Southwinds in Brunswick

Southwinds
Homes for Sale in Brunswick, GA

All 367 homes for sale in Brunswick, GA · median $320,900 · 103 homes for sale in 31520

Community in Brunswick · Glynn County · ZIP 31520
Median sale $255K
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Built fromLive ScoutMLS® data22 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $255,000, $148 per square foot, a median 79 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2009; 5 of 5 report an HOA (median $25/mo). At the median price and Glynn County's 2025 rate of 24.07 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,460.

Live · Southwinds Housing Pulse ScoutMLS® + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$255K
Median sold · 12 mo
$148/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $164 in 2023
90.9%
Sale vs ask
+128%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $112K median in 2012
Tempo
79days
Median DOM · closed
38 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 22 years of records
1,739sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Southwinds prices around $255,000 with a median of roughly $148 a square foot, and that per-foot number is doing more work here than in most Glynn County communities — with only a handful of closings feeding the current snapshot, condition and lot specifics on any single sale can swing the read more than they would in a deeper market.

A median of 79 days on market tells buyers they are not competing against multiple-offer urgency, and tells sellers that pricing has to be sharp from day one rather than tested upward. With appreciation up 128% since 2012, this is a community that has rewarded patience, not quick flips — the posture here favors buyers who can underwrite on fundamentals rather than momentum, and sellers who price to the data in front of them instead of the story from two years ago.

The 60-Second Overview

Southwinds market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $255K ($148 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 79 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 31520 (Brunswick), 438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $371K ($183/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 86 days on market. Right now 138 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 31520 housing market.

SCOUT sales records identify 79 homes in Southwinds that have changed hands since 2004, built between 2004 and 2016 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,554 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: SCOUT closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Southwinds sits in Brunswick, Glynn County, and trades as a smaller, lower-volume corner of the local market — the kind of community where each closing carries real weight in the numbers rather than blending into a large monthly pool.

Best for

  • Buying for the long hold, where the since-2012 appreciation trend matters more than short-term timing.
  • Comfortable doing extra diligence on comps given the low volume of recent closings.
  • Prioritizing the home and lot itself over community-provided recreation or shared facilities.

Probably not for

  • Needing a fast, competitive-offer close — the 79-day median points to a slower transaction pace.
  • Expecting on-site amenities as part of the purchase decision, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
  • Relying on a large, stable comp set to price a listing precisely; the current sample here is small.

Windows contain 0 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$150K$200K$250K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K2k2k2k
145 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $71 in 2012 to a $164 peak in 2023; $148 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
38 days at the 2022 low; 79 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
90.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

22% of homes for sale in ZIP 31523 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 (2026-09-20).

Southwinds Market Scorecard

Balanced

Southwinds is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $264,500, and homes go under contract in about 7 days.

4.0
Months supply
$264,500
Median list
$255,000
Median sold
$188
Per sqft
7
Days on mkt
1/1/3
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 Southwinds, Brunswick

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 6 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-31 → 2026-09-12)

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 Southwinds

Live MLS inventory for Southwinds. 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 Southwinds listings as of 2026-09-19, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Southwinds Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Southwinds listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 24 Galemist Lane · $264,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, LLC
  • 17 Eastwinds Court · $254,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 2, 2026 · listed by Top REO Pros, Inc.

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).

  • Satilla Marsh · Elementary
  • Risley Middle School · Middle
  • Glynn Academy · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Southwinds 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 Southwinds address.

If we were buying in Southwinds 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 Southwinds.

Best Buy
Buying a home valued on its own condition and lot rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A thin closings sample means the median price and per-foot figure can shift quickly as new sales report.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable underwriting a home directly against recent Glynn County comps rather than a large internal comp set.
Avoid If
Avoid if you are counting on a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase.

A market read on thin data

With only three closings feeding the current window, Southwinds is not a market you read off a chart and walk away from — it is one you verify house by house. The median price of $255,000 and median per-square-foot figure of $148.17 are real, but in a low-volume feed they represent a narrow slice of what is actually available, not a broad average smoothing out condition and finish differences.

MLS listings do not currently identify community amenities here, so whatever draws a buyer to Southwinds is going to be the home itself, the lot, and the location in Brunswick — not a shared clubhouse or recreational package. The 79-day median days-on-market suggests homes are not moving on urgency; buyers who take their time to evaluate a specific property against comparable recent sales are working with the market's actual rhythm, not against it.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southwinds. 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 market this thin, the sale price on the listing next door is not necessarily your comp. We pull the actual closings behind the Southwinds numbers, price-per-square-foot included, so you are negotiating from what has really happened here rather than from a citywide average that does not reflect this specific pocket of Brunswick.

Southwinds in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a home valued on its own condition and lot rather than a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageA 79-day median days-on-market gives buyers room to evaluate before committing.
Biggest riskA thin closings sample means the median price and per-foot figure can shift quickly as new sales report.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable underwriting a home directly against recent Glynn County comps rather than a large internal comp set.
Avoid ifAvoid if you are counting on a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Southwinds homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Southwinds.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $25/month (about $300/yr) · median of 21 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $25 per month ($300 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 21 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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 Southwinds sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Southwinds?
The median sale price in Southwinds was $255K over the 12 months ending September 3, 2026 (3 closed sales, ScoutMLS®).
How long do homes in Southwinds take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 3, 2026 took a median 79 days on market (3 sales, ScoutMLS®).
Have Southwinds home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 128% since 2012, from $112K to $255K (ScoutMLS® closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Southwinds?
The best agent for Southwinds 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 Southwinds.
How do I find a top Brunswick real estate agent who knows Southwinds?
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 Southwinds and the wider Brunswick area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Southwinds?
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Where is Southwinds, and what county is it in?
Southwinds is in Brunswick, Glynn County, GA, ZIP codes 31520, 31521, 31523, 31525.
Buying for the long hold, where the since-2012 appreciation trend matters more than short-term timing.Excellent fit
Comfortable doing extra diligence on comps given the low volume of recent closings.Excellent fit
Prioritizing the home and lot itself over community-provided recreation or shared facilities.Excellent fit
Needing a fast, competitive-offer close — the 79-day median points to a slower transaction pace.Probably not
Expecting on-site amenities as part of the purchase decision, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.Probably not
Relying on a large, stable comp set to price a listing precisely; the current sample here is small.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsScoutMLS®, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026)
Community market statsScoutMLS® closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (145 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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