The house you have been waiting to see! A charming FREE-STANDING COTTAGE in Savannah's HISTORIC DISTRICT circa 1900. With plenty of free parking! Much loved and meticulously cared for. Just steps away from FORSYTH PARK, shops, restaurants and is an easy walk to all the Landmark Historic District has to offer. It is move in ready and features wide plank wood floors throughout, cathedral ceilings, restored claw foot cast iron tub with shower, custom wood vanities with hand painted ceramic sinks, recently updated kitchen including floating live edge shelves and butcher block countertops, galvanized metal roof, outdoor hot and cold shower and spray foam insulation under entire house. Front and rear covered porches and rear courtyard for relaxing and outdoor dining and entertaining. Livable open floor plan all on one level. A true gem of a home and a rare offering in a much sought after neighborhood.
Sold for $487,000
$487,000
539 E Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401
3beds
968sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,724 Square Feet Lot
$481,800 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$2,115 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph D. Shields 912-631-0616,
Century 21 Solomon Properties
Bought with:
Joseph D. Shields, 219267
Century 21 Solomon Properties
Wynn Martin, 374726
Eighteen O'Two Realty LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: SA332040
Originating MLS: Savannah Multi-List Corporation
Originating MLS: Savannah Multi-List CorporationFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Galley Kitchen, High Ceilings, Other, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Scuttle
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 968 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 1,724 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2004306026
- Zoning: 1-R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Shopping, Sidewalks, Trails/Paths
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Savannah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,408
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 197 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Alarm-Smoke/Fire, Ceiling Fans, Dryer, Washer
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Sold | $487,000-2.4%$503/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$515/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $499,000-14%$515/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,900-0.9%$599/sqft |
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| 5/26/2025 | Listing removed | $584,900$604/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #326003 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Price change | $584,900-7.2%$604/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $630,000-3.1%$651/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$671/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+472%$697/sqft |
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| 4/24/2009 | Sold | $118,000-5.5%$122/sqft |
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| 3/14/2009 | Price change | $124,900-7.4%$129/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #55999 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2009 | Price change | $134,900-10%$139/sqft |
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| 1/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $149,900+11.6%$155/sqft |
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| 11/4/2008 | Sold | $134,300$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708 -48.8% | $125,280 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $1,382 +66.4% | $126,200 +21.9% |
| 2023 | $831 -35.8% | $103,520 +21.7% |
| 2022 | $1,295 +0.2% | $85,040 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $1,292 -1.8% | $69,440 +12% |
| 2020 | $1,316 +1.6% | $62,000 |
| 2019 | $1,295 -32.7% | $62,000 +14.2% |
| 2018 | $1,925 +0.2% | $54,280 -0.7% |
| 2017 | $1,922 +11.5% | $54,680 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $1,724 -0.2% | $48,480 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $1,728 -22% | $46,960 -1.2% |
| 2014 | $2,215 | $47,520 +1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $46,920 +6.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,040 +11.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,600 -43.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $70,200 -6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,000 +23.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,600 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,400 +55.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,200 +43.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,200 +26% |
| 2002 | -- | $20,000 +1% |
| 2001 | -- | $19,800 |
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Neighborhood: Dixon Park
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