All spring, the West Chatham housing market slowly handed buyers more power. In May, one ZIP code refused to play along. Port Wentworth flipped to a seller’s market and nearly doubled its sales in a single month, while most of its neighbors kept cooling off.
Welcome to this month’s Market Fact Friday breakdown for Pooler, Port Wentworth, Garden City, the Southside, and Bloomingdale. Below is the May 2026 look, pulled directly from the Realtors Property Resource (RPR), plus the interpretation that matters for buyers and sellers right now.
May 2026 West Chatham Housing Market: Quick Stats
| Area (ZIP) | Med. List | Med. Sold | DOM | Inventory | Sold | MoM Sold% | Mkt Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooler (31322) | $384,917 | $380,500 | 43 | 7.07 mo. | 58 | +5.45% | Buyer’s |
| Port Wentworth (31407) | $338,231 | $339,000 | 43 | 4.66 mo. | 59 | +90.32% | Seller’s |
| Savannah / Garden City (31405) | $429,000 | $488,000 | 38 | 8.17 mo. | 46 | 0.00% | Buyer’s |
| Savannah Southside (31419) | $340,000 | $312,000 | 38 | 5.65 mo. | 87 | +45.00% | Balanced |
| Bloomingdale (31302) | $356,990 | $340,050 | 39 | 8.38 mo. | 15 | -21.05% | Buyer’s |
| Chatham County (Overall) | $399,000 | $358,990 | 42 | 7.37 mo. | 424 | +10.70% | Buyer’s |
How to read inventory: under 5 months of supply means sellers have the edge, 5 to 7 months is balanced, and over 7 months gives buyers the power. The National Association of Realtors uses the same yardstick. Notably, West Chatham hits all three zones this month.
The West Chatham Housing Market at a Glance
County-wide, the West Chatham housing market produced 424 sales in May. That is the biggest month of 2026 so far, against 7.37 months of supply. The median sold price was $358,990 and homes took about 42 days to sell. Supply says buyers have the edge. However, rising sales say the market is healthy, not stuck. In short, that means more choices, more deals getting done, and prices holding steady.
Port Wentworth (ZIP 31407): The Flip
Port Wentworth is the story of the month. Supply fell more than 22 percent to 4.66 months. Meanwhile, sales almost doubled, from 31 homes in April to 59 in May. Homes sold at 99.4 percent of asking price, with a median sold price of $339,000. That makes Port Wentworth the only seller’s market in West Chatham. Why? Because it is the most affordable place to buy a newer home near the ports. The Leo rental community is welcoming its first residents, and about 3,200 permits sit in the city’s pipeline. So sellers, your best window is now, before that new supply lands. Buyers, come ready with clean offers and quick decisions.
Pooler (ZIP 31322): More Choices
Pooler crossed the 7 month supply line to 7.07 months, which gives buyers the edge here for the first time this spring. However, the median sold price rose almost 6 percent to $380,500, and 58 homes sold at 99 percent of asking in about 43 days. In other words, buyers have choices, but good homes priced right still sell strong. The city also approved over 650 new homes and apartments in early May, which means more competition for future sellers and more options for future buyers.
Savannah / Garden City (ZIP 31405): Read Past the Big Number
The median sold price in 31405 jumped almost 21 percent to $488,000. Did values really jump that much in 30 days? No. In fact, when only 46 homes sell, the type of homes that sell moves the median, and May was a high end month. The steadier signals: homes sell in 38 days, but supply sits above 8 months. Buyers have the edge here. Meanwhile, The Legacy Savannah project on the old fairgrounds keeps moving, bringing up to 400 affordable homes and film industry jobs that should lift the area over time.
Savannah Southside (ZIP 31419): The Busiest Market
The Southside sold a county best 87 homes in May, up 45 percent from April, at a median sold price of $312,000, in just 38 days, with supply right in the even zone at 5.65 months. In fact, it is the healthiest market in the county and the cheapest way into Savannah. Additionally, Augusta University broke ground on a new dental school at the Armstrong campus, so hundreds of future students and staff will need housing right here. In other words, that is long term demand you can count on.
Bloomingdale (ZIP 31302): Buyer Country, Small Sample
Bloomingdale posted a $340,050 median sold price on just 15 sales, with 39 days on market and a county high 8.38 months of supply. A quick caution: with only 15 closed sales this month, one or two unusual sales can swing the median, so do not read too much into the small price dip. However, the steady fact is supply. As a result, buyers have more negotiating power here than anywhere else in the county. For example, The Eleanor, a 253 home rental community, just delivered its first homes. That is proof that big investors believe people will keep moving here for the warehouse and port jobs.
Bottom Line: May 2026 West Chatham Housing Market
The West Chatham housing market is five markets wearing one name. First, sellers: Port Wentworth is your window, and sharp pricing wins everywhere else. Second, buyers: Bloomingdale and Pooler give you leverage, while the Southside gives you balance and the lowest prices. Finally, the right move depends on your ZIP, so let’s talk about yours.
See the Full West Chatham Hub
For prior monthly updates, neighborhood guides, and current active listings, visit the West Chatham Market Updates hub. The Georgia Association of Realtors also publishes monthly statewide statistics if you want the broader picture.
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Dave Rotundo
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Coastal Georgia: Effingham, Bulloch, West Chatham, and Bryan Counties
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