Developer: Quickly selling Savannah project adds land, beefs up scope Josh Green Tue, 08/05/2025 - 16:30
Following a surge of buyer interest, developers creating a new community on an island near historic downtown Savannah have closed on more land to expand the project’s scope and keep construction going.
National residential developer Trilogy Investment Company has acquired more than 7 acres on Hutchinson Island in Savannah’s River District, where 57 new homes are now slated to be built as part of The Isling at Savannah Harbor.
The purchase price for Trilogy’s second development parcel on the island was $9.8 million, per project officials.
Trilogy has partnered with Atlanta-based real estate investment firm Kingdom Estates on the project, which broke ground in March with promises of urban walkability in an island setting across the water from downtown.
The land acquisition follows what Trilogy calls strong sales momentum at the riverside enclave, where half of the initial Phase I home releases are under contract. The next round of homes will now be built according to demand and sales, rather than moving forward later as a second phase. Currently, nine houses are under construction, with more scheduled to go vertical soon, according to Trilogy officials.
Overview of infrastructure and a smattering of large houses and amenities put in place by previous developers at The Isling at Savannah Harbor's site. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The Isling at Savannah Harbor's planned walkable layout across the water from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Jason Joseph, Trilogy’s CEO and managing partner, said buyer response to The Isling has exceeded the company’s expectations. Savannah has notched impressive growth in recent years and emerged as a darling of national travel and “Best Of” lists, including the No. 4 spot on Travel + Leisure readers’ ranking of the 15 best U.S. cities last month.
“Having half of our initial release under contract is a clear testament to the demand and energy surrounding this one-of-a-kind community,” Joseph said in a project update. “This latest acquisition allows us to continue delivering thoughtfully designed homes without interruption, while reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of Savannah’s urban residential landscape.”
The Isling project was formerly known as The Reserve at Savannah Harbor. The current developers partnered to acquire The Isling’s initial parcel for $17 million last year. Beyond the new construction, the site counts a few large homes and some infrastructure next to golf course links but little else.
The Isling’s property is set across the Savannah River from the city’s famed River Street, near the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It’s a five-minute drive—or short ferry ride—from Savannah’s downtown Historic District, according to project leaders.
The initial phase will see 90 homes total—a mix of townhomes, duplexes, and single-family dwellings.
Example of home facades bound for The Isling. The architecture will include "inviting front porches, elevated foundations, and... natural materials such as brick, stucco, and wood that harmonize with the surrounding environment," per developers. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah's River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Prices listed so far start at $835,000 for a three-bedroom, four-bathroom townhome with 2,093 square feet.
The priciest offering to date—an estate home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms in 3,500 square feet—is asking $1.65 million. That home is under contract.
When completed, The Isling will see 198 residences in what officials call a mix of Coastal and Lowcountry architectural styles and floorplans meant to complement the island’s scenery. Planned amenities include bocce and pickleball courts, a resort-style pool, bountiful gardens, and a large clubhouse for events and gatherings.
Options will include single-family dwellings with city views, deep-water river homes, rowhomes, duets (that’s fancy speak for “duplex”), as well as golf course and terrace properties. Custom home design and build company Southern Coastal Homes is onboard for construction, in partnership with architecture firm A Classical Studio.
Trilogy reps have told Urbanize Atlanta the construction timeline calls for completing the full project in less than four years from now. Find more context and imagery in the gallery above.
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Overview of infrastructure and a smattering of large houses and amenities put in place by previous developers at The Isling at Savannah Harbor's site. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Overview of the 36-acre plan for Hutchinson Island, across the water from Savannah's River Street, facing away from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The Isling at Savannah Harbor's planned walkable layout across the water from downtown. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
Example of home facades bound for The Isling. The architecture will include "inviting front porches, elevated foundations, and... natural materials such as brick, stucco, and wood that harmonize with the surrounding environment," per developers. Courtesy of Trilogy Investment Company
The project's location (circled) in relation to downtown Savannah and the city's airport. The Reserve At Savannah Harbor
View of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge's connection to Hutchinson Island. The new community will be located to the right. Shutterstock
View of Savannah's River Street from Hutchinson Island. Shutterstock
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