A Sanctuary Beyond the Shore. For those who hear the ocean calling and dream of a life unhurried — this is the one you've been waiting for. Opportunities like this are as rare as a calm sea at dawn: a home on Sapelo Island, one of Georgia's most unspoiled barrier islands, has just come to market. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, Sapelo Island sits tucked away from the noise of the modern world — a place where your neighbors are the shore birds, your backyard soundtrack is the rhythm of the Atlantic, and your morning commute is a barefoot walk along the beach. Built in 2021, this thoughtfully crafted custom home was designed for those who want to live well while living simply. Step onto the screened-in front porch and let the salt air wash over you — this is where your mornings will begin. Inside, you'll find custom kitchen cabinetry with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and rich hardwood floors and wood paneling that bring the warmth of the coast indoors. A dedicated laundry room with a commercial-grade washer and dryer, an on-demand propane water heater fed by a buried 500-gallon tank, and a whole-home generator hookup (generator included) mean you'll have every comfort without sacrificing the serenity of island life. Built to current FEMA elevation standards at 8 feet above ground level, this home is as resilient as it is beautiful — engineered to stand firm while the tides come and go.
This isn't just a home. It's a way of life — private, peaceful, and perfectly placed at the edge of the sea. Island living this rare doesn't wait for long.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (4/2)
$425,000
1871 E Perimeter Rd SE, Sapelo Island, GA 31327
2beds
900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
0.35 Acres Lot
$412,600 Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich hardwood floorsScreened-in front porchStainless steel appliancesQuartz countertopsCustom kitchen cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tom McBride 912-289-4990,
Avalon Properties Group, LLC
Source: Scout MLS,MLS#: 1659210Originating MLS: Golden Isles Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
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Property
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0101A 0004003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Community/Coop, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sapelo Island
Location
- Region: Sapelo Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $472/sqft
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
Estimated market value
$412,600
$392,000 - $433,000
$1,472/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $425,000-10.5%$472/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+0.1%$528/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $474,700$527/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $474,700+18.8%$527/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $399,700-20.1%$444/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$556/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $500,000$556/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$556/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,396/mo
Principal & interest
$2130
Property taxes
$266
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 31327
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Todd Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 11.5 mi
- 4/10McIntosh County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.5 mi
- 5/10McIntosh County AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
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- Georgia
- McIntosh County
- Sapelo Island
- 31327
- 1871 E Perimeter Rd SE






