Oglethorpe House for Sale

Oglethorpe, a neighborhood in Athens, is characterized by its tree-lined streets and mid-20th-century ranch-style homes, typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet with three to four bedrooms. While sidewalks are sparse, residents often head to Bishop Park for recreation, which features basketball and tennis courts, softball fields, and the Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy. The park also offers walking trails and picnic areas. Across Hawthorne Avenue, the Athens YMCA provides additional recreational options, including an indoor pool and various exercise classes. The neighborhood is bisected by Hawthorne Avenue, a commercial strip with restaurants and stores, including Bell's Food Store and Taqueria La Parrilla, known 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. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's Hospital. Schools in the area include Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary and Clarke Central High School, both of which have high ratings. Oglethorpe is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. The neighborhood's proximity to the Inner Loop 10 facilitates easy access to Atlanta, approximately 70 miles southwest, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, about 71 miles away.