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Where’s the most expensive neighborhood in Georgia? Take a look inside a home there.

A Georgia beach community is the priciest neighborhood in the entire state.

The luxury real estate market is booming and CashNetUSA recently found the most expensive neighborhoods in each US state using data from Zillow.

The report found the most expensive neighborhood in the country is Manalapan, Florida where the average home costs around $39 million.

In Georgia, that title is awarded to Sea Island, where an average home costs around $5.7 million.

About Sea Island

Sea Island, Georgia is a privately owned area in Glynn County and is a part of the Golden Isles, which includes St. Simons, Jekyll and some of Brunswick.

The Island is known for its private beach, world-class golf resorts and five star experiences such as The Cloister, The Lodge and The Spa.

Homes in the Neighborhood

CashNetUSA found that the average home price in Sea Island is around $5 million, so let’s take a look at a current home for sale on Zillow.

130 E 5th St, Sea Island, GA 31561

This home is currently on Zillow for $5.5 million, has four bedrooms, six bathrooms and is just one block from the beach. It sits on 0.43 acres, has a guest cottage, outdoor pool and some yard space. Take a look below or take a virtual 3D tour online.

Sea Island has the most expensive homes in all of Georgia.
Sea Island has the most expensive homes in all of Georgia. courtesy of Zillow
Sea Island, Georgia is the most expensive neighborhood in the state.
Sea Island, Georgia is the most expensive neighborhood in the state. courtesy of Zillow

Check out other Sea Island homes for sale on Zillow.

The most expensive neighborhoods in the South:

Ever wonder about the most expensive neighborhood in the country?Check out this map.
Ever wonder about the most expensive neighborhood in the country?Check out this map.


Alabama: Mountain Brook, $1.8 million

Florida: Manalapan, $39 million

South Carolina: Sullivans Island, $5.4 million

North Carolina: Linville, $3.7 million

Mississippi: Oxford, $600,000

Tennessee: Belle Meade, $7 million

This story was originally published May 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM.

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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