Green Acres
Neighborhood in Albany, Georgia
Dougherty County 31707
Green Acres offers roomy lots
Green Acres brims with ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. Spacious half-acre lots, peppered with towering pines and oak trees draped with Spanish moss, rest along the quiet streets. Prices range from $150,000 to $300,000. Green Acres's CAP Index Crime Score is 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
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Hammer Jam is an anticipated annual event
The Albany Museum of Art, 3 miles away, has a 2,400-piece art collection and holds monthly events like Corks & Canvases, where patrons sip wine and re-create famous works of art. The annual Hammer Jam fundraiser for Flint River Habitat for Humanity features area bands, a beer garden and food trucks. It takes place in August at the Merry Acres Inn, 2 miles away on Dawson Road. “You’ll never get bored here. There’s always something to do,” says Vickie Giles-Griffin, a Realtor with Re/Max of Albany and a longtime city resident. “They have all kinds of events downtown. During Mardi Gras, they close the streets off and have parades and food vendors. We have a 10,000-seat civic center that brings in a lot of music.”Shopping and dining along Dawson Road
Dawson Road traces Green Acres’ southern edge, leading to plenty of familiar shopping chains. Harbor Freight Tools, T.J. Maxx, Publix and the Albany Mall, anchored by Dillard’s, are all along the strip. For dining, popular options include Albany Fish Company, whose shrimp & gator po’boy made the Georgia’s 100 Plates list put out by the state’s tourism department. “Further south, eating alligator is a thing,” McCrory says. “Most people say it tastes like chicken, but there’s a difference. It’s the texture mostly.” Harvest Moon is another local hangout for pizza and live music.
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Outdoor fun at Legacy Park
Willow Lake on Glenview Road is the neighborhood’s very own fishing hole. Just west of Green Acres, Sherwood Baptist Church’s Legacy Park has a playground, tennis courts, walking track and sand volleyball courts.
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Getting to Albany hot spots
U.S. Route 82, which runs from the coast of Georgia to New Mexico, is north of the neighborhood. Two of the city’s largest employers, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Albany State University are within 5 miles. The 691-bed hospital is 3 miles away on Third Avenue and the university is 5 miles away on College Drive. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 6 miles south, while downtown is a 4-mile drive via North Slappey Boulevard and Pine Avenue.Students attend Dougherty County Schools district schools
Green Acres is served by the Dougherty County Schools district. Public school students may attend Sherwood Acres Elementary, Merry Acres Middle and Westover High. The elementary and middle schools score C-minus Niche grades, while the high school has a C rating. Westover High has a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits at Albany State University.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vickki Blanch
Vickki Blanch
Responds QuicklyLove That House Realty Co.
(229) 509-7712
20 Total Sales
1 in Green Acres
$236,800 Price
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Kimberly Norman
Kimberly Norman
Norman & Norman Realtors
(888) 846-2570
114 Total Sales
2 in Green Acres
$148K - $175K Price Range
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Lee Ann R Adams
Lee Ann R Adams
Century 21 Smith Branch, LLC
(229) 800-3853
123 Total Sales
1 in Green Acres
$284,500 Price
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Amy Trejo
Amy Trejo
Vylla Home
(980) 447-2895
30 Total Sales
1 in Green Acres
$236,800 Price
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Sheryl Lewis
Sheryl Lewis
HomeSmart
(470) 536-9357
5 Total Sales
1 in Green Acres
$150,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Turtle Grove Park
Webb Park
Sherwood Park
Tift Park
Hawthorn Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Green Acres | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Green Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Acres, Albany sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Acres, Albany over the last 12 months is $236,800, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$240,000
Median Sale Price
$236,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$236,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
240
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,075
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$264,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,696 Sq Ft
- 1231 Hilltop Dr
FOR SALE AT AUCTION: Spacious 2,696 SqFt Brick Home on 0.735 Acres in Albany, GA 1231 Hilltop Drive is a well-maintained 2,696 sq. ft. brick home is situated on two lots totaling 0.735 acres. The main lot boasts mature landscaping and a fenced backyard, while the second lot is a wooded parcel, offering additional privacy, space for outdoor activities, or future possibilities. Inside,
Spencer Young Wiregrass Auction Group
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Homes for Rent
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$750 - $1,050 per month
- Whispering Pines Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 1404 Whispering Pines Rd
- Albany, GA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
765
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,796
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,801
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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