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Historically Black community and modern commercial development in Sandfly
A placard stands in a grassy median at the intersection of Skidaway and Montgomery Cross roads, marking the crux of the historic African American community of Sandfly. Formerly enslaved people built the neighborhood in the late 1800s, raising generations of families along an old Savannah street trolley line. Sandfly forms a bridge between the city and the marsh island communities closer to the Atlantic Ocean, something that has spawned its more recent development into a well-known commercial district. “It's near the Isle of Hope. Bluff Drive is the hot spot for tourists to walk and check out the big oak trees and Spanish moss. But Sandfly itself has a lot of restaurants, little coffee shops and charming architecture. It’s got a real small-town feel,” says Jessica Wigley, a Realtor at Exclusive Georgia Properties who was born and raised in Savannah. Sandfly is a balance of the things Savannah is best known for; a growing business community, proximity to waterfront parks and preserves, and a settled sense of local history and rural calm that has long defined the Lowcountry.
Homes in Sandfly are situated in small developments.
The winding waterways of Sandfly create scenic views from above.
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Accessing tidal rivers and expansive state parks with long histories
Some properties along Moon River point wooden docks out over the snaking waterway, but those without backyard marshes find access points for swimming, fishing and boating within a mile of Sandfly at places like Butter Bean Beach. Many modern residents of Sandfly can trace their family trees to ancestors who were once enslaved at the Wormsloe Plantation; today, the Wormsloe State Historic Site still sprawls east of Moon River, where visitors can walk its iconic oak-canopied central road to the ruins of the estate that highlights this dark chapter of Savannah's history. Other parks and preserves fill the nearby marsh islands, most notably Skidaway Island State Park, nearly 600 acres of salt marsh observation areas and trail-crossed forests that sit along the Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail just 5 miles from home.
Some homeowners in Sandfly have access to the water via private docks.
Visit Wormsloe State Park located in Isle of Hope near Sandfly.
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Shopping and dining along Skidaway Road
Strip malls and individual storefronts have been built up along Skidaway Road over the years. While small retailers, gas stations and antique shops fill the shopping plazas, the area’s restaurants are the biggest draw. Diners stop in for a pastry from Auspicious Sandfly or settle in for Mexican cuisine at Tequila’s Town. Seafood fills the menu and is the theme of the decor at Driftaway Cafe. The dining room at Sandfly BBQ is decorated with bumper stickers and license plates, and often full of loyal fans enjoying barbecue staples. A big box development near the intersection of Skidaway and Montgomery Cross roads is home to a Walmart and Sam’s Club. Small community churches hold services near commercial strips, including Skidaway Baptist Church and Speedwell United Methodist Church.
Shops at Sandfly provides residents quick access to the essentials.
Enjoy a meal with neighbors at Driftaway Cafe in Sandfly.
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Single-family homes on suburban streets and forested acreages
Under a thick canopy of oak trees and Spanish moss, Sandfly’s residential roads are a medley of architectural styles and levels of development. Since the 1990s, areas near Skidaway Road have been developed into suburban subdivisions of simple New Traditional homes, including a development which offers waterfront properties on a small lake. Some of the oldest homes in the area date back to the 19th century, and the blend of homes that were built along more sporadically developed rural back roads vary in style and age. “People love the architecture. You get cottage-style homes, big Southern mansions, and classic Lowcountry homes with big porches, pillars out front – homes that are very Southern Living magazine,” Wigley says. Prices typically range from around $370,000 to $615,000. When lots transition from small, suburban properties to small acreages, the price range shifts to around $700,000 to $1.2 million.
Deep front porches are common throughout Sandfly.
Brick ranch style homes line the residential streets of Sandfly.
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Attending Savannah-Chatham County School System
Most kids in Sandfly will attend prekindergarten through eighth grade at Isle of Hope School, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Johnson High School also earns a C-plus and offers students the opportunity to enroll in an academically challenging International Baccalaureate Program. A small southwestern pocket of Sandfly will attend the B-minus-rated Hesse School before graduating from B-rated Jenkins High School.
Bethesda Academy is a private middle and high school located in Savannah, GA.
Isle of Hope School is a public school located in the heart of town.
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Flood zones along Moon River
Moon River carves a higher risk flood zone along Sandfly’s eastern edge. While most homes are far from the water, buyers should consult maps to understand their property’s risk levels after unusually heavy rain.
Waterfront homes in Sandfly line the Moon River.
Fish along the river at Butter Bean Beach near Sandfly.
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On average, homes in Sandfly, Savannah sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandfly, Savannah over the last 12 months is $422,250, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Wow! This all-brick 4-bedroom home offers style, comfort, and an unbeatable location just around the corner from Sandfly’s shopping and dining, with convenient access to hospitals, Hunter Army Airfield, and the Truman Parkway. The fully renovated kitchen shines with granite countertops, updated cabinetry, modern flooring, and stainless steel appliances—the refrigerator is included. A light-filled
This beautifully maintained partially furnished 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,800 square feet of spacious living, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac near Isle of Hope which is one of Savannah’s most desirable neighborhoods. Built in 1992, the home features an open-concept layout with hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, and a large owner’s suite
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