Formerly the Sea Island home of Governor Carl Sanders, this 8 bedroom, 10 bath residence on 9th Street exudes the warmth, spirit and peace of family. Cottage 259 has been loved and cared for and has a unique and engaging personality. The wide and extended foyer, leading to a family room, has a casual graciousness to it, opening to 21' x 24' Living Room on one side and a 15' x 17' Dining Room on the other. The 18' x 19' Master bedroom has a long hall with his/her full baths and built-ins. Two other bedrooms ensuite are on the ground floor, along with Mrs. Betty Foy Sanders art studio, kitchen with breakfast area and an oversized 2-car garage. The east wing upstairs has Governor Sanders' office and bath, and two large bedrooms, one of which could serve as a second primary bedroom. The west wing upstairs has three bedrooms (one is a fun paneled bunk room) and three baths. 175' on 9th street, high ground, framed by mature live oaks. The building site behind Cottage 259 on 10th Street will be available for purchase.
Sold for $7,200,000
$7,200,000
234 W 9th St #259, Sea Island, GA 31561
8beds
6,476sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.51 Acres Lot
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$1,112/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Al Brown 912-268-2671,
Al Brown Company
Bought with:
Victor Long, 358373
Banker Real Estate
Source: Scout MLS,MLS#: 2001789
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 10
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Double Vanity, Rear Stairs, Tub/Shower Combo, Wet Room, Primary on First Floor, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Parquet, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,476 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Private Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional parcels included: 05-01379
- Parcel number: 0500388, 0010379
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- As Is
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Sea Island Subdivision #1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: SIPOA
- HOA phone: 912-269-3197
Location
- Region: Sea Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,112/sqft
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Sold | $7,200,000$1,112/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #2001789 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 31561
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oglethorpe Point Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Glynn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.7 mi
- 10/10Glynn AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oglethorpe
- Middle: Glynn Middle School
- High: Glynn Academy
Source: Scout MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Georgia
- Glynn County
- Sea Island
- 31561
- 234 W 9th St Unit 259
