Savannah Home Sales Decline in September 2026

The local housing market recorded 536 transactions in September, marking a 7.5% decrease compared to the same month last year.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Residential

Gouache-painted illustration of a wrought-iron garden gate against a brick wall, evoking the quiet seasonal cooling of the Savannah real estate market. — Home sales in Savannah dropped to 536 units in September 2026, a 7.5% decline from the previous year, according to regional real estate data. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Savannah experienced a cooling housing market in September 2026, with home sales falling to 536 units. This figure represents a 7.5% decline compared to September 2025 and follows a decrease of nearly 40 units from August 2026 totals.

Why it matters

The recent slowdown aligns with historical seasonal patterns that typically see real estate activity drop as the summer months conclude. This volume dip marks the most significant year-over-year decline for the region since April 2026.

The market saw 536 home sales during September 2026, down from 605 in August 2026. This reflects a 7.5% year-over-year decrease, marking the steepest drop since April 2026.

The details

The decline follows a period of growth that spanned from March through July 2026, with peaks occurring in June and July. Despite the recent cooling, properties continue to change hands across Savannah, Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham counties.

January 2026 marked the market reaching three-year sales lows.
March 2026 saw home sales begin to rebound.
June 2026 served as a summer sales peak.
August 2026 recorded a total of 605 home sales.
September 2026 recorded 536 home sales.

Culture Shift

The recent dip in transaction volume reflects a predictable pivot away from peak summer activity. This cycle follows the long-term patterns observed in the three-year seasonal historical sales data for the Savannah residential market.

Prospective buyers may find less competition and potentially more favorable negotiation terms during the quieter fall months compared to the summer peak. Residents tracking home values should note that the cooling volume may stabilize local prices following the recent summer activity.

The takeaway

Homebuyers can leverage the seasonal slowdown to evaluate listings with less urgency than during the mid-summer rush. Monitoring these monthly volume shifts helps residents understand whether the local market is favoring buyers or sellers as the year ends.