Waterfront Homes for Sale in Jekyll Island, GA
This page tracks every Jekyll Island listing whose MLS record reports waterfront (ocean, bay, Intracoastal, river, canal or lake frontage), by community, with live counts and asking prices, and the costs that come with the water.
28 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Jekyll Island, GA today across 5 communities. The median asking price is $795,000, from $280,000 to $2,492,000. Listings in Jekyll Island without that feature have a median of $962,500. Most listings right now: The Cottages at Jekyll Island (12), Villas By The Sea Condos (7), The Moorings at Jekyll Harbor (6). Updated September 27, 2026 from the MLS.
Live waterfront homes in Jekyll Island: the listings
23 active listings carry the flag today (53% of Jekyll Island inventory), median asking $795,000, $473/sq ft, median 105 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.
Newest waterfront homes in Jekyll Island
The most expensive waterfront homes in Jekyll Island
| Listing | Asking | Sq ft | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Austin Lane | $2,492,000 | 5,420 | Jekyll Beach |
| 260 Turtle Track Lane | $1,625,000 | 1,832 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 12 Tyler Lane | $1,549,500 | 2,213 | Jekyll Beach |
| 222 Turtle Track Lane | $1,450,000 | 1,832 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 274 Turtle Track Lane | $1,399,700 | 1,832 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 214 Turtle Track Lane | $1,375,000 | 2,151 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 172 Turtle Track Lane | $1,275,000 | 1,832 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 242 Turtle Track Lane | $1,000,000 | 1,674 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 5 Caretta Lane | $849,000 | 1,674 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
| 7 Caretta Lane | $799,999 | 1,832 | The Cottages at Jekyll Island |
Waterfront Homes by price
| Band | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 2 | 9% |
| $300K–$500K | 5 | 22% |
| $500K–$750K | 3 | 13% |
| $750K–$1M | 5 | 22% |
| $1M+ | 8 | 35% |
Jekyll Island waterfront homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.
| Community | Waterfront Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages at Jekyll Island | 12 | 0 | $1,137,500 | $725,000 |
| Villas By The Sea Condos | 7 | 0 | $330,000 | $280,000 |
| The Moorings at Jekyll Harbor | 6 | 0 | $762,000 | $699,000 |
| Jekyll Beach | 2 | 0 | $2,020,750 | $1,549,500 |
| Seaside Retreat | 1 | 1 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
What waterfront ownership really costs
Waterfront homes carry costs inland homes do not: flood insurance where the parcel sits in a FEMA special flood hazard area, higher windstorm premiums closer to open water, and upkeep for seawalls, docks and lifts. Before you offer, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask for the seawall’s age and any inspection reports, and get an insurance quote in hand, not an estimate. Our flood insurance calculator and wind mitigation savings calculator show what the parcel will actually cost to insure.
Questions to ask about any waterfront listing
Is the water frontage deeded or association-owned? Is there a fixed bridge between the dock and open water, and what is the clearance? What did the seller pay for flood and wind coverage last year, and with which carriers? Has the seawall or dock been permitted and inspected? What is the finished-floor elevation? A local agent who works waterfront deals will know which canals hold depth at low tide and which carriers are writing in the area.
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Live data: Scout (GAMLS), refreshed with every MLS pull; this page rebuilds on every ship. Community-level aggregates only: active and pending residential listings in Jekyll Island, GA whose MLS record reports waterfront. Prices are asking prices, not values. Property features and prices only; nothing on this page describes residents. Equal Housing Opportunity.