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Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Oglethorpe, Athens

Why Live in Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe, a neighborhood near the University of Georgia, is home to UGA's new Health Sciences Campus. This addition attracts both students and professionals to the otherwise residential area. Midcentry ranch-style homes are the most common, some seeing recent renovations. Residents head to Bishop Park for recreation, which features walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, softball fields and the Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy. Across the avenue, the Athens YMCA has an indoor pool and various exercise classes. Hawthorne Avenue is a commercial strip with restaurants and stores, including Bell's Food Store and Taqueria La Parrilla, popular for its Mexican cuisine. Oglethorpe Garage offers a local bar experience with outdoor seating. For transportation, ACC Transit buses connect residents to downtown Athens, about 4 miles away. Piedmont Athens Regional medical services sit on the neighborhood's east side. Schools in the area include Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary and Clarke Central High School, both of which have high ratings. Oglethorpe's proximity to the Inner Loop 10 makes commutes to other cities more manageable. Atlanta is about a 70-mile drive southwest.
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Oglethorpe Home Prices vs. Nearby Athens, GA Neighborhoods

Oglethorpe Midtown-Bloomfield Forest Heights Oak Bend
Median Home Price
$322,500
$315,000
$400,000
$349,900
Median Sale Price
$309,000
+34% YoY
$232,000
-45% YoY
$380,000
+8% YoY
$337,000
-6% YoY
Median Single Family Price
$309,000
$1,150,000
$389,900
$469,450
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Market Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oglethorpe a good place to live?
Oglethorpe is a good place to live. Oglethorpe is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Oglethorpe has 1 park for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $71,801 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Oglethorpe are renters, with 66% of residents renting and 34% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Oglethorpe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Oglethorpe neighborhood guide.
Is Oglethorpe, GA a safe neighborhood?
Oglethorpe, GA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oglethorpe?
The median home price in Oglethorpe is $322,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.66%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Oglethorpe. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Oglethorpe is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Oglethorpe?
The best public schools that serve Oglethorpe are:
What are the best private schools in Oglethorpe?
The best private schools that serve Oglethorpe are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Oglethorpe, Athens, GA?
The most popular zip codes in Oglethorpe, Athens, GA include 30606, 30607, 30601, 30605 and 30622.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Oglethorpe, Athens, GA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Oglethorpe, Athens, GA are Forest Heights, Normaltown, Cobbham, Baxter and Beechwood.
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