A little history
Tybee has been Savannah's beach since the 1880s, when a rail line brought day-trippers to a pavilion at the south end. The Tybee Island Light Station has guided ships into the Savannah River since 1736, and Fort Screven's 1890s batteries still stand at the north end, now converted to homes and a museum. The island incorporated in 1887 and has fought its own battles over density ever since.
The market today
The market is driven by rental yield as much as by shelter. Back-river and interior cottages start around $400K; oceanfront homes at the north and south ends reach past $4M. Short-term rental permits are capped and regulated by the city, flood zones are near-universal, and wind-and-hail deductibles are a separate line in every insurance quote.
What to know before you buy
- Short-term rental permits capped and regulated by the city
- Nearly all parcels in FEMA flood zones — elevation certificate required
- Separate wind/hail coverage on most policies
Neighborhood descriptions cover architecture, history, price bands, and physical characteristics only. All properties are offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Verify school attendance zones with the district and flood zones with FEMA before making an offer.