Located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods on St. Simons Island, the gated community of Island Club at Retreat. Coastal sophistication, ideal for entertaining, yet equally suited for quiet evenings on the porch. You will be welcomed by a herringbone brick paver front porch with lantern lighting and ceiling fans set the tone for this luxury coastal home. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and a half bath. Custom Plantation Shutters and remote control bind systems. Kitchen features: Bosch stainless steel appliances, gas stove/oven, wall oven and microwave, Quartz countertops, soft close drawers. Pool features include: 12x40 heated Saltwater pool with fountains, sun shelf, a Caretaker in-floor cleaning system, and herringbone brick pool deck. Bonus room or 5th bedroom with private access over the garage, also features private bath and a kitchenette. A circular driveway with brick inlays frames the manicured lawn and mature oak trees. Situated on half acre corner lot, with custom brick privacy wall and tons of outdoor lighting you have plenty of room all while being a short bike ride to the pier and beaches. Sea Island Club membership eligibility is a given for residents of the community.
Located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods on St. Simons Island, the gated community of Island Club at Retreat. Coastal sophistication, ideal for entertaining, yet equally suited for quiet evenings on the porch. You will be welcomed by a herringbone brick paver front porch with lantern lighting and ceiling fans set the tone for this luxury coastal home. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and a half bath. Custom Plantation Shutters and remote control bind systems. Kitchen features: Bosch stainless steel appliances, gas stove/oven, wall oven and microwave, Quartz countertops, soft close drawers. Pool features include: 12x40 heated Saltwater pool with fountains, sun shelf, a Caretaker in-floor cleaning system, and herringbone brick pool deck. Bonus room or 5th bedroom with private access over the garage, also features private bath and a kitchenette. A circular driveway with brick inlays frames the manicured lawn and mature oak trees. Situated on half acre corner lot, with custom brick privacy wall and tons of outdoor lighting you have plenty of room all while being a short bike ride to the pier and beaches. Sea Island Club membership eligibility is a given for residents of the community.
GAMLS #10614513
Dec 5, 2025
Sold
$2,300,000
$522/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Pending
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Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$2,349,000
$533/sq ft
GIAR #1627237
Apr 18, 2022
Sold
$1,549,990
$352/sq ft
May 26, 2021
Listed
$1,549,990
$352/sq ft
Construction just starting on this spacious Island Club home. Offering a comfortable open plan with Master on main, Formal Dining, Kitchen with large Island/Breakfast area & Living room with fireplace opening to covered porch. There are 3 Bedrooms & 3 Baths upstairs plus another Bedroom/Bonus over Garage with Bath & Bar area ( this would make a great in-law suite, home office or theatre room!) photo is of similar home.
GIAR #1623677
Apr 18, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2021
Listed
$1,499,990
$340/sq ft
GIAR #1612147
Jan 5, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2019
Listed
$399,990
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 2019
Sold
$1,425,000
$323/sq ft
GIAR #1589640
Jun 10, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2018
Listed
$485,000
$110/sq ft
GIAR #1589397
Jun 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 2018
Listed
$495,000
$112/sq ft
GIAR #392666
Feb 9, 2007
Sold
$660,000
$150/sq ft
Sep 26, 2006
Listed
$725,000
$165/sq ft
GIAR #368841
May 28, 2004
Sold
$370,000
$84/sq ft
Apr 19, 2004
Listed
$370,000
$84/sq ft
GIAR #370335
Apr 16, 2004
Sold
$292,000
$66/sq ft
Dec 10, 2002
Listed
$300,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,524
$170,000 + $620,040
$790,040
2024
$14,524 (+0.6%)
$170,000 + $496,400
$666,400
2023
$14,442 (+65.2%)
$156,000 + $459,200
$615,200
2022
$8,744 (+295.4%)
$147,000 + $196,680
$343,680
2021
$2,212 (−1.0%)
$85,520
2020
$2,233
$85,520
2019
$2,233
$85,520
2018
$2,233
$85,520
2017
$2,233 (+8.8%)
$85,520
2016
$2,052
$85,520
Tax history for 188 Merion
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,524
$170,000 + $620,040
$790,040
2024
$14,524 (+0.6%)
$170,000 + $496,400
$666,400
2023
$14,442 (+65.2%)
$156,000 + $459,200
$615,200
2022
$8,744 (+295.4%)
$147,000 + $196,680
$343,680
2021
$2,212 (−1.0%)
$85,520
2020
$2,233
$85,520
2019
$2,233
$85,520
2018
$2,233
$85,520
2017
$2,233 (+8.8%)
$85,520
2016
$2,052
$85,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,565
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Glynn County
APN
04-05972
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: Garage, Storage, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entrance
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/golden_isles/1656860
Association Fee Includes: Management Fee, Reserve Fund
School Information
Elementary School: St Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Glynn
High School: Glynn Academy
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 188 Merion, St. Simons GA 31522
City: St. Simons
County Or Parish: Glynn
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31522
Country: US
Subdivision Name: St Simons Island Club
Coordinates: -81.405899,31.161358
Directions: From the Island Club entrance closest to the causeway you will head straight, then take your first left on Merion. Home will be on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,565
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: Glynn County
APN: 04-05972
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 61
Listing Information
List Price: 2349000
Search Price: 2300000
Close Price: 2300000
Listing Id: 10614513
Original List Price: 2349000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2025-09-26
Close Date: 2025-12-05
Due Diligence Date: 2025-10-13
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-26
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-10-03
Off Market Date: 2025-10-03
Around this home
Schools
St. Simons Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Glynn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
Glynn Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.26M – $2.73M
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