The Lakes at Cottonvale
Homes for Sale in Savannah, GA
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As of October 2026, The Lakes at Cottonvale in Savannah, GA has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2011.

There is not enough current MLS activity in The Lakes at Cottonvale to draw out a pricing pattern, a days-on-market trend, or a listing count worth quoting. That thinness is itself the data point: this is a small or slow-turning pocket of Chatham County rather than a high-volume subdivision, and any read on value here has to come from a direct comparison to recently sold homes nearby rather than from a community-wide average.
For a buyer or seller, that means treating this less like a tracked subdivision and more like an individual-property decision. Pricing posture, condition, and lot specifics will matter more than any community-level trend line, because right now there isn't one to point to.
The Lakes at Cottonvale right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 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
The Lakes at Cottonvale sits in Savannah, within Chatham County, but current MLS records do not show enough listing volume or documented amenities to characterize it as an active, high-turnover community.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 6 homes in The Lakes at Cottonvale that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2004 and 2011 (median 2008), with a median living area of about 1,441 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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who The Lakes at Cottonvale is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home for its specific site and condition rather than for a well-tracked community trend.
- Comfortable verifying amenities and HOA terms directly rather than relying on MLS-listed features.
- Looking for a lower-turnover corner of Chatham County near the broader Savannah market.
Probably not for
- Needing a deep sales history to benchmark pricing before making an offer.
- Wanting a community with clearly documented, listed amenities upfront.
- Expecting frequent inventory turnover to compare options within the same subdivision.
The market around The Lakes at Cottonvale
The Lakes at Cottonvale is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 31405, 25 homes are on the market and 8% are under contract — a slower corner of Savannah.
Across Chatham County, 234 homes are active and 34 pending (13% under contract).
In ZIP 31405 (Savannah), 22 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $550K ($305/sq ft), down 4.1% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 6 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 8.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 31405 housing market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Lakes at Cottonvale specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in The Lakes at Cottonvale
Live MLS inventory for The Lakes at Cottonvale. 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 The Lakes at Cottonvale listings as of 2026-10-09, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Every Home for Sale in The Lakes At Cottonvale Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending The Lakes At Cottonvale listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 120 Fontenot Drive · $289,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 14, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty Coastal
Schools
- Chatham County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Gould · Elementary
- West Chatham · Middle
- Beach · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Lakes at Cottonvale listings and can change; always confirm with the Chatham County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Lakes at Cottonvale address.
The The Lakes at Cottonvale buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Lakes at Cottonvale 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 The Lakes at Cottonvale.
What the record actually shows
Community amenities for The Lakes at Cottonvale are not identified in the current MLS feed. That does not necessarily mean the community lacks features — it means the listing data available to us does not document them, which is common in smaller or lower-turnover subdivisions where listings are infrequent and agent remarks vary from one sale to the next.
Its location places it within Chatham County and the broader Savannah market, which carries its own set of location considerations — proximity to the coast, to the historic core, and to the region's employment and commuter corridors. Any buyer evaluating this community should verify lot condition, HOA structure if one exists, and specific site features directly, since the MLS record alone will not answer those questions here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Lakes at Cottonvale. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little documented MLS history, the value we add is legwork: pulling recent comparable sales from the surrounding Savannah market, confirming amenity and HOA details directly rather than relying on sparse listing remarks, and giving you a grounded read on a specific property instead of a generic community narrative that the data can't actually support.
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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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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Lakes at Cottonvale sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in The Lakes at Cottonvale
Homes in The Lakes at Cottonvale that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 154 Fontenot Drive · off market
17% of homes for sale in ZIP 31405 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 (2026-10-08).
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Recent Developments in The Lakes At Cottonvale
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Lakes At Cottonvale, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 site is about 8 miles east of The Lakes At Cottonvale.
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 site is less than a mile east of The Lakes At Cottonvale.
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 site is about 7 miles northwest of The Lakes At Cottonvale.
Source: WTOC - August 2026Civic
Westwin Elements proposes nickel refinery on former Caesarstone site in Richmond Hill
Westwin Elements proposed moving a nickel refinery onto the former Caesarstone site off Belfast Keller Road. A county-commissioned environmental review found no toxic waste at the site. The newsletter gives no acreage, building size or investment figure.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed industrial reuse of a large vacant site would affect land use, truck traffic and employment prospects near Belfast Keller Road if it proceeds. The site is about 8 miles southwest of The Lakes At Cottonvale.
Source: The Current GA
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 9, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (4 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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