Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philippe Briand·2018·Jeanneau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
48.5' · 14.78 m
Displ.
24,890 lbs · 11,290 kg
First year
2018

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 represents a significant departure from traditional deck geometry, serving as the flagship of the "walkaround" generation of cruisers designed by Philippe Briand and Piaton Bercault & Design. Launched in late 2017 as a successor to the longrunning 479, the 490 was built to redefine ergonomics for both offshore passagemaking and Mediterraneanstyle coastal cruising. Its most defining characteristic is the sloping side decks that begin at the cockpit floor level and gradually rise toward the foredeck, eliminating the need for crew members to step over high coamings when moving forward. This "cathedral hull" influence on the deck layout, combined with a hardchined hull that carries its beam well aft, allows the vessel to offer the internal volume of a much larger yacht while maintaining a manageable 48foot footprint. As noted in the manufacturer’s technical specifications at Jeanneau, the model was engineered to maximize accessibility, making it an attractive option for aging sailors or families with small children who prioritize safety under way.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 378,155
Ask, not sold · 126 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
71
126 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
Croatia (24.2%) · United States (16.7%) · Greece (12.5%)

Recent Listings

114 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 listings span 12 countries. Croatia leads with 29 listings (24.2%), followed by United States and Greece.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

120 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 339,758291524.2%
United States$ 530,00020916.7%
Greece$ 331,61315812.5%
Italy$ 302,524121010.0%
France$ 317,0691038.3%
Turkey$ 407,307886.7%
British Virgin Islands$ 449,100745.8%
United Kingdom$ 423,298635.0%
Denmark$ 310,602433.3%
Spain$ 302,524302.5%
Ireland$ 378,155332.5%
Portugal$ 347,903312.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44042.65'$ 292,363280138
Sun Sun Odyssey 41042.49'$ 292,11823490
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490You are here$ 378,15512671
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 38938.5'$ 157,08011451
Performance Sun Odyssey 4949.16'$ 173,3709739
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 38036.8'$ 309,1249452
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 46946.1'$ 213,3845623
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50950.46'$ 208,2765629
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41941.83'$ 189,0005329
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44945.08'$ 191,9874828
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 DS49.15'$ 199,000199

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 over the past 12 months is $378,155. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 sailboats are for sale?+
71 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 126 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (24.2%), United States (16.7%), Greece (12.5%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 listings get price reductions?+
About 19% of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, Sun Sun Odyssey 410, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.