Villas by the Sea Condos in Jekyll Island

Villas by the Sea
Condos for Sale in Jekyll Island, GA

All 31 homes for sale in Jekyll Island, GA · median $975,000 · 12 condos for sale in Jekyll Island

Community in Jekyll Island · Glynn County · ZIP 31520
Median sale $373K
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Live Market Pulse
63/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2014 → 2026 · 87 at the 2022 peak
0 is Villas by the Sea Condos's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 63. How it's scored

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Built fromLive ScoutMLS® data27 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Villas by the Sea Condos in Jekyll Island, GA has 19 homes for sale, asking from $264,500 to $429,000 (median $365,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $372,975, $402 per square foot, a median 73 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (+13% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1973; 20 of 30 report an HOA (median $1,245/mo). At the median price and Glynn County's 2025 rate of 24.07 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,590.

Live · Villas by the Sea Condos Housing Pulse ScoutMLS® + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$373K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 13.4% vs the prior 12 months
+13.4%
1-yr price change
n = 12 and 7 sales in the two windows
$402/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $424 in 2025
93.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
20.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
73days
Median DOM · closed
72 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
19 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
12
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 16 a year
Track record · 27 years of records
988sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Villas by the Sea Condos

Live MLS inventory for Villas by the Sea Condos. 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 Villas by the Sea Condos 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 Villas By The Sea Condos Right Now (19)

All 19 active and pending Villas By The Sea Condos listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Villas by the Sea prices off condition and unit position more than anything else. At a median of $372,975 and $402 per square foot, this is a per-square-foot market where an updated, higher-floor or better-view unit can carry a real premium over a dated one in the same building — the spread is about the unit, not the address.

A median of 73 days on market says these units do not move fast, and pricing needs to be right from day one rather than tested upward. At the same time, price is up 13.4% over the past 12 months, so sellers holding firm on condition-adjusted asking prices have had the data on their side. For buyers, that combination — longer market time plus rising price — argues for patience in the search but discipline once an offer is written.

Villas by the Sea Condos Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 3, 2026

Villas by the Sea Condos right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 20.7 months of supply and 0% 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 3, 2026. Confidence: Very High (19 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($373K) is up 13.4% from the prior 12 months ($329K). With about 16 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 3. Confidence: Medium (12 and 7 sales in the two windows).

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· 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

Villas by the Sea Condos market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $373K ($402 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 73 days on market for closed sales, and 20.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 13% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level ScoutMLS® closed sales (12 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 31520 (Jekyll Island), 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 23 homes in Villas by the Sea Condos that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1970 and 1975 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 988 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 96% are condominiums. Source: SCOUT closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Villas by the Sea is a condominium community on Jekyll Island, priced and traded largely on a per-square-foot basis rather than a single tight price band, which reflects the range of unit conditions and views typical of an older beach-adjacent building stock.

Best for

  • Buying a condo unit and willing to evaluate each listing on its own condition and view rather than assuming a uniform price per square foot.
  • Comfortable with a longer sale timeline and using that time to negotiate on price or terms rather than needing a fast close.
  • Looking to buy on Jekyll Island in a segment where recent price trends have moved upward and want in before further appreciation.

Probably not for

  • Needing confirmed on-site amenities (pool, dock, gym) as a condition of purchase without independently verifying them through the HOA.
  • Requiring a quick resale turnaround, given the market's median 73-day time on market.
  • Buying strictly by average price per square foot without inspecting the specific unit's condition and view, where the real variance in this building lives.

Windows contain 2 to 31 sales each (12 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
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 13.4% year over year.
Every sale since 1999 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K0k1k2k2k
326 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $184 in 2012 to a $424 peak in 2025; $402 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20040060020122014201620182020202220242026
72 days at the 2022 low; 73 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
2 to 31 a year; 12 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
87 at the 2022 peak, 13 in the troughs, 63 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

0% of homes for sale in Villas by the Sea Condos 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).

Villas by the Sea Condos Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Villas by the Sea Condos is currently a strong buyer's market. About 20.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $365,000, and homes go under contract in about 200 days.

20.7
Months supply
$365,000
Median list
$386,250
Median sold
$379
Per sqft
200
Days on mkt
19/0/11
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 Villas by the Sea Condos, Jekyll 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 25 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-31 → 2026-09-13)

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).

  • Satilla Marsh · 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 Villas by the Sea Condos listings and can change; always confirm with the Glynn County School System for a specific address.

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If we were buying in Villas by the Sea Condos 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 Villas by the Sea Condos.

Best Buy
Buying a condo unit on Jekyll Island where price is tied to unit condition and view rather than a flat per-square-foot rate.
Biggest Risk
A median 73 days on market means an overpriced or dated unit can sit for a while before it sells.
Sweet Spot
Units in solid, move-in condition with a competitive view tend to price and sell more predictably than dated units in the same building.
Avoid If
You need documented, guaranteed community amenities up front — current MLS data does not list any for this building, so that has to be confirmed separately.

A per-unit market on Jekyll Island

With a market heat score of 63 over the past 12 closings, this reads as a moderately active market — not a bidding-war environment, but not stagnant either. Combined with a median 73 days on market, the takeaway is that well-presented units sell in reasonable time while others sit, which is consistent with a condo stock where finish level and view vary unit to unit inside the same complex.

The listing data for Villas by the Sea does not currently specify community amenities, so anyone evaluating a unit here should confirm pool, dock, parking, or other building features directly through the condo association documents and current listing sheet rather than assuming a standard package. That verification step matters more here than in a community with amenities already documented, since it directly affects both use and carrying costs (HOA dues, reserves, insurance).

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.1C · Buy Score
Recent Direction9.3/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Pricing Power5.9/10

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 (5.1). Basis: Recent Direction +13.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 20.7 months of supply; Pricing Power 93.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a building where price per square foot varies with unit condition and view rather than a flat community rate, we pull comparable closed units at the unit level — not just building-wide averages — and walk you through the condo docs and HOA financials before you write an offer, so the price you pay matches the unit you are actually getting.

Villas by the Sea Condos in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a condo unit on Jekyll Island where price is tied to unit condition and view rather than a flat per-square-foot rate.
Biggest advantagePrice has moved up 13.4% over the past year, giving sellers of well-maintained units room to hold their number.
Biggest riskA median 73 days on market means an overpriced or dated unit can sit for a while before it sells.
Sweet spotUnits in solid, move-in condition with a competitive view tend to price and sell more predictably than dated units in the same building.
Avoid ifYou need documented, guaranteed community amenities up front — current MLS data does not list any for this building, so that has to be confirmed separately.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Villas by the Sea Condos for Sale in Jekyll Island, GA 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 Villas by the Sea Condos for Sale in Jekyll Island, GA.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $1,245/month (about $14,940/yr) · median of 49 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $1,245 per month ($14,940 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 49 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. 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 Villas by the Sea Condos sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Villas by the Sea Condos?
The median sale price in Villas by the Sea Condos was $373K over the 12 months ending September 3, 2026 (12 closed sales, ScoutMLS®).
How long do homes in Villas by the Sea Condos take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 3, 2026 took a median 73 days on market (12 sales, ScoutMLS®).
Is Villas by the Sea Condos a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 3, 2026, Villas by the Sea Condos leans toward buyers: 20.7 months of supply at the current sales pace (ScoutMLS® live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Villas by the Sea Condos?
The best agent for Villas by the Sea Condos is one who actively works Jekyll 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 Villas by the Sea Condos.
How do I find a top Jekyll Island real estate agent who knows Villas by the Sea Condos?
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 Villas by the Sea Condos and the wider Jekyll Island area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Villas by the Sea Condos purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Villas by the Sea, and what county is it in?
Villas by the Sea is in Jekyll Island, Glynn County, GA, ZIP codes 31520, 31522, 31527, 31560.
Is Villas by the Sea a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Villas by the Sea: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $373K (12 sales), 52% below the Jekyll Island median of $780K; homes took a median 73 days to go under contract; supply is 20.7 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying a condo unit and willing to evaluate each listing on its own condition and view rather than assuming a uniform price per square foot.Excellent fit
Comfortable with a longer sale timeline and using that time to negotiate on price or terms rather than needing a fast close.Excellent fit
Looking to buy on Jekyll Island in a segment where recent price trends have moved upward and want in before further appreciation.Excellent fit
Needing confirmed on-site amenities (pool, dock, gym) as a condition of purchase without independently verifying them through the HOA.Probably not
Requiring a quick resale turnaround, given the market's median 73-day time on market.Probably not
Buying strictly by average price per square foot without inspecting the specific unit's condition and view, where the real variance in this building lives.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 1999 (326 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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