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Welcome to The John Starr House built in 1892 - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
The John Starr House built in 1892 - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Lovely welcoming entrance - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Living room with bay window - Notice the extra large opening from hall into living room creating space and light. - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Living room with gas log fireplace - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Living room opens into the dining room - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Dining room - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Dining room with decorative fireplace - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Dining room looking into living room - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Bright spacious kitchen - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Behind double doors is the washer & dryer. - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Generous counterspace as well as cabinets to hold everything you need - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and oodles of cabinet space. - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Room for a small table and chairs and great flow for entertaining. - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Powder room off the hall - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Front door with stained glass of magnolias above - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Back bedroom with king bed - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Two sets of closets - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Completely renovated bathroom with walk-in shower - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Middle bedroom - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Front bedroom with ensuite bathroom - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Front bedroom - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Ensuite bathroom - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Claw foot tub - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Back door from courtyard - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Private courtyard - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Perfect for relaxing - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Fountain - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Perfect for entertaining or quietly relaxing - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Back of the house - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Back of the house - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Back of the house from the courtyard - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Street view of the house. - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
View from next door neighbor's sidewalk - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
Lovely trees in the front of the house - 523 E Gaston Street, Savannah
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$885,000

523 E Gaston Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Listed by Ann T. Rockwell · Daniel Ravenel SIR
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,674 sqft
Year built
1892

About this home

Step into timeless charm and modern comfort with this beautifully preserved Victorian freestanding home, originally built in 1892 by John Starr. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence is located in the Historic District of Savannah, just a short walk to Forsyth Park, boutique shopping, restaurants, a nearby dog park ad the vibrant River Street waterfront. The home seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful updates, including a renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms designed for today's lifestyle. Inside are rich hardwood floors, soaring high ceilings and an abundance of natural light streaming in from three sides, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Original architectural details pair effortlessly with modern finishes, offering both elegance and functionality. Enjoy a private, bricked courtyard oasis with a mature tree, lush bushes and a tranquil fountain - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a rare non-owner occupied STVR license, making this property a great opportunity. The John Starr House is a true blend of history, beauty, location and versatility.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
SA353476
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Landmark District
Status
Active
Days on market
186
On market date
April 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.047 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Henderson E Formey Jr Early Learning Center
0.23 mi away · Grades -1-1
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
339
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County
Middle
Hubert Middle School
0.31 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
507
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County
HighCharter
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
0.66 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
64
Student:teacher ratio
7.1:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County

Walkability

Blended score for Savannah'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.

77
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Savannah, from live MLS data.

On the market 186 days -- 101 more days than Savannah's current average of 85 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,863 active listings in Savannah right now is $374,900.

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$177,000 down
$708,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,592
Property tax (est.)$738
Home insurance (est.)$150

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