Southeast Georgia Waterfront!! Nestled along the serene waterfront of coastal Georgia, this charming Carolina cottage-style retreat at Black Island Road offers timeless Southern character paired with breathtaking marsh and water views. Located at 1525 W. Black Island Rd, this inviting home captures the essence of Lowcountry living with its welcoming architecture, peaceful setting, and effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Step inside to discover warm, light-filled interiors designed for comfort and relaxation, featuring spacious living areas, coastal-inspired finishes, and panoramic views that bring the outdoors in. New paint, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops, offers approximately 2,048 square feet of living space (with over 3,470 square feet under roof) surrounded by majestic live oaks and serene marsh views. Enjoy deepwater access ideal for boating enthusiasts, just minutes from the historic charm of downtown Darien yet worlds away from the everyday hustle-perfect for those seeking tranquil coastal living in one of Georgia's best-kept secrets. Whether enjoying morning coffee on the porch, entertaining guests at sunset, or launching a kayak from your own backyard, every day feels like a getaway. Surrounded by majestic oaks, salt marshes, and the natural beauty of Darien, this waterfront property offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience - minutes, marinas, dining, and coastal attractions. Ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment property, this rare waterfront gem invites you to experience the relaxed elegance of Georgia's coast.
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Price cut: $15K (5/14)
$599,999
1525 W Black Island Rd SE, Darien, GA 31305
3beds
3,470sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1991
2 Acres Lot
$566,600 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$67/mo HOA
What's special
Welcoming architectureCoastal-inspired finishesWaterfront of coastal georgiaWarm light-filled interiorsSerene marsh viewsStainless steel appliancesPeaceful setting
- 55 days |
- 524 |
- 16 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dedrick Josey,
Coldwell Banker Realty 404-262-1234
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7770906
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: None
- Level: None
Bedroom
- Features: None
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: None
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Bookcases
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,470
- Total interior livable area: 3,470 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Drive Under Main Level
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Exterior features: None, Boat Launch, Boat Lift, Party Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Body of water: Other
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(30)
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 147x590
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0053G0040
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Barbecue, Boating, Community Dock, Fishing
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Service, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Phase Ii Black Island
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $800 annually
Location
- Region: Darien
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,925
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Estimated market value
$566,600
$538,000 - $595,000
$2,862/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $599,999-2.4%$173/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $615,000-1.6%$177/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $625,000$180/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1656320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000+1.1%$180/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1656320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2025 | Listing removed | $618,000$178/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $618,000+1.6%$178/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1653555 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $608,000-1.6%$175/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $618,000$178/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1653555 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2025 | Listing removed | $618,000$178/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Platinum Properties #1649501 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Price change | $618,000-1.6%$178/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $628,000$181/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1649501 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $628,000$181/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #10320734 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $628,000-1.6%$181/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1647247 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listing removed | $638,000$184/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #20162240 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Price change | $638,000-0.3%$184/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $640,000+21%$184/sqft |
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| 3/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $529,000$152/sqft |
Source: HABR #146296 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2023 | Pending sale | $529,000$152/sqft |
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| 1/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $529,000$152/sqft |
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| 1/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/3/2022 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$152/sqft |
Source: HABR #145141 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Price change | $549,000+9.8%$158/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1636100 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $500,000$144/sqft |
Source: HABR #141758 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Scout MLS #1623207 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,119 +66.5% | $133,520 +11.9% |
| 2024 | $2,474 +5.4% | $119,280 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $2,347 -0.3% | $116,280 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $2,354 +0.4% | $100,440 +24.4% |
| 2021 | $2,345 +7.3% | $80,760 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $2,186 +1% | $78,520 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $2,164 | $77,680 |
| 2018 | $2,164 +6.3% | $77,680 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $2,036 -9.7% | $72,880 -29.2% |
| 2016 | $2,254 | $102,880 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $2,254 +0.9% | $95,464 |
| 2014 | $2,235 -9.3% | $95,464 |
| 2013 | $2,465 | $95,464 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $81,099 |
| 2008 | -- | $81,099 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,099 |
| 2006 | -- | $81,099 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,099 |
| 2004 | -- | $81,099 +56% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $52,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $52,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 31305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Todd Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10McIntosh County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10McIntosh County AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: McIntosh County
- High: McIntosh Academy
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- Georgia
- McIntosh County
- Darien
- 31305
- 1525 W Black Island Rd SE




