Is Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Saint Simons Island is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score13/ 100

More competitive than 6% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #343 of 371 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply5.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market67Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$344▲ +0.4% vs. last year

The Saint Simons Island housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 188 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 4%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $714,691. Overall, Saint Simons Island is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Glynn County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Saint Simons Island ranks #343 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 13 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sea Island 31561 (0% sold over asking) or Jekyll Island 31527 (0% sold over asking), while Brunswick 31523 (15% sold over asking) and Brunswick 31525 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Brunswick 31520Buyer’s market $155 /sq ftBrunswick 31523Balanced $177 /sq ftBrunswick 31525Balanced $186 /sq ftJekyll Island 31527Buyer’s market $401 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Saint Simons Island real estate

Is Saint Simons Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Saint Simons Island?

The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Saint Simons Island sell over asking?

6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Saint Simons Island?

About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Glynn County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Saint Simons Island?

The median sale price was $714,691 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $344 per square foot.

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