Is Sea Island, GA 31561 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sea Island is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #307 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
The Sea Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sea Island, GA 31561 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 114 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (92 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $4,148,205. Overall, Sea Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Glynn County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Sea Island ranks #307 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).
Nearby, Brunswick 31523 (15% sold over asking) and Brunswick 31525 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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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 →Where Sea Island is
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Questions about Sea Island real estate
Is Sea Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Sea Island, GA 31561 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 Sea Island?
The typical home went under contract in 114 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sea Island sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sea 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 Sea Island?
The median sale price was $4,148,205 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,046 per square foot.
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