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#319478, Elaine Seabolt, Listing office: Seabolt Real Estate
$3,650,000 List price
228 E Oglethorpe Ave Savannah, GA 31401
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
6,156 sqft
0.07 acres
$593 / sqft
House
Property details
About 228 E Oglethorpe Ave
Built in 1855, this move-in-ready 5-bedroom historic home is ideally located on Oglethorpe Ave. in Savannah’s Landmark District & has been beautifully renovated by the current owners. Notable features include a spacious chef’s kitchen with high-end finishes, new appliances & designer lighting as well as an open-concept living room/dining room with twin fireplaces and a sumptuous primary suite. Enjoy period details, lofty ceilings, original hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant natural light. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, the iconic childhood home of U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Conrad Aiken presents a rare chance for discerning buyers to own a newly renovated residence filled with history. Enjoy a private elevator, off-street gated parking & a versatile garden-level living space with unlimited potential. New plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own one of Savannah’s most prestigious private homes!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size6,156 sqft
Lot size0.0696 Acres
Year built1855
ParkingOff Street
MLS #289221
FireplaceGas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
ViewPark
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Other, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wine Cooler
- Basement: No
- Interior: Built-in Features, Bathtub, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Gourmet Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Suite, Other, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Off Street
- View: Park
- Exterior: Courtyard, Porch
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $3,650,000
- Price/SqFt: $592
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,427
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: City Lot, Garden, Level
- Directions: From Bull Street heading North, Turn right onto Oglethorpe and home is located between Lincoln and Abercorn Streets.
- Year Built: 1855
- Living Area: 6,156 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0696 Acres
- MLS Number: 289221
- MLS Name: SAV
- Office Name: Seabolt Real Estate
- Office Phone: (912) 233-6609
- Office Email: eseabolt@seaboltbrokers.com
- Listing Agent: Staci M. Donegan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2018 | Home Sold | $1,150,000 |
| Jul 15, 2005 | Home Sold | $1,050,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,503,520 | $- |
| 2022 | $469,200 | $19,427 |
| 2021 | $469,200 | $14,286 |
| 2020 | $625,920 | $27,646 |
| 2019 | $460,000 | $27,646 |
| 2018 | $684,840 | $17,726 |
| 2017 | $604,520 | $17,726 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Andrea B. Williams Elementary School
Public District 1-5
1.1 mi
•1150 Wheaton St
3
Gadsden Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•919 May St
3
Shuman Elementary School
Public District 1-5
1.7 mi
•415 Goebel Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,302. Residents of Savannah, GA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
14%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
80%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
67%
18-34 yrs old
23%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Continuing Education Courses
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Express/Express For Men
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volkswagen
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Urban Contemporary
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 228 E Oglethorpe Ave
The listing price of 228 E Oglethorpe Ave property is $3,650,000.
The property 228 E Oglethorpe Ave is a house located in Savannah, Georgia, 31401.
Active Listing: 228 E Oglethorpe Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 228 E Oglethorpe Ave are: Andrea B. Williams Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Gadsden Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shuman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubert Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Savannah Classical Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Savannah Arts Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $19,427 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 8, 2018 for $1,150,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 228 E Oglethorpe Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 228 E Oglethorpe Ave is 6,156 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 228 E Oglethorpe Ave is 1855.
This home is located at 228 E Oglethorpe Ave in Savannah, GA and zip code 31401 in the North Historic District neighborhood. This 6,156 square foot home, which was built in 1855, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 24, 2023 and is currently priced at $3,650,000.
While more than 69 listings in Savannah, GA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 77 listings sold at asking price, and more than 157 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Savannah, GA increased by 4.6% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 67 days, the median list price was $369,825.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.