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Where suburban convenience and island vibes collide
With its quiet suburbs, tucked away location, and access to the water, it might be surprising that one of the main draws to Wilmington Island, a community surrounded by Bull and Wilmington rivers and their many tributaries, is the schools. “They’re highly rated, so if people want their kids to go to public school, they gravitate to this area,” says Wynn Martin, a Realtor with Eighteen O'Two Realty, who has been selling throughout the Savannah area for seven years. But it's not just families with school-aged children living in Wilmington Island. "There's a good mix of people living there — retirees, young families. There aren't a lot of young professionals because it's not really close to the major employers in Savannah, but people looking for a more laid-back community away from the hustle and bustle, they’re drawn to Wilmington Island,” Martin says.
Homes with views of Bull River
Because of the different subdivisions on Wilmington Island, housing styles vary from community to community and include midcentury-era brick ranch-style homes and contemporary new builds. They sit on roomy lots decorated with palmettos and century plants and surrounded by towering oak and pine trees. Along Wilmington River, you’ll find grander houses set back on large estates decorated with towering palms and sprawling moss-draped live oaks. Many of these homes are coastal cottages with dormer windows and spacious verandas, offering gorgeous views of waterfront sunsets and private dock access. Prices range from $270,000 for 1,100 square feet to $3.3 million for 4,000 square feet. Those looking for a home with a little less upkeep can find condos and townhouses in Wilmington Island, too, ranging from $150,000 for 900 square feet to $1.3 million for 3,700 square feet.
Wilmington Island offers more than waterfront estates such as this midsized brick ranch home.
Wilmington Island offers large waterfront classical coastal homes.
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Islands High gives students ways to get involved
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System encompasses the schools in Wilmington Island, and kids usually start at Howard Elementary and then head to Coastal Middle School and Islands High School. Howard Elementary has a B-plus on Niche, while Coastal Middle and Islands High have B ratings. Islands High serves about 930 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. It offers students several clubs and organizations, including Future Farmers of America, Student Senate and Future Business Leaders of America.
Locals get active at Savannah Country Club
With its four lighted baseball fields and soccer field, the Charles C. Brooks Sports Complex hosts league play for various sports throughout the year. Golf enthusiasts join the Savannah Country Club and tee off at a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course. Members can also access the club's six lighted tennis courts, pool and clubhouse.
Play a round of golf or practice your swing at Savannah Country Club on Wilmington Island.
Walk the trails surrounding Savannah Country Club on Wilmington Island.
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Shopping and dining along Johnny Mercer Boulevard
Johnny Mercer Boulevard provides shopping and dining opportunities. Residents pick up groceries at Kroger and Publix and prescription needs at Walgreens and CVS. Music fans flock to Coastal Empire Records to browse a diverse selection of new and used records, CDs, cassettes and more. For dining out, locals love Molly McGuire's for fresh local seafood and Lili's Restaurant and Bar for its classic Southern fixings fused with various influences from French to South Asian cuisines. For a morning pick-me-up, they grab coffee and breakfast at Friendship Coffee Company.
Wilmington Island home to several conveniently located grocery stores such as this Publix.
Unwind at Molly McGuire’s resturant, a local favorite on Wilmington Island.
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Halfway between downtown Savannah and Tybee Island
Wilmington Island is about 12 miles west of Georgia's coastline, so those looking for a true beach experience won't have to go far to get to the sand. It's also about 11 miles east of downtown Savannah, making the shopping and dining opportunities there easily accessible to residents.
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On average, homes in Wilmington Island, GA sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilmington Island, GA over the last 12 months is $455,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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