$799,000
About this home
Step into a piece of Tybee Island history with this versatile historic beach home located just a block and a half from beach access. Once owned by the Honorable Judge Oliver, who presided over the high profile murder trial of antique dealer Jim Williams, the case that inspired the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". This unique property blends character, history and coastal living. Currently configured as two separate living spaces, the home offers exceptional flexibility. The upper level features two bedrooms, one bath, a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living areas, a welcoming screened front porch, and a spacious rear deck. the ground level includes two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchenette, dining area and a private rear patio. An interior staircase, currently enclosed, can easily be reopened to restore the home to a spacious single family residence. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation home or investment opportunity, this property offers endless possibilities. Live in one level while renting the other or enjoy the entire home for yourself. Current zoning allows rentals of 30 days or longer, providing excellent income potential. Additional features include two outdoor showers, parking for up to four vehicles and an unbeatable location within walking distance of the beach, restaurants & bars, IGA and shopping. This is a rare opportunity to own a home with remarkable history, flexible living options and an exceptional coastal location.
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- SA360101
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 26
- On market date
- July 11, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
- District
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
- District
- Savannah-Chatham County
Walkability
Blended score for Tybee Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.