Savannah’s Historic District is the original 1733 town plan laid out by General James Oglethorpe — roughly 1,300 acres of moss-draped squares, cobblestone streets, and 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966, it’s one of the largest urban historic districts in the country, and one of the most sought-after places to own property in Savannah.
Browse current Historic District listings below, updated live from the MLS. Have questions about a specific square, a rowhouse renovation, or short-term rental rules downtown? Reach out — we work in the Historic District regularly and can help you compare options.
Living in the Historic District
Homes here range from stately brick rowhouses and Italianate townhomes to Greek Revival facades framed by wrought-iron gates, many dating to the 1800s. In the 1950s, a group of local women founded what became the Historic Savannah Foundation to stop the demolition of threatened buildings — their preservation work is a big reason the district’s architecture survives intact today.
Forsyth Park anchors the southern end of the district with a Saturday farmers market, playgrounds, and an amphitheater, while the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and a dense cluster of galleries, restaurants, and shops keep the neighborhood active well beyond the tourist squares. River Street’s cobblestone waterfront and converted cotton warehouses sit at the district’s northern edge along the Savannah River.
The Historic District falls within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS). Learn more about SCCPSS →
