Step into timeless character at 729 Johnston Street! Built in 1911, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage with a separate 400-square-foot guest house has it all. The main house offers 1,516 square feet of warm, inviting living space featuring classic details such as a gas fireplace and original architectural elements, paired with thoughtful updates, including new butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and fresh exterior paint, giving the home a clean, refreshed look. New HVAC in 2023 and new tankless water heater in 2025. Outside, the spacious fenced backyard is designed for both relaxation and functionality, complete with a designated garden area, outdoor shower, and a screened-in back porch perfect for unwinding. A carport and additional storage provide everyday convenience, while the location near Glynn Middle School adds to the home's overall accessibility and appeal. Attached to the main home is a charming, recently updated guest cottage offering inviting comfort and modern convenience. Centrally located in downtown Brunswick and just minutes from Jekyll and St. Simons Island, the cottage provides easy access to local attractions. The layout includes a private bedroom with a queen bed and a living area with a sleeper sofa, all on one level for easy accessibility. A private driveway behind the main house and an open patio create a comfortable space for guests to relax and unwind. This cottage offers excellent potential as an Airbnb or long-term rental opportunity. It is currently being rented; ask for details.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/21)
$375,000
729 Johnston St, Brunswick, GA 31520
2beds
1,516sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceSpacious fenced backyardDesignated garden areaWarm inviting living spaceStainless steel appliancesNew butcher block countertopsFresh exterior paint
- 83 days
- 952
- 93
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carly Oxenreider 912-602-4591,
Keller Williams GA Communities
Source: Scout MLS,MLS#: 2000549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, Separate Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Guest, Off Street, Unpaved
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Outdoor Shower, Storage
- Fencing: Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Historic Property Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage
- Parcel number: 100803
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Habersham Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brunswick
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,771
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $375,000-3.8%$247/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $390,000$257/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $390,000$257/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $390,000+110.8%$257/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $1,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $1,100-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,199+19.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $1,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $1,100-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Sold | $185,000-6.3%$122/sqft |
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| 5/18/2020 | Pending sale | $197,500$130/sqft |
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| 2/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $197,500+6.8%$130/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Sold | $185,000+42.4%$122/sqft |
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| 4/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $129,900$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,771 +25.2% | $132,560 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $2,213 -0.3% | $108,240 |
| 2023 | $2,220 +47% | $108,240 +50.6% |
| 2022 | $1,511 -1.5% | $71,880 -37.4% |
| 2021 | $1,534 | $114,840 |
| 2020 | -- | $114,840 +56.5% |
| 2019 | $1,629 -7.7% | $73,400 |
| 2018 | $1,764 | $73,400 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,764 -35.8% | $66,720 +164.3% |
| 2016 | $2,746 +206% | $25,240 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $897 -13.5% | $23,200 |
| 2014 | $1,037 | $23,200 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 31520
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: St. Simons
- 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.






