Sylvan Heights
Homes for Sale in Screven County, GA
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $231,250, $135 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (+12% versus the prior year). As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Sylvan Heights in Sylvania, GA since 2024, the most recent in August 2026.
Sylvan Heights is a small-sample read right now — the current snapshot is built on eight recent closings — so treat the numbers as a directional signal rather than a statistically deep trend. The median sale price sits at $231,250, translating to roughly $135 per square foot, which is a level driven more by condition and lot specifics than by any shared amenity package, since MLS listings show none identified for the community.
An 11-day median days-on-market reading points to a market where accurately priced homes are not sitting long. For sellers, that argues for pricing tight to recent comparable closings rather than testing the ceiling. For buyers, it means moving with a pre-approval in hand and being ready to write a clean offer once the right listing surfaces, rather than assuming days of leisurely comparison shopping.
Sylvan Heights right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($231K) is up 12.0% from the prior 12 months ($206K). With about 8 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 3. Confidence: Medium (8 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 13, 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
Sylvan Heights market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $231K ($135 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 12% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
Georgia MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Sylvan Heights that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1952 and 2025 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 1,816 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
Sylvan Heights is a residential community in Sylvania, in Screven County, tracked here through the Georgia MLS (GAMLS) feed. Pricing and pace reflect a small, active slice of listings rather than a large, deep inventory pool.
Who Sylvan Heights is best for.
Best for
- Moving with financing ready to act inside an 11-day typical market window.
- Comparing homes primarily on condition and price-per-square-foot rather than shared community amenities.
- Buying or selling in Screven County and wanting a Sylvania-specific price reference point.
Probably not for
- Wanting an established package of on-site community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
- Needing a large sample of active comparables before committing to a price, given the current small closings window.
- Expecting a wide published price range to shop across, when only a single median figure is currently available.
The Sylvan Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sylvan Heights 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 Sylvan Heights.
What the numbers actually say
The per-square-foot figure of about $135 is the more useful yardstick here than the median price alone, since it normalizes for size differences across a small set of closings. Buyers comparing Sylvan Heights against other Screven County listings should run price-per-square-foot side by side rather than anchoring only on the headline median.
With no community amenities identified in current MLS data, whatever draw Sylvan Heights holds is tied to the homes and lots themselves rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or similar feature. That is worth confirming directly against the specific listing, since amenity data can lag what is actually on the ground.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sylvan Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin — eight closings in the current window — pricing a listing or structuring an offer well requires pulling every comparable available rather than leaning on a single median. We track the GAMLS feed closely for Screven County and can walk a buyer or seller through exactly which recent sales are driving the current numbers before a price gets set.
Sylvan Heights 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (23 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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