The West Chatham housing market deepened into buyer territory through March 2026. In fact, the West Chatham housing market overall closed the month at 8.1 months of inventory across all of Chatham County, with the median sold price climbing to $355,495 — up 6.15% month over month. Meanwhile, Port Wentworth held its ground as the only ZIP in the report with sold prices actually rising. However, Bloomingdale’s sample was thin at just 8 sales, while Garden City moved homes in 31 days against 8.95 months of supply. As a result, the county average misses the real action — and the real action is at the ZIP level. By Dave Rotundo, Dave Rotundo Realty – Savannah, Georgia.
This update breaks down March 2026 closed-sale data — pulled directly from the latest RPR Market Trends Report — for Pooler, Port Wentworth, Savannah 31405, the southside of Savannah, and Bloomingdale. Then we’ll zoom out to all of Chatham County. As a result, you can see how the micro-markets stack up against the broader Savannah area.
West Chatham Housing Market — March 2026 At a Glance
| Area | ZIP | Median Sold | DOM | Homes Sold | Months Inv. | MoM Change | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooler | 31322 | $345,000 | 76 | 54 | 8.76 | -9.75% | Buyer’s market |
| Port Wentworth | 31407 | $333,225 | 77 | 54 | 5.28 | +2.50% | Balanced |
| Savannah 31405 | 31405 | $407,500 | 31 | 48 | 8.95 | +4.49% | Buyer’s market (fast) |
| Southside Savannah | 31419 | $306,000 | 43 | 61 | 5.30 | -2.24% | Balanced |
| Bloomingdale | 31302 | $287,419 | 92 | 8 | 9.00 | -16.08%* | Buyer’s market |
| Chatham County | — | $355,495 | 45 | 374 | 8.10 | +6.15% | Buyer-friendly |
Source: RPR Market Trends Report, March 2026 closed sales. *Bloomingdale’s 16% month-over-month change is heavily influenced by a thin 8-sale sample; see the Bloomingdale section below.
Why the West Chatham Housing Market Isn’t One Market
Most national headlines lump everything west of downtown Savannah into a single bucket. However, that’s not how the West Chatham housing market actually trades. For example, Port Wentworth’s inventory at 5.28 months sits in balanced territory and saw sold prices actually rise 2.5%, while just up the road Pooler is at 8.76 months with sold prices down 9.75%. As a result, blanket strategies fail in this county.
First, here’s a quick reminder on how to read the months-of-inventory number, because it’s the headline of every section below:
- Under 5 months: seller-leaning market.
- 5 to 7 months: balanced market.
- Over 7 months: buyer leverage.
Three of the five West Chatham ZIPs are at or above the 7-month threshold this month. Furthermore, the county overall sits at 8.1 — also above the buyer-leverage line. In short, that’s the headline.
Pooler Real Estate Market (ZIP 31322)
Pooler closed March 2026 with a median sold price of $345,000 against a median list of $389,323. That’s a meaningful gap — and it tells you sellers here are negotiating. Furthermore, median days on market sat at 76 days, with 54 homes sold and 8.76 months of inventory. As a result, sold prices fell 9.75% from February.
With nearly 9 months of inventory, Pooler has firmly shifted into buyer’s market territory. In addition, the sold-to-list gap confirms it. What’s driving the deeper supply? Builders. Specifically, new-construction inventory in Pooler continues to accumulate — DR Horton, K. Hovnanian, Lennar, Smith Family Homes, Konter, and Landmark 24 are all active in this ZIP and the surrounding corridor. As a result, the 76-day average on market reflects normal absorption time for a market with this much builder inventory.
However, well-priced resale homes are still moving. Therefore, Pooler today gives buyers options and leverage they probably haven’t had here in years.
Bottom line for Pooler buyers: you have leverage. However, use it correctly. Don’t chase the sticker price. Instead, chase total cost of ownership — rate, points paid, closing-cost credits, and any builder upgrades thrown in. Furthermore, sellers in Pooler need to be priced sharply from day one. Specifically, overpriced homes are sitting, and that 9.75% month-over-month dip tells you the market isn’t chasing anyone.
Port Wentworth & North Savannah (ZIP 31407)
Meanwhile, Port Wentworth tells the opposite story. Specifically, the March 2026 median sold price came in at $333,225 against a median list of $339,950 — a tight gap. Furthermore, 54 homes sold, median days on market sat at 77, and inventory came in at 5.28 months — the tightest market in all of West Chatham.
The standout? Sold prices in 31407 were up 2.5% month over month — the only ZIP in our report to post a gain. As a result, Port Wentworth is the only ZIP in the West Chatham housing market that sits in the balanced-to-seller range right now.
Why the relative tightness? Demand. In fact, Port Wentworth continues to draw buyers thanks to the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub and ongoing port expansion. In addition, the price point is the most accessible in this group — median sold under $335K — and that’s pulling in buyers getting priced out of Pooler or Savannah. Therefore, Port Wentworth is absorbing that demand, and the data shows it.
Sellers here are in a better position than most of their West Chatham neighbors right now. However, buyers can still find value — just don’t expect the same negotiating power you’d have in Pooler or Bloomingdale. In short, this is a balanced market.
Savannah / Garden City (ZIP 31405)
The 31405 ZIP — covering western Savannah, Garden City, Midtown, and the corridor out toward Veterans Parkway and 516 — is the most interesting ZIP on the board this month. Specifically, the median sold price came in at $407,500 against a median list of $455,000, with 48 homes sold. However, median days on market was just 31 — the fastest pace in the entire report. Meanwhile, inventory deepened to 8.95 months.
That combination is unusual. In fact, deep supply paired with a 31-day pace tells you two buyer pools are operating at once. Specifically, well-priced properties are still getting picked up quickly, while overpriced or under-prepared listings are stacking up in inventory. Furthermore, sold prices were up 4.49% month over month — a positive signal that the right pricing is still getting paid for.
This ZIP carries a diverse mix of housing stock — historic Midtown bungalows, SouthBridge homes, newer builds along the 516 corridor — and that diversity creates opportunities at multiple price points. Therefore, if you’re a buyer targeting 31405, the 31-day average tells you not to sleep on a well-priced home. On the other hand, sellers, the data supports confident pricing — just stay realistic given the broader inventory picture.
Southside Savannah (ZIP 31419)
The southside of Savannah, ZIP 31419 — covering White Bluff Road, Georgetown, Henderson, and the corridor toward Richmond Hill — landed at a median sold price of $306,000 against a median list of $335,000. Furthermore, 61 homes sold in March, days on market averaged 43, and inventory came in at 5.3 months. As a result, sold prices dipped 2.24% from February.
The 5.3 months of inventory puts 31419 in the balanced zone. However, what’s striking here is the volume — 61 sales is the highest of any West Chatham ZIP this month. In other words, real transaction activity is happening here. Meanwhile, the 43-day pace tells you homes are not flying off the shelf, but they’re not sitting forever either.
Furthermore, the RPR data shows the 12-month inventory change for this ZIP is up over 135% — a significant rebalancing from where this market was a year ago. Therefore, this is a market that has rebalanced after years of undersupply. For buyers, 31419 offers relative affordability in the Savannah metro with a reasonable number of choices. On the other hand, sellers — smart pricing and solid presentation are non-negotiable right now.
Bloomingdale (ZIP 31302)
Bloomingdale’s March 2026 numbers come with a sample-size caveat. Specifically, the median sold price was $287,419 against a median list of $360,333, with only 8 homes sold, days on market averaging 92, and inventory at 9 months. As a result, sold prices were down 16.08% month over month — but that headline needs context.
I want to be direct about the data here. In fact, when you have only 8 homes sold in a given month, the numbers can move dramatically based on just one or two transactions. Specifically, a single lower-priced sale or a new-construction deal at below-market terms can swing the median by tens of thousands of dollars in a thin market like this. Therefore, that 16% dip should be taken in context — it doesn’t mean Bloomingdale values collapsed. Instead, it means the mix of what sold this month was different from last month.
However, what IS consistent and meaningful is the inventory picture: 9 months of supply is the highest in the report, and 92 days on market is the slowest. As a result, Bloomingdale is sitting firmly in buyer’s market territory, and that’s been the trend.
Furthermore, new-construction activity in this ZIP is significant. Specifically, K. Hovnanian, Lennar, Dreamfinder, Smith Family Homes, and Konter have all been active in the area, and that supply is weighing on the broader market. Therefore, buyers in Bloomingdale have real leverage right now. On the other hand, sellers need to understand they’re competing not just with resales, but with brand-new homes at similar price points.
Chatham County At a Glance
Zooming out to all of Chatham County for March 2026 puts everything we just covered into the bigger picture:
- Median list price: $399,000
- Median sold price: $355,495 (up 6.15% month over month)
- Median days on market: 45 days
- Homes sold: 374
- New listings: 702 (up 25.6% month over month)
- Months of inventory: 8.10
- Sold-to-list ratio: 97.3%
At the county level, this is firmly buyer-friendly territory. However, the ZIP-level data shows nuance the headline can’t:
- Port Wentworth (31407) at 5.28 months is the tightest market we covered.
- Bloomingdale (31302) at 9 months is the loosest.
- Savannah 31419 led volume with 61 sales.
- Savannah 31405 remains the unusual one — fast 31-day pace, deep 8.95-month supply, real negotiation.
The 97.3% sold-to-list ratio county-wide tells you sellers who price correctly are still very much getting deals done. In short, the market is not broken — it’s just more patient than it was two years ago. Furthermore, micro-markets matter. A countywide number is fine for a news story; however, it’s a terrible negotiating tool.
What the West Chatham Housing Market Means If You’re Buying in 2026
Here’s the playbook for the next 90 days:
- First, inventory above 7 months = leverage exists. Three of the five West Chatham ZIPs are at or above that threshold. Therefore, don’t waive it.
- Also, days on market alone is misleading. Garden City closes in 31 days but sits on 8.95 months of inventory. As a result, you have to read DOM and inventory together.
- In addition, the tightest ZIP in West Chatham this month is Port Wentworth. Specifically, 5.28 months of inventory plus +2.5% sold-price growth means less leverage there — but still some.
- Furthermore, builder incentives can beat price cuts. For example, a 5/4/3 buy-down or $15,000 in closing costs often outperforms a $10,000 price reduction over the first three years. As a result, ask the builder before you talk paint colors.
- Finally, watch for thin-sample noise. Specifically, Bloomingdale’s 16% MoM dip came from just 8 sales — read low-volume ZIPs as trends, not single-month signals.
Ultimately, this is not a panic market. Instead, it’s a positioning market. As a result, the West Chatham housing market is offering buyers more breathing room than we’ve seen in years — but breathing room only benefits buyers who walk in with a plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About the March 2026 West Chatham Housing Market
What was the median home price in West Chatham County in March 2026?
The Chatham County median sold price for March 2026 was $355,495, up 6.15% from February. Across the West Chatham housing market specifically, individual ZIP medians ranged from $287,419 (Bloomingdale, thin sample) to $407,500 (Savannah 31405).
Is West Chatham County a buyer’s market in March 2026?
At the county level, yes. Specifically, Chatham County overall sits at 8.1 months of inventory, well above the 7-month threshold that signals real buyer leverage. Furthermore, three of the five West Chatham ZIPs — Pooler, Garden City, and Bloomingdale — are firmly in buyer’s market territory.
What is the tightest ZIP in West Chatham right now?
Port Wentworth (31407) is the tightest market in West Chatham for March 2026, with just 5.28 months of inventory and sold prices up 2.5% month over month. As a result, buyers in 31407 should expect a closer-to-balanced market with less negotiating depth than Pooler or Bloomingdale offer.
Why did Bloomingdale’s median sold price drop 16% in March?
The 16% drop is driven by sample size — only 8 homes sold in Bloomingdale in March 2026. Specifically, in such a thin market, one or two below-median transactions can swing the median dramatically. Therefore, the more meaningful Bloomingdale data is the 9-month inventory and 92-day DOM, which both confirm a sustained buyer’s market.
Which West Chatham ZIP has the most leverage for buyers?
Bloomingdale (31302) and Pooler (31322) lead with 9 and 8.76 months of inventory respectively. However, Garden City (31405) is the most interesting opportunity for prepared buyers — deep supply pairs with a 31-day pace, which means well-priced homes still move fast but pricing leverage exists at the higher end.
Watch the Full March 2026 Market Update
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Dave Rotundo
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Data source: RPR Market Trends Report, March 2026 closed sales (April 2026 data pull). Market conditions change. Therefore, this post reflects March 2026 data and is not a forecast of future values.