September 23, 2026
Quick answer: The week of September 27 through October 3, 2026 has been identified by Realtor.com as the best week of the year to buy a home nationally, based on its analysis of inventory, buyer competition, listing prices, time on market, new listings and price reductions.
That does not mean September 27 through October 3 is automatically the best week for every buyer in Savannah, Georgia.
Real estate is local, and the Savannah GA housing market varies significantly depending on whether you are buying in Historic Savannah, Skidaway Island, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Midtown, Southside, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Port Wentworth or Rincon.
Our September 2026 local market data shows average days on market ranging from 64 days in Whitemarsh/Wilmington Island to 131 days in Historic Savannah, while average sale prices range from approximately $322,000 in Port Wentworth to more than $1.13 million on Skidaway Island.
For Savannah-area buyers, that means the real opportunity this fall depends on where you are buying, what type of home you want and how much competition exists in that specific market.
September and early fall can be an important time for buyers to watch the housing market.
Realtor.com’s national research identified September 27 through October 3 as the best buying week of 2026, when buyers nationally are expected to see a favorable combination of increased inventory, lower competition and a slower market pace compared with peak portions of the year.
Realtor.com specifically evaluated six factors:
Active housing inventory
New listings
Listing prices
Days on market
Buyer demand
Price reductions
The company also projects that national buyer competition, measured by listing views per property, will be substantially lower than its annual peak during the week.
Those are national statistics, not Savannah-specific statistics.
So what is actually happening in Savannah?
Here is a snapshot of average sale prices and average days on market across 10 Savannah-area markets:
| Savannah-Area Market | Average Sale Price | Average Days on Market |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Savannah | $1,087,042 | 131 days |
| Skidaway Island | $1,130,977 | 69 days |
| Whitemarsh/Wilmington Island | $434,147 | 64 days |
| Tybee Island | $956,530 | 77 days |
| Midtown Savannah | $519,375 | 84 days |
| Southside Savannah | $364,652 | 97 days |
| Richmond Hill | $644,305 | 80 days |
| Pooler | $412,710 | 106 days |
| Port Wentworth | $322,081 | 84 days |
| Rincon | $404,523 | 120 days |
There is no single “Savannah housing market.”
Someone buying a home on Wilmington Island is dealing with a market averaging 64 days on market.
A buyer searching for a historic home in Savannah is looking at a market averaging 131 days.
And a buyer considering Port Wentworth is entering at a dramatically different average price point than someone shopping on Skidaway Island.
That is why buyers should evaluate the neighborhood and property type rather than relying solely on national housing headlines.
Based on this September 2026 market snapshot, Whitemarsh and Wilmington Island have the shortest average days on market at 64 days.
Skidaway Island follows at 69 days, while Tybee Island averages 77 days.
Markets with longer average selling times include:
Historic Savannah — 131 days
Rincon — 120 days
Pooler — 106 days
Southside Savannah — 97 days
Longer market time does not automatically mean a buyer will receive a discount. However, it can give buyers additional time to evaluate properties and compare their options.
Average sale price: $1,087,042
Average days on market: 131
If you are wondering whether Historic Savannah is a buyer’s market, one of the most important numbers to watch right now is days on market.
Homes in Historic Savannah are averaging approximately 131 days on market, the longest market time among the 10 areas included in this report.
Historic Savannah is also one of the highest-priced local markets, with an average sale price exceeding $1.08 million.
Buyers purchasing historic homes often evaluate factors that may not be as significant in newer neighborhoods, including:
Property condition
Previous renovations
Historic characteristics
Parking availability
Location within the historic area
Future renovation plans
Because each historic property can be highly individual, buyers should evaluate the specific home’s condition and history rather than judging the opportunity solely by the average market statistics.
Average sale price: $1,130,977
Average days on market: 69
Skidaway Island has the highest average sale price among the markets included in this September report at approximately $1.13 million.
Despite that price point, homes are averaging only 69 days on market.
That makes Skidaway an important example of how a luxury market can still experience relatively strong buyer activity.
Communities such as The Landings on Skidaway Island appeal to buyers seeking coastal living, community amenities and a specific lifestyle.
For buyers searching for homes on Skidaway Island, the relatively shorter market time means desirable properties can still move more quickly than homes in several lower-priced Savannah-area markets.
Average sale price: $434,147
Average days on market: 64
Whitemarsh and Wilmington Island currently have the lowest average days on market of the 10 markets included in this report.
Homes are averaging only 64 days on market.
The area can appeal to buyers who want to live between downtown Savannah and Tybee Island while remaining outside Tybee’s higher average price point.
For anyone asking, “Are homes selling quickly on Wilmington Island?”, the September data indicates that this is one of the faster-moving Savannah-area markets right now.
Average sale price: $956,530
Average days on market: 77
The average Tybee Island sale price in this September report is approximately $957,000, with homes averaging 77 days on market.
Tybee Island operates differently from many traditional Savannah neighborhoods because buyers may be purchasing for several different reasons.
Those can include:
Primary residences
Second homes
Vacation properties
Properties with investment potential
For buyers considering Tybee Island real estate, evaluating the intended use of the property is particularly important because individual properties can have very different ownership considerations.
Average sale price: $519,375
Average days on market: 84
Midtown Savannah homes are averaging approximately $519,000 and 84 days on market.
Midtown often attracts buyers looking for established Savannah neighborhoods, architectural character and convenient access to different parts of the city.
Property condition can create significant differences within this market.
A renovated Midtown home may compete very differently from a nearby property requiring substantial updates.
That means buyers should compare not only price and square footage but also renovation quality, deferred maintenance and expected future costs.
Average sale price: $364,652
Average days on market: 97
Southside Savannah has an average sale price of approximately $365,000, making it one of the lower average price points included in this report.
Homes are averaging 97 days on market.
The area includes a wide variety of housing types, ages and neighborhoods, which can give buyers more choices across multiple price points.
For buyers searching for more affordable homes in Savannah GA, Southside may be worth comparing with Port Wentworth and other surrounding communities.
Average sale price: $644,305
Average days on market: 80
The Richmond Hill housing market has an average sale price of approximately $644,000, with homes averaging 80 days on market.
Richmond Hill buyers frequently have the ability to compare:
Resale homes
New construction
Planned communities
Larger homes
Different neighborhood amenity packages
Because new construction and resale properties can compete for the same buyer, buyers should compare more than the purchase price.
Builder incentives, financing options, closing-cost offers, warranties and the cost of upgrades can all affect the actual value of one property compared with another.
Average sale price: $412,710
Average days on market: 106
Pooler homes are averaging approximately $413,000 and 106 days on market.
This is one of the longer average selling times included in our September report.
Pooler has experienced substantial residential growth, which gives buyers the ability to compare both Pooler resale homes and new construction homes.
That competition can matter.
When builders offer incentives or financing programs, resale sellers may need to compete against new homes offering additional buyer benefits.
For buyers, that can create more properties to evaluate before deciding which home provides the best overall fit.
Average sale price: $322,081
Average days on market: 84
Port Wentworth has the lowest average sale price among the 10 markets included in this September snapshot at approximately $322,000.
Homes are averaging approximately 84 days on market.
Port Wentworth may appeal to buyers who want proximity to Savannah and Pooler while seeking a lower average purchase price than many surrounding communities.
For first-time buyers and buyers focused heavily on monthly housing costs, this is one Savannah-area market worth comparing.
Average sale price: $404,523
Average days on market: 120
Rincon homes are averaging approximately $405,000, with an average of 120 days on market.
That is the second-longest market time among the areas included in this report.
Buyers considering Rincon may also have properties available throughout Effingham County and within newer communities, creating more opportunities to compare homes before making a decision.
For sellers, longer market times make accurate pricing and strong property presentation especially important.
The answer depends on the specific part of Savannah you are considering.
September 2026 data shows significant differences in both price and market speed across Savannah and surrounding communities.
For example:
Whitemarsh/Wilmington Island: 64 average days on market
Skidaway Island: 69 days
Richmond Hill: 80 days
Pooler: 106 days
Rincon: 120 days
Historic Savannah: 131 days
A buyer searching in a market where homes are remaining available longer may experience more time to compare properties than someone looking in an area where homes are selling faster.
However, days on market alone does not establish negotiating power.
Price, property condition, inventory, seller motivation and competition for the specific home still matter.
If you are financially prepared to buy, fall may be worth watching closely.
Realtor.com’s national research indicates that late September and early October offer a particularly favorable combination of inventory and reduced buyer competition in 2026. (Realtor)
But buyers should not delay a purchase solely because a particular week has been labeled the best week nationally.
The better approach is to compare:
Your financing + your desired location + available homes + local competition + the specific property’s value.
If the right Savannah-area home becomes available and fits those factors, that may matter more than waiting for a specific date on the calendar.
There is no single week that is guaranteed to be the best time for every Savannah buyer. Realtor.com identified September 27 through October 3, 2026 as the best week nationally, while Savannah-area conditions vary considerably by neighborhood and community.
September can be a good time for prepared buyers to monitor the Savannah market because fall generally brings changes in inventory, competition and market pace. In September 2026, several Savannah-area markets are showing homes remaining on the market for 80 to more than 120 days.
Among the 10 areas in this September 2026 report, Whitemarsh and Wilmington Island have the lowest average days on market at 64 days, followed by Skidaway Island at 69 days.
Among the markets included in this report, Port Wentworth has the lowest average sale price at $322,081.
Skidaway Island has the highest average sale price in this report at $1,130,977, followed by Historic Savannah at $1,087,042.
It depends heavily on the location. In this September snapshot, average days on market range from 64 days in Whitemarsh/Wilmington Island to 131 days in Historic Savannah.
Pooler homes are averaging 106 days on market in this September 2026 report. Buyers in Pooler may also be comparing resale properties with new construction, which creates additional competition among available homes.
Richmond Hill offers both resale and new-construction opportunities. Buyers should compare pricing, incentives, warranties, upgrades and financing options when evaluating new construction against resale homes.
If you are already considering buying a home in Savannah, you do not need to wait until September 27 to start preparing.
Before you begin seriously shopping:
Speak with a lender and understand your financing.
Determine your comfortable monthly payment, not only your maximum approval amount.
Choose the Savannah-area communities that fit your needs.
Watch new listings and recent sales in those specific areas.
Compare resale homes with new construction where both are available.
Have an agent evaluate the individual property before deciding how aggressively to offer.
The advantage of being prepared before the market window arrives is simple: when the right property appears, you are able to evaluate it instead of beginning the financing and research process from scratch.
If you have been waiting to buy a home in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Skidaway Island, Wilmington Island, Port Wentworth, Rincon or another Coastal Georgia community, the next few weeks are worth paying attention to.
The national housing market may be entering what Realtor.com has identified as its strongest buying week of 2026, but your local market matters more than the national headline.
The Heather Murphy Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners helps buyers understand what is happening in the specific communities they are considering so they can make informed decisions based on current local market conditions.
Thinking about buying this fall? Contact the Heather Murphy Real Estate Group to see what is currently available in your price range and the Savannah-area communities you are considering.
