Shadow Lake in Brunswick

Shadow Lake
Homes for Sale in Brunswick, GA

Community in Brunswick · Glynn County · ZIP 31520
Median sale $310K
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Live · Shadow Lake Housing Pulse scout + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$310K
Median sold · 12 mo
$179/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $192 in 2024
95.4%
Sale vs ask
Glynn median: 96.4%
+153%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $122K median in 2012
Tempo
49days
Median DOM · closed
39 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 26 years of records
1,733sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Shadow Lake's pricing sits in the mid-$300s territory with a median of $310,000, and the per-square-foot figure of $178.88 tells you condition and finish level are doing most of the work on value here, not a shared amenity package. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, whatever premium a given home commands is coming from the lot, the layout, or updates inside — not a clubhouse or gate.

A median of 49 days on market signals a measured pace rather than a bidding-war environment. That gives buyers room to inspect carefully and negotiate on price or terms, and it means sellers in Shadow Lake need a home that's priced and presented correctly from day one rather than counting on urgency to carry it.

The 60-Second Overview

Shadow Lake market snapshot (as of August 31, 2026): the median sale price is about $310K ($179 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales.

Shadow Lake is a Brunswick community in Glynn County where value is tied to the individual home rather than a shared amenity draw, and where price appreciation since 2012 (153.0%) points to sustained long-term demand for the location itself.

Best for

  • Buying for the home itself and comfortable evaluating value on a case-by-case basis rather than a community amenity sheet.
  • Willing to take extra time during due diligence given the market's typical days-on-market pace.
  • Looking to hold long-term in a location with a demonstrated multi-decade track record of price growth.

Probably not for

  • Expecting a shared clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity as part of the purchase.
  • Needing a fast, competitive-bid closing timeline rather than a more deliberate pace.
  • Assuming every home in the community carries the same per-square-foot value regardless of condition.

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 ($310K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 1 to 9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2000 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K2k2k
144 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $74 in 2012 to a $192 peak in 2024; $179 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
39 days at the 2022 low; 49 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.4% now vs Glynn 96.4%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Shadow Lake vs Glynn
100200Glynn +166%Shadow Lake +153%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same scout record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Shadow Lake Market Scorecard

Balanced

Shadow Lake is currently a balanced market..

$310,000
Median sold
0/0/3
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 Shadow Lake

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.

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

If we were buying in Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake.

Best Buy
Buying a home valued on its own merits — lot, layout, condition — rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Pricing here is condition-driven, so an unrenovated home and an updated one can post very different per-square-foot numbers.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced near the $310,000 median tend to reflect the area's typical condition and finish level.
Avoid If
Wanting a maintained shared amenity — pool, clubhouse, gated access — since none is identified from current listings.

What's actually driving value in Shadow Lake

With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, Shadow Lake isn't selling on a shared pool, clubhouse, or gated entry. That puts more weight on the fundamentals of each individual property — lot characteristics, square footage, condition, and how recently a home has been updated. Buyers comparing listings here should expect the per-square-foot figure ($178.88 as a median) to swing based on those factors rather than assume a flat community premium.

The 153.0% price movement since 2012 is a long horizon, and it reflects the area's staying power more than a recent spike. Paired with a median of 49 days on market, the current read is a market that is neither rushed nor stagnant — homes that are priced to reflect their actual condition tend to move; homes priced on hope tend to sit.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shadow Lake. 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 community where value is driven by the individual home rather than a shared amenity list, pricing accuracy matters more than usual. We pull the actual comparable closings in Shadow Lake and Glynn County, not a countywide average, so sellers price to the home in front of them and buyers know when a listing's price-per-square-foot is in line with what similar homes have actually closed for.

Shadow Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a home valued on its own merits — lot, layout, condition — rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA measured days-on-market pace that leaves room for real inspection and negotiation rather than rushed offers.
Biggest riskPricing here is condition-driven, so an unrenovated home and an updated one can post very different per-square-foot numbers.
Sweet spotHomes priced near the $310,000 median tend to reflect the area's typical condition and finish level.
Avoid ifWanting a maintained shared amenity — pool, clubhouse, gated access — since none is identified from current listings.

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 Shadow Lake sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Shadow Lake?
The median sale price in Shadow Lake was $310K over the 12 months ending August 31, 2026 (3 closed sales, scout).
How long do homes in Shadow Lake take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 31, 2026 took a median 49 days on market (3 sales, scout).
Have Shadow Lake home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 153% since 2012, from $122K to $310K (scout closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Shadow Lake?
The best agent for Shadow Lake is one who actively works Brunswick 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 Shadow Lake.
How do I find a top Brunswick real estate agent who knows Shadow Lake?
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 Shadow Lake and the wider Brunswick area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Shadow Lake?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Shadow Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buying for the home itself and comfortable evaluating value on a case-by-case basis rather than a community amenity sheet.Excellent fit
Willing to take extra time during due diligence given the market's typical days-on-market pace.Excellent fit
Looking to hold long-term in a location with a demonstrated multi-decade track record of price growth.Excellent fit
Expecting a shared clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity as part of the purchase.Probably not
Needing a fast, competitive-bid closing timeline rather than a more deliberate pace.Probably not
Assuming every home in the community carries the same per-square-foot value regardless of condition.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 2000 (144 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 Shadow Lake? 3 recorded closings; median 49 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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