Thomas Square is a walkable, in-town Savannah neighborhood just south of the Victorian District and Forsyth Park, home to the early-1900s streetcar suburb known today as the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, and to the popular Starland District within it. Expect tree-lined streets, bungalows, cottages, and Victorian-influenced homes, plus a lively food-and-arts scene. Browse live listings below and get a local, no-pressure plan from ARC.
Streetcar Historic District Includes Starland District Walkable & in-town Near Forsyth Park & SCAD
What is it like to buy a home in Thomas Square, Savannah, GA?
Thomas Square is a central, walkable neighborhood in midtown-adjacent Savannah, just south of the Victorian District and Forsyth Park. It is best known as the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, a National Register district developed largely in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb, and it includes the popular Starland District, a hub for food, art, and independent shops. Homes here are mostly early-twentieth-century bungalows, cottages, and Victorian-influenced houses on tree-lined streets, a mix of carefully restored homes and renovation opportunities. It is one of Savannah's revitalizing in-town areas, and prices have been rising while still offering in-town character at a lower entry point than the Historic District, so ask ARC for today's numbers. Browse live listings below, then let ARC help you compare blocks, home condition, and short-term-rental rules and move with a clear plan.
Streetcar
Historic District
Starland
Food & arts scene
31401
In-town Savannah ZIP
Walkable
Near Forsyth Park & SCAD
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Thomas Square has become one of Savannah's most talked-about in-town neighborhoods, and the reasons are easy to see.
The biggest draw is the character. The neighborhood is the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, a National Register district built largely in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb just south of the Victorian District and Forsyth Park. The result is block after block of early-twentieth-century bungalows, cottages, and Victorian-influenced homes on tree-lined streets, with the kind of in-town texture that is hard to find anywhere else in the city.
Then there is the lifestyle. Thomas Square overlaps with and includes the Starland District, one of Savannah's liveliest pockets for food, art, and independent shops, and it sits within easy reach of Forsyth Park, SCAD, and the Historic District. It is central and walkable, which is a big part of why so many buyers choose it. Homes here range from carefully restored houses to renovation opportunities, and as a rising in-town market prices commonly run from roughly the low-to-mid $300,000s into the $600,000s depending on the block and condition, with fixers lower. Ask ARC for today's numbers on the specific street you are considering.
A few things deserve real attention before you buy. The City of Savannah regulates short-term rentals with ward-based limits, condition varies a lot from one home to the next given the age of the housing stock, and flood risk varies by block. None of these are dealbreakers, but they are exactly the details a local guide helps you check.
A classic Savannah home in the Thomas Square area
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Thomas Square is really a collection of distinct blocks and home types. A few of the most asked-about:
The Starland heart of Thomas Square
The blocks around the Starland District, Savannah's hub for food, art, and independent shops. A lively, walkable pocket popular with buyers who want the food-and-arts scene at their doorstep.
Blocks toward Forsyth Park
The northern edge of the neighborhood, closest to the Victorian District and Forsyth Park. These streets put one of Savannah's most loved green spaces within an easy walk.
The Bull Street corridor
Homes along and near Bull Street, the central spine that connects Thomas Square north toward Forsyth Park and the Historic District, with shops and walkability close by.
The bungalow streets
Quieter, tree-lined residential blocks lined with early-twentieth-century bungalows and cottages, the classic streetcar-suburb look that defines the neighborhood.
Restored vs renovation homes
Thomas Square mixes carefully restored move-in-ready homes with houses that need work. Knowing which is which, and what a renovation really costs, is where a local guide helps most.
In-town investment opportunities
A revitalizing in-town area draws buyers looking for character at a lower entry point than the Historic District. If rental income is the goal, the city's short-term-rental rules need checking first.
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What everyday life actually looks like once you are here.
Walkability: Thomas Square is central and walkable, with the Starland District's restaurants, cafes, and shops close by and Forsyth Park, SCAD, and the Historic District all within easy reach. Many residents enjoy a true in-town, walk-everywhere feel.
Starland and the arts: the neighborhood includes the Starland District, one of Savannah's liveliest pockets for food, art, galleries, and independent businesses, a big part of why people are drawn here.
Schools: served by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) nearby. Attendance zones can change, so always confirm the exact zone for a specific address.
Homes and condition: the housing stock is mostly early-twentieth-century bungalows, cottages, and Victorian-influenced homes, ranging from fully restored to renovation projects, so condition and restoration quality vary block by block.
Who it suits: buyers who want walkable, in-town character at a lower entry point than the Historic District, fans of the Starland food-and-arts scene, renovators, and anyone who wants to be close to Forsyth Park and downtown.
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Thomas Square spans everything from restored bungalows to renovation projects, and older in-town homes have their own rules. ARC helps you buy with a clear head.
Older-home know-how
Early-1900s homes, restorations, and historic-district considerations are different from new construction. We help you read inspections, restoration quality, and ownership costs so you do not get surprised after closing.
Short-term rental clarity
The City of Savannah caps and permits short-term rentals, with limits that vary by ward. We help you verify the current short-term-rental rules before you buy for rental income.
Honest market reads
We tell you what a Thomas Square home is really worth, what to expect on inspections, flood, and appraisal, and when to move or wait, no pressure, options first.
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How much do homes cost in Thomas Square, Savannah?
Thomas Square is a rising in-town market, with prices commonly running from roughly the low-to-mid $300,000s into the $600,000s depending on the block and condition, and renovation projects lower. It still offers in-town character at a lower entry point than the Historic District. Prices vary a lot by street and condition, so ask ARC for today's numbers in the specific area you're considering.
Is Thomas Square a good place to live, and a good place to buy?
For many buyers, yes. Thomas Square is central, walkable, and full of early-1900s character, with the Starland food-and-arts scene, Forsyth Park, and SCAD close by, and it is one of Savannah's revitalizing in-town areas. It suits buyers who want in-town living at a more accessible price than the Historic District, though it is worth checking each home's condition, flood risk, and short-term-rental rules block by block.
What is the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, and how does it relate to Starland?
Thomas Square is officially the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District, a National Register district just south of the Victorian District and Forsyth Park that was developed largely in the early 1900s as a streetcar suburb. It overlaps with and includes the Starland District, a popular hub for food, art, and independent shops, so Starland sits within the broader Thomas Square neighborhood.
How walkable is Thomas Square, and how close is it to Forsyth Park and SCAD?
Very walkable. Thomas Square is a central, in-town neighborhood with the Starland District's restaurants and shops close by, and Forsyth Park, SCAD, and the Historic District all within easy reach. Many residents enjoy a true walk-everywhere feel, which is a big part of the area's appeal.
Can I do short-term rentals in Thomas Square?
Short-term rentals are regulated. The City of Savannah caps and permits short-term vacation rentals, with limits that vary by ward. If you are buying for rental income, always verify the current short-term-rental rules for the specific property before you buy, and ARC can help you check.
What types of homes are in Thomas Square?
The neighborhood is mostly early-twentieth-century bungalows, cottages, and Victorian-influenced homes on tree-lined streets, a classic streetcar-suburb mix. You will find both carefully restored move-in-ready houses and renovation opportunities, so there is a wide range of condition and price.
What schools serve Thomas Square, and is SCAD nearby?
Thomas Square is served by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) nearby. Attendance zones can change, so always confirm the exact zone for a specific address before you buy.
Do I need flood insurance in Thomas Square?
It depends on the property. Flood risk in Thomas Square varies by block, so some homes fall in FEMA flood zones where lenders require flood insurance, while others do not. Always check the FEMA flood map and the elevation for the specific home before you buy.
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