Built in 1855, this move-in-ready 5-bedroom historic home is ideally located on Oglethorpe Ave. in Savannah’s Landmark District & has been beautifully renovated by the current owners. Notable features include a spacious chef’s kitchen with high-end finishes, new appliances & designer lighting as well as an open-concept living room/dining room with twin fireplaces and a sumptuous primary suite. Enjoy period details, lofty ceilings, original hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant natural light. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, the iconic childhood home of U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Conrad Aiken presents a rare chance for discerning buyers to own a newly renovated residence filled with history. Enjoy a private elevator, off-street gated parking & a versatile garden-level living space with unlimited potential. New plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own one of Savannah’s most prestigious private homes!
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$3,750,000
228 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
5beds
6,156sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
3,031.78 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$609/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 644 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2025 at 02:33pm
Listed by:
Staci M. Donegan 912-247-2052,
Seabolt Real Estate
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corp,MLS#: 289221
Originating MLS: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Some Commercial Grade, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Other, Upper Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Bathtub, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Gourmet Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Suite, Other, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,156 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Fencing: Brick,Electric,Wrought Iron,Yard Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 3,031.78 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Garden, Level, Public Road
Details
- Parcel number: 2001506009
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Savannah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $609/sqft
- Date on market: 7/24/2023
- Listing terms: ARM,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Ownership: Homeowner/Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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