$3,450,000
$1M PRICE DROP

228 E Oglethorpe Ave Savannah, GA 31401

Historic Savannah Neighborhood

Estimated payment $20,481/month

Total Views 72,321
5 Beds
5 Baths
6,156 Sq Ft
$560 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Savannah Arts Academy Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 1-minute walk to Oglethorpe Square

About This Home

Built in 1855, this move-in-ready 5-bedroom historic home is ideally located on Oglethorpe Ave. in Savannah’s Landmark District & has been beautifully renovated by the current owners. Notable features include a spacious chef’s kitchen with high-end finishes, new appliances & designer lighting as well as an open-concept living room/dining room with twin fireplaces and a sumptuous primary suite. Enjoy period details, lofty ceilings, original hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant natural light. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, the iconic childhood home of U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Conrad Aiken presents a rare chance for discerning buyers to own a newly renovated residence filled with history. Enjoy a private elevator, off-street gated parking & a versatile garden-level living space with unlimited potential. New plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own one of Savannah’s most prestigious private homes!

Listing Agent

Staci Donegan

Seabolt Real Estate License #345816 Listed on: 07/23/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1855

Lot Details

  • 3,032 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Electric Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • 2 Pads in the community

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,156 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Historic District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-0015-06-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,072

Year Built

Built in 1855

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • GarageYN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1855
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Other, Upper Level
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Ownership: Homeowner/Owner
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Historic District
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bathtub, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Gourmet Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Suite, Other, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Some Commercial Grade, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: None
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.0696
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Brick, Electric, Wrought Iron, Yard Fenced
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0696
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3032.0
  • Parcel Number: 2-0015-06-009
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $29,072 $1,217,851 $142,800 $1,075,051
2024 $29,072 $1,503,520 $142,800 $1,360,720
2023 $29,372 $1,005,720 $108,800 $896,920
2022 $5,724 $469,200 $72,720 $396,480
2021 $14,287 $469,200 $72,720 $396,480
2020 $14,525 $625,920 $72,720 $553,200
2019 $31,250 $460,000 $45,080 $414,920
2018 $21,783 $684,840 $72,720 $612,120
2017 $17,727 $604,520 $72,720 $531,800
2016 $14,805 $507,480 $72,720 $434,760
2015 $18,376 $440,640 $72,720 $367,920
2014 $23,973 $446,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $3,450,000 -5.5% $560 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $3,650,000 -2.7% $593 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Price Changed $3,750,000 -5.1% $609 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $3,950,000 0.0% $642 / Sq Ft
12/07/2024 12/07/24 Off Market $3,950,000 -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Price Changed $3,950,000 -5.8% $642 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $4,195,000 -10.7% $681 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Price Changed $4,700,000 -4.1% $763 / Sq Ft
07/23/2023 07/23/23 For Sale $4,900,000 +326.1% $796 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Sold $1,150,000 -8.0% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Price Changed $1,250,000 -16.7% $318 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $381 / Sq Ft
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 --
Deed $1,050,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $977,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: 289221

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: 2001506009

Georgia Chatham County Savannah 31401 Historic Savannah

228 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA

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