Island Home Near Wooded River & Garden Trails – Motivated Sellers
Ideally positioned near the wooded river trails of Fort Frederica National Monument and the serene garden paths of Wesley Memorial & Gardens, this well-maintained home offers sought-after main-level living, a flexible bonus room above the garage, and a fenced backyard with new Trex deck—all in a quiet St. Simons Island neighborhood close to Oglethorpe Point Elementary School.
All primary living areas and bedrooms are on the first floor, creating an easy, functional layout. The open living and dining spaces extend into a light-filled sunroom, with a gas fireplace, built-in speakers, and detailed moldings adding warmth and character. The kitchen includes a new dishwasher and microwave, while fresh interior paint, a two-year-old water heater, and three-zone HVAC provide everyday comfort and confidence.
Outdoors, mature palms and established landscaping frame a private garden setting ideal for morning coffee or relaxed evenings. The neighborhood itself offers inviting green spaces and playgrounds, adding to the sense of community and outdoor enjoyment.
In excellent condition and ready for personalization, this island home offers comfort today with room to make it your own. Motivated sellers.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (2/20)
$624,500
317 Commons Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
3beds
2,183sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceLight-filled sunroomThree-zone hvacMain-level livingBuilt-in speakersFresh interior paintDetailed moldings
- 127 days |
- 1,022 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 07:10am
Listed by:
Melanie Barger 912-506-6261,
BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate,
Priscilla Thompson 912-286-1708,
BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate BWK
Source: GIAOR,MLS#: 1657128Originating MLS: Golden Isles Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,183 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,276.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0409856
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: The Commons at Frederica
Location
- Region: Saint Simons Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $457,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,661
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $624,500-3.1%$286/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $644,500-2.3%$295/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $659,950-1.5%$302/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $670,000+35.4%$307/sqft |
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| 12/5/2022 | Sold | $495,000$227/sqft |
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| 9/10/2022 | Pending sale | $495,000$227/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $495,000+65%$227/sqft |
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| 8/2/2013 | Sold | $300,000-10.4%$137/sqft |
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| 3/19/2008 | Sold | $335,000$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,662 +9.2% | $182,920 |
| 2023 | $3,353 +33.3% | $182,920 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $2,516 -2.9% | $151,960 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $2,591 | $129,640 |
| 2020 | -- | $129,640 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $2,612 -2.9% | $119,440 |
| 2018 | $2,690 | $119,440 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $2,690 | $114,360 |
| 2016 | $2,690 +7.4% | $114,360 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $2,503 | $106,320 |
| 2014 | $2,503 | $106,320 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,208/mo
Principal & interest
$2906
Property taxes
$302
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 31522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oglethorpe Point Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Glynn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.7 mi
- 9/10Glynn AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oglethorpe
- Middle: Glynn Middle
- High: Glynn Academy
Source: GIAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








