predictable sale or purchase timeline, given a median of 119 days on market.

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 Sea Island Cottages sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sea Island Cottages?
The median sale price in Sea Island Cottages was $5.88M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (8 closed sales, ScoutMLS®).
How long do homes in Sea Island Cottages take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 67 days on market (8 sales, ScoutMLS®).
Is Sea Island Cottages a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Sea Island Cottages leans toward buyers: 10.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (ScoutMLS® live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sea Island Cottages?
The best agent for Sea Island Cottages 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 Sea Island Cottages.
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Buying with patience for a longer marketing timeline rather than needing a quick close.Excellent fit
Prioritizing location and scarcity over a defined amenity package or standardized finish level.Excellent fit
Comfortable negotiating off a small transaction sample and confirming property specifics independently.Excellent fit
Needing a fast transaction — the median of 119 days on market works against tight timelines.Probably not
Relying on community amenities as a deciding factor, since current MLS data does not identify any.Probably not
Wanting a stable, predictable price trend — the small closing count makes the median swing year to year.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 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 2021 (41 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 Sea Island Cottages? 8 recorded closings; median 66 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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