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East Beach

Beach-first living with ocean breezes, sunrise walks and easy bike rides to the Village.

What should I know about East Beach on St. Simons Island?East Beach is one of the most active neighborhoods on St. Simons Island, with 14 sales in the past 12 months at a median price of $2,192,500. East Beach is on the island’s southeast shore, along Ocean Boulevard and the East Beach Causeway near the Historic Coast Guard Station and Gould’s Inlet.

What makes East Beach special

The island’s best-known beach neighborhood, with oceanfront and near-beach homes, many newer or rebuilt. You can walk or bike to the beach, Massengale Park and the Coast Guard Station area.

Parks and recreation nearby

  • East Beach and Gould’s Inlet
  • Massengale Park
  • The Historic Coast Guard Station and Maritime Center

Commute times

Downtown Brunswickabout 20 min
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)about 25–30 min
Jacksonville International (JAX)about 1 hr 15 min
Savannahabout 1 hr 25 min

East Beach at a glance

LocationSt. Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia
Sales, past 12 months14
Median sale price$2,192,500
Price range$1,350,000–$4,800,000
For sale (early Oct. 2026)11
Elementary schoolSt. Simons Elementary
Middle schoolGlynn Middle
High schoolGlynn Academy

School assignments shown are the zones most often reported on recent MLS listings. Glynn County Schools has proposed new attendance zones for fall 2027, so always confirm an address with the district.

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Sales data: Golden Isles MLS via Flexmls, residential closed sales October 2025 through September 2026; active listings as of early October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

East Beach questions

How much do homes cost in East Beach?

Over the past 12 months, 14 homes sold in East Beach at a median price of $2,192,500, ranging from $1,350,000 to $4,800,000, according to Golden Isles MLS data. 11 were for sale in early October 2026.

What schools serve East Beach?

Recent MLS listings in East Beach most often report St. Simons Elementary, Glynn Middle and Glynn Academy. Glynn County Schools has proposed new attendance zones for fall 2027, so confirm any address with the district.

Is now a good time to sell in East Beach?

Buyers are active in East Beach, with 14 sales and 11 homes for sale right now. Pricing from the latest sales and strong presentation make the difference. Maria Jennings offers a free, private home valuation.

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