 St. Simons Island is a unique environment not found anywhere else on the East Coast. A year-round community with the attractiveness of beach-golf-resort life, graced by the Atlantic Ocean, bound by endless marshes and coastal rivers and sheltered by majestic oaks draped in Spanish moss. It is a place where nature takes second billing to none except, perhaps, when the firecrackers fly over the Pier on the 4th of July.
Rich in history, there are tabby ruins scattered throughout the Island harking back to the days of early settlers and the later plantations that dominated the Island for generations. Development on the Island is a mix of old and new, lots of new. Old beach cottages, bungalows and ranch-style homes are giving way to new construction, mostly in the form of grand condominiums and subdivisions designed with luxury or upscale living in mind. Ocean front, marsh, deep water and golf course properties are highly sought after with prices soaring over the years, reflecting the increased demand. For the purpose of real estate, the Brunswick-Glynn Board of REALTORS® divides St. Simons Island up into 4 sections. Each section tends to have it's own unique characteristics and runs as follows:
S1-South St. Simons Island  This section of St. Simons offers some of the most diverse environments for living on the Island. Home of The Village, known as the heart of the Island, this is the old commercial center with restaurants, bars and boutiques as well as a theater, library and public park spaces. The only accessible beaches on St. Simons Island are found in S1. Some of the neighborhoods or condominium developments in this section of the Island are:
Butler Mews: High end homes on or near the Ocean. This area is highly sought after for it's proximity to the water and The Village, offering a unique lifestyle. Homes in this area range in $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Beach Club Condominium: Ocean front development popular as investment or rental property. Offering 1, 2 & 3 bedroom floorplans with prices varying depending on the views. Units range from the mid $500's to the low $900's. Captain's Walk Condominium: Located within walking distance to Village shops, these are upscale townhome style condominiums vary in exterior design and interior layout. With 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, these condos vary in price based on the amount of upgrading and remodeling they have undergone through the years. Available homes are being offered over $700.0. Coast Cottages: Newly completed, upscale, beach development in multi-level cottages. Beautifully designed and painted in beachy pastels, these homes lie adjacent to the Old Coast Guard station and Coast Guard Beach. Home of the 2003 Coastal Living Ideal Home, these homes have sold for and are offered from $1,500,000's to around $2,500,000. East Beach: The only single family ocean front residential subdivision on the Island. Mostly developed in the 30's and 40's with small beach bungalows and cottages, some of these have been restored or upgraded over the years, while many more have been replaced completely by much larger, grand homes. Prices have risen quickly over the past decade or so with small lots starting in the mid-$400's. Homes run from around high-$800's for a 'tear-down' to several million dollars depending on their size and proximity to the ocean or the marsh. As of July 2006, the highest priced home for sale in East Beach is $5.5 million. Island Club: Developed by Sea Island Company, Island Club is gated community featuring the Retreat Golf Course with high-end homes ranging from around high $800's to about $1,750,000 depending on the size and style of homes and it's location in relation to the golf course and whether or not it comes with Application Rights to Sea Island. Many homes offer membership application rights to full or partial Sea Island Club Memberships, making this one of the most sought after neighborhoods for the ultimate Golf and Island lifestyle. Ocean Breeze/Ocean View: Not necessarily true subdivisions in the traditional sense, but an area near the Village and the Ocean. Located on the very south end of Demere Road at Ocean Road, this area features a wide range of homes, from quaint 1940's beach cottages to brand new multi-story homes. Popular area for family beach vacations & rentals. Prices vary widely depending on the style, condition and age of homes. Current home's available in this market run from the mid-$400's on up towards $1.0 million. Sandcastle: A hidden gem of a neighborhood, close to the beach and the Village located behind the southend of the airport. The most affordable single family residential neighborhood on this end of the Island. Homes currently range in the high 400's on up. St. Simons Grand Condominium: Views of the ocean and large pool area from every unit make this condominium very popular as rental property and second homes. 3 & 4 bedroom units with square footage ranging from approximately 1600 to over 2000sq.ft., these homes range from about $1,200,000 to about $1,500,000. 
Mid-South St. Simons Island Located North of Demere Rd. and South of Sea Island Rd., this area offers a rich diversity of commercial and residential development. Barnes Plantation Condominium: Recently converted to condominiums, this condo development offers a great location, just off Frederica, near shopping and restaurants. Various floorplans offers 1,2 or 3 bedrooms, all with screened patios or balconies. Amenities in this community include a pool, management office and fitness center. Prices run in the upper $200's and $300's. Brockinton Marsh, Brockinton South, Walmar Grove Condominiums: Great location on Demere Rd. makes this community of condominiums very popular for local residents and out-of-towners. These condos are set adjacent to each other, some with marsh frontage and views. Epworth Acres: Located near the entrance to the Island, this community developed around Epworth-by-the Sea, a Methodist Church Center and Retreat. Mostly consisting of brick ranches from the late 60's and 70's, newer homes have been built. This is a solid, stable, desirable neighborhood with large lots and mature landscaping. Home prices range from the mid $300's up to the high $700's depending on it's location, mainly interior lots or marsh front. Hamilton Landing: Off Sea Island Road, this gated community was developed by The Sea Island Company and features high-end homes, many with Application Rights to Sea Island Club Memberships. Interior and marsh front lots run from high $300's to high $300's while homes run from the mid-$700's to over $1,200,000. Harrison Pointe: A very popular and attractive subdivision located off Frederica Road, near The Shops at Sea Island. Homes range from the high-$300's on up to mid-$400's and 500's. Shaw's Bounty: Established subdivision with excellent location with lakes and edged by marshes. Custom built homes with mature landscaping make this a very popular neighborhood. Homes here have sold from the high $600's to over 1 million. St. Simons Heights: An older subdivision predominantly developed in the 60's and 70's with brick ranches. Newer homes have been built over the years. Nestled back between the north east corner of Demere and Frederica Rd., this area is popular for it's proximity to everything and affordability. Prices range from high $200's to the high $300's. 
Mid-North St. Simons Island This area is north of Sea Island Road and consists primarily of residential development with the exception of few smaller commercial development along Frederica just north of Sea Island Road. Sea Palms: An established golf subdivision established initially in the early 70's around the original Sea Palms Golf Resort. With large lots and mature landscaping, many are located on the golf course or with lagoon or marsh views. Prices for homes range from the mid-$400's to the upper $900's. Glynn Haven: An affordable community just north of Sea Island Road, made of mostly small sized lots and older homes, although renovation and new construction are on the rise. Priced mainly in the mid to high $200's on up to over $400,000. St. Clair: An established neighborhood developed in the 60's and 70's with a lot of mature landscaping, ranch style homes and large yards. Moderately priced, most homes average in the mid$300's with some newer homes on the marsh coming in over $600,000. Marsh Point/The Enclave: Deep in the heart of the Sea Palms West, these two relatively new subdivisions are surrounded by marshes and made up of higher end homes. Priced from the high $500's to over $1,000,000. Bay Tree Cottages/West Lake: Set inside Sea Palms West, these are two patio home communities, one with an entry gate, set on the golf course and lagoons. These two communities offer single-family residential homes with all the convenience of a condominium lifestyle. Homes run from the mid $300's to the high $400's. The Commons at Frederica: A very popular subdivision near Island landmark, Christ Church, and Oglethorpe Point Elementary School. A close knit community with homes ranging in the mid-$300's to over $700,000 for marsh front. Simonton: A brand new development off rapidly growing N. Harrington Rd. with several homes and lots available in Phase I. Great floorplans, quality construction and great introductory prices have made this one of the hottest new subdivision in this area. Prices for new homes currently under construction begin in the low $300's with lots starting in the mid-80's. Phase II will be available soon. Windward Pointe Condominium: The newest luxury condominium in the area with 3 and 4 bedroom floorplans, overlooking the pool and marsh beyond. Located in the heart of Sea Palms, near the Clubhouse and Golf Course. From the mid-$400's to the high $600's. Fairway Villas, N. Golf Villas & The Oaks Condominiums: Located on N. Windward Drive around the Sea Palms Golf Course and Clubhouse, these condominiums are popular for part-time residents and investors alike. Each development offer various floorplans, styles and different views of the golf course. Priced from the mid$200's to the high $300's. 
 North St. Simons Island
Butler Plantation: High-end, multi-acre living in a gated-community. Large, custom built homes averaging over 6,000sq.ft. are situated on large acreages, many with private lakes and marsh views. Homes range in the high $2,000,000's and up. Hampton Plantation/Hampton Point: Located at the northern most point of the Island, Hampton Plantation & Hampton Point offer a combination of golf course, marsh front and deep water living near the Hampton River Club Marina. Priced from the high-$500's on up to several million for deep water homes. Plantation Point & Hampton River Club Condominiums: Located at the Hampton River Club Marina, some on the river with extraordinary views! Floorplans and styles vary and are priced from the high $300's to the mid-$500's.  | 
