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Bowdon

Bowdon

Located in Carroll County

$257,095 Average Value
$168 Average Price per Sq Ft
45 Homes For Sale

Bowdon lives up to its nickname, The Friendly City

Walking around the Alabama border town of Bowdon is like stepping into a time machine back to the mid-20th century. One-story brick commercial structures housing antique shops and soda fountains with Coca-Cola signs line the streets of this small city’s central business district. Neighbors eat fried chicken and hush puppies, shop for flowers and one-of-a-kind treasures and sip iced coffee in this welcoming community. “Bowdon is known as The Friendly City,” says Kailey Robinson, a Realtor with Southern Homes & Land Realty. “Most people who live there were born and raised. The people in the school system were born and raised there. Everybody knows everybody.”

Bowdon's downtown is where locals come together for a majority of community events.
Bowdon's downtown is where locals come together for a majority of community events.
Bowdon homes, like this white wooden clapboard house, have large lots with detached structures.
Bowdon homes, like this white wooden clapboard house, have large lots with detached structures.
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There is a mix of historic and new construction on acres of land

Away from the center of Bowdon, you’ll see sprawling farm lots, grassy, rolling lawns and tall, thick trees engulfing the quiet streetscapes. New home construction is underway, but the neighborhood also has structures built in the mid-20th century. Lot sizes can range from half an acre to farm properties with more than 100 acres. Estates with country pastures can cost $3 million, brick ranch-style homes can cost $350,000, farmhouses can cost $300,000 and brand-new modern ranch-style homes can go for $500,000. “There are historic homes in the city of Bowdon or there are homes with land outside of the city,” says Robinson. “There are all kinds of architecture. There aren’t townhomes and condos though. The city voted against that.”

Bowdon architecture includes historic Colonial or Farmhouse elements.
Bowdon architecture includes historic Colonial or Farmhouse elements.
Brick Ranch-style homes are a dominant architectural style available in Bowdon.
Brick Ranch-style homes are a dominant architectural style available in Bowdon.
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With parks, holiday events and Little Big Jam, there is plenty to do

Near the center of town is a small green space called Heritage Park. Every year, the holiday season kicks off with Bowdon by Candlelight, a downtown holiday event with musical performances, craft vendors and Santa Claus himself. Year-round, neighbors come to the park to sit on a bench or in the gazebo and get fresh air. Nature lovers will enjoy the Shiloh Walking Trail, a paved pathway through the woods with a covered bridge. Dogs will love the big, grassy pastures near the trail. Every year, rock musicians flock to Bowdon for an outdoor concert called Little Big Jam. The festival takes place over a weekend in the fall, and people bring tents and RVs to camp for the whole thing. Between bands, you can get your t-shirt tie-dyed or kick back on the grass and relax with your friends.

Heritage Park is a well kept downtown park in Bowden, GA, and offers community events.
Heritage Park is a well kept downtown park in Bowden, GA, and offers community events.
Shiloh Walking Trail Covered Bridge offers paths that wind through a variety of memorial trees.
Shiloh Walking Trail Covered Bridge offers paths that wind through a variety of memorial trees.
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Locals shop and dine in Bowdon and the nearby Carrollton

Supermarket chain Piggly Wiggly is near Bowdon’s commercial district for all your grocery shopping needs. Other supermarkets like Kroger and Publix are about 12 miles east in nearby Carrollton. That’s also where you’ll find big-box stores like Target, department stores like Belk and other retailers like Home Depot and Ulta Beauty. Enjoy a rack of ribs or some pulled pork from the local barbecue joint Smokin’ Pig or bring the kids to El Mezcal for nachos and tacos. Sit at the counter at the Southern Lady Restaurant and enjoy pot roast and some sweet potato cobbler. There are plenty of food options in this tiny country town.

Bowdon's Smokin' Pig serves up mouthwatering American BBQ platters beloved by the locals.
Bowdon's Smokin' Pig serves up mouthwatering American BBQ platters beloved by the locals.
Bowdon's El Mezcal brings flavorful packed dished with a warm inviting interior.
Bowdon's El Mezcal brings flavorful packed dished with a warm inviting interior.
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Carroll County Schools are highly rated

Kids in Bowdon can attend school through the Carroll County School System, which is highly rated, with an A from Niche. Most kids in Bowdon enroll at Bowdon Elementary School (rated A-minus), Bowdon Middle School (rated A-minus) and Bowdon High School (rated B-plus). Bowdon High School’s football team won the Class A Division 2 state championship game in 2022.

Bowdon Elementary School has a 17 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
Bowdon Elementary School has a 17 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
Bowdon Middle School is located at 129 N Jonesville Rd, Bowdon, GA 3010.
Bowdon Middle School is located at 129 N Jonesville Rd, Bowdon, GA 3010.
Bowdon High School receives an overall grade of B+ on Niche.
Bowdon High School receives an overall grade of B+ on Niche.
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State Route 100 leads to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham

Bowdon sits along Georgia State Route 166, which runs east to Carrollton and west to Alabama. State Route 100 runs north to south through the town and eventually hits Interstate 20, an east-to-west highway connecting Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta. Bowdon is a charming small town with an old-timey feel. With its cute country attributes and funky merchants, it has lots going for it.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
999
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
7.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,744
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,442

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 12PM - 5PM

    313 Melanie Ct Unit 26, Bowdon, GA 30108

    $279,580

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,643 Sq Ft
    • 313 Melanie Ct
    • Unit 26
    • New 20 days ago

    Discover comfort and connection in Bowdon in the welcoming Scarlett Place community - where small-town charm meets modern living. Imagine coming home to a quiet neighborhood where evenings are peaceful and mornings begin on your covered front porch with coffee in hand. Picture a home designed to give you space to gather, grow, and relax - all while enjoying the freedom of a NO HOA community.

    Antonio Murph Adams Homes Realty Inc

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  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 12PM - 5PM

    216 Rhett Dr, Bowdon, GA 30108

    $296,460

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,709 Sq Ft
    • 216 Rhett Dr
    • New 20 days ago

    Discover easy living in Bowdon in the desirable Scarlett Place community - where small-town charm meets modern comfort. Imagine pulling into your driveway and stepping into a beautifully designed ranch home where everything you need is on one level. Quiet mornings on your covered patio. Evenings hosting family in an open, inviting living space. Simple. Comfortable. Home. Spend your weekends

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  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 12PM - 5PM

    112 Scarlett Place Dr Unit 36, Bowdon, GA 30108

    $299,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,316 Sq Ft
    • 112 Scarlett Place Dr
    • Unit 36
    • New 20 days ago

    Discover the lifestyle waiting for you in Bowdon - where small-town charm, local flavor, and modern comfort come together. Imagine starting your mornings with a quiet walk through Historic Downtown Bowdon, coffee in hand, greeting friendly neighbors along Main Street. Picture weekends filled with seasonal events, community festivals, and relaxed evenings on your covered patio. This is peaceful

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Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Bowdon Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,350

Demographics

Total Population
2,549
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,203
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$67,437

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
15%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®®

20 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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