Set on an oversized corner lot just steps from beloved Hull Park, 437 E 53rd Street is the kind of Ardsley Park home that instantly captures your heart. Brimming with timeless character & incredible curb appeal, this charming 3-bedroom, 1 full & 2 half-bath home perfectly blends historic details with thoughtful updates. Gas lanterns welcome you inside, where the showstopping original half-moon staircase immediately sets the tone-one of those irreplaceable details that simply isn't found in newer homes. Original hardwood floors & tall ceilings carry throughout the home, which has been freshly painted inside & out & updated with new light fixtures. The expansive living room is filled with natural light from an abundance of windows & anchored by a beautiful fireplace. The kitchen features butcher block countertops, a gas range, & stainless steel appliances, while the spacious traditional dining room is perfect for hosting & entertaining, with a conveniently located half bath nearby. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is tucked privately at the end of the hall & features a walk-in closet. The updated full bathroom offers abundant cabinetry, while two additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility, including one with its own private half bath. Outside, two rear decks overlook the expansive, privacy-fenced backyard with a storage shed & plenty of room to entertain, play, or garden. The attached 1-car garage is already equipped with electrical & plumbing, offering exciting potential for a future guest suite, home office, studio, or additional living space. Situated on one of Ardsley Park's most desirable blocks with Hull Park just outside your front door, you can walk to neighborhood parks, Habersham Village, shops, restaurants, & more. All of this and less than two miles from Historic Downtown Savannah. Original character, an incredible yard, future expansion potential, & one of the best locations in Ardsley Park-437 E 53rd Street is a truly special place to call home.
Active under contract
$649,900
437 E 53rd St, Savannah, GA 31405
3beds
1,778sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,274 Square Feet Lot
$634,100 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful fireplaceTall ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsGas lanternsStainless steel appliancesShowstopping original half-moon staircaseIncredible curb appeal
- 23 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anna Grace Lowenthal 770-695-4886,
Engel & Völkers Savannah
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10846447
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Other
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,778
- Total interior livable area: 1,778 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,778
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 7,274 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 20086 22010
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: Ardsley Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Savannah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $531,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,867
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$634,100
$602,000 - $666,000
$2,780/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Pending sale | $649,900$366/sqft |
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| 9/20/2026 | Contingent | $649,900$366/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+18.2%$366/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $550,000$309/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$309/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+42.9%$309/sqft |
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| 3/26/2021 | Sold | $385,000+18.5%$217/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Sold | $325,000-1.5%$183/sqft |
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| 5/8/2018 | Pending sale | $329,900$186/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners #188300 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,900-17.4%$186/sqft |
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| 11/3/2015 | Listing removed | $399,500$225/sqft |
Source: ERA Southeast Coastal Real Estate #149038 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,500$225/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,125 +84.2% | $212,760 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $3,325 +21.1% | $200,320 +26.7% |
| 2023 | $2,745 -12.6% | $158,120 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $3,142 -0.6% | $150,120 +32.2% |
| 2021 | $3,161 -1.6% | $113,560 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $3,214 -5.6% | $112,200 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $3,404 -28.9% | $107,800 +29.9% |
| 2018 | $4,790 +36% | $82,960 -5.5% |
| 2017 | $3,521 +6.1% | $87,800 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $3,317 +1.3% | $83,240 -2% |
| 2015 | $3,276 -25.5% | $84,920 -1% |
| 2014 | $4,397 | $85,760 +0.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $85,600 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,160 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,160 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $84,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,400 +3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,400 +20.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $67,400 +21.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,400 +23.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,000 |
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Neighborhood: Ardmore/Gould Estates/Olin Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jacob Smith
- Middle: Myers
- High: Beach
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








