Courtesy of Staci Donegan of Seabolt Real Estate
SAVANNAH, GA – When General James Edward Oglethorpe founded Savannah, Georgia in 1733 as England’s thirteenth colony in North America, he developed a unique city plan that has since been hailed as one of the world’s finest examples of urban planning.
Bounded to the west by Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, to the east by E. Broad Street, to the north by the Savannah River and to the south by Gwinnett Street, Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District features a pedestrian-friendly system of squares, streets and trust lots that has earned international acclaim. 
With its incredible selection of historic and luxury properties, Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District is hotter than ever. According to data from Savannah Multi-list Corporation, overall sales volume in the Landmark District has tripled over the past decade. In 2009, overall sales totaled just under $40 million. In 2017, that figure exceeded $133 million.
Over the past 10 years, the average sale price in the Landmark District increased by 29 percent, from $406,000 to $569,000. During that same time period, the average price per square foot jumped by 22 percent, from $228 to $294.
Why is downtown Savannah, Georgia’s real estate market so popular? Here are a few of the key contributing factors:
QUALITY OF LIFE – Buyers are attracted to the quality of life in downtown Savannah, with world-class dining, shopping and much more located just steps away. New restaurants like Husk and The Fitzroy and new luxury hotels like Perry Lane are attracting national attention. In addition, Savannah’s vibrant art scene, easy access to the water and welcoming atmosphere contribute to the remarkable quality of life in the Landmark District.
ACCLAIMED CITY PLAN – Oglethorpe’s timeless, classic city plan – which is incredibly livable and pedestrian-friendly – continues to appeal to a broad demographic. Oglethorpe’s plan, which features a stunning network of squares and trust lots, was originally developed in the 18th century, but it appeals to 21st century residents.
GLOBAL APPEAL – Buyers from all over the world are interested in Savannah, and they’re falling in love with the Landmark District’s historic character and stunning architecture. Buyers from England, Germany and Italy are increasingly captivated by Savannah, as are celebrities like Will Smith and Adam Sandler, both of whom recently stayed in the area while filming movies in town.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE – Savannah continues to earn accolades for its beauty, history, charm and quality of life. Recently, the city has been honored by Travel + Leisure as one of the Best Cities for Food in the U.S., by Southern Living as one of the South’s Best Cities and by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Staci Donegan, an associate broker at Seabolt Real Estate in Savannah, Georgia, is an award-winning real estate professional who has been honored by Real Trends as one of Georgia’s top real estate agents. A leading residential agent for Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, Donegan has a strong work ethic, steadfast commitment to clients and impressive business background that help meet the needs of buyers and sellers across the region.
A former financial and business consultant with a degree in accounting, Donegan currently serves on the budget committee for Savannah Area REALTORS® (formerly SABOR) and on the board of directors for the Savannah Multi-list Corporation. For six consecutive years, Donegan was honored as a Top Producer for her annual sales volume and has earned acclaim as one of Savannah’s leading real estate experts.
For more information or to view Staci’s current listings, visit stacidoneganrealestate.com.
About Seabolt Real Estate
Founded in 2006 by broker Elaine Seabolt, Seabolt Real Estate has earned a reputation as Savannah’s premier luxury real estate firm. Specializing in the sale of residential and commercial properties, Seabolt Real Estate has an accomplished team of more than 30 professional agents and serves as coastal Georgia’s exclusive affiliate in prestigious, invitation-only networks ranging from Christie’s International Real Estate to Harry Norman Realtors.
For more information about Seabolt Real Estate, visit seaboltrealestate.com.