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$309,868$303 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Apr 17, 2006

253 ISLAND DR

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,024 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$310K
$281K low$339K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Apr 17, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,511 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$140,000 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyGLYNN
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 104 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
St. Simons Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Glynn Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Glynn AcademyA
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi

District: Glynn County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31522These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.68
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,404
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.233 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,572
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,416
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

253 Island Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Saint Simons Island 31522
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Saint Simons Island 31522
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Saint Simons Island 31522

What homes are worth in Saint Simons Island 31522

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$282K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Saint Simons Island 31522.

How it measures up in Saint Simons Island 31522

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Simons Island 31522.

Estimated value$309,868
CheaperTypical $734,135Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $384Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,877 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 253 Island Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Simons Island 31522Glynn County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,8684% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30323% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than198439% of homes42% of homes

About 253 Island Dr

How much is 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA is $309,868 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $280,553 to $339,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA last sell?

253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA last sold on Apr 17, 2006 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA?

253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,024 square feet of living space.

When was 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA built?

253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA?

253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA is assigned to St. Simons Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Glynn Middle School (middle), rated A-; Glynn Academy (high), rated A. All sit in Glynn County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA compare to other homes in Saint Simons Island 31522?

Among the 12,083 homes in Saint Simons Island 31522, it is worth more than 4% of them ($309,868 against a typical $734,135), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($303 against a typical $384), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,877 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1984 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Glynn County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA was $3,511. The county assessed it at $140,000.

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