As I’ve analyzed the Zillow Home Value Index , I’m amazed by the remarkable growth in Georgia’s luxury real estate market over the past decade. I’ve found that the state’s most exclusive enclaves have seen property values more than double in many cases, with coastal and Atlanta metro areas leading the charge. What truly stands out to me is the acceleration I’ve observed since 2019, with many towns experiencing 50-70% increases in just five years—a pace that I believe far outstrips historical norms.
I’ve discovered a fascinating geographic pattern in the data: Georgia’s most expensive communities cluster in three distinct regions—the Atlanta metropolitan area, the coastal islands, and select lake communities. I’m particularly struck by how Sea Island stands in a league of its own with average home values exceeding $4.5 million, more than five times higher than the next most expensive town. In my view, this extraordinary gulf between first and second place highlights the unique position Sea Island occupies in Georgia’s luxury market…