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Lake Park offers convenient living
Home to boutique shops and minutes from major retailers, Albany’s Lake Park is all about convenience. While amenities are close by, there’s no through traffic in the residential area, so the community retains a quiet, peaceful feel. “It’s one of the oldest, most prestigious neighborhoods in our city,” says Vickie Giles-Griffin, a Realtor with Re/Max of Albany, who grew up in Lake Park. “The neighborhood has its own lake where people go fishing and jogging. Park Lake Elementary is right in the neighborhood. No matter where you live, you are just four to six blocks away from the school. I walked to school every day.”
No HOA fees in Lake Park
Lake Park teems with ranch-style homes from the 1950s through the ‘80s that rest along quiet streets. Properties feature roomy lots with more than a quarter-acre of land, dotted by towering loblolly pines. “A lot of those homes have been updated and redone,” says Lauren Watson, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker/Walden & Kirkland, who lives in Albany. “They’re older, but they’re well-maintained.” Prices typically range from $175,000 to $300,000. “There are no HOA fees, which people love,” Giles-Griffen says. Lake Park has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, slightly lower than the national average of 4.
Family homes with spacious yards are common in Lake Park.
Lake Park has a variety of home styles throughout the neighborhoods.
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Shopping on Dawson Road
Lake Park is partially bordered by Dawson Road, a major thoroughfare that leads to familiar chains like Publix, Target and Dillard’s at Albany Mall. However, there are some mom-and-pops right in the neighborhood. At the northern end of Lake Park, locals can pick up homemade soups and boiled peanuts at Tommy Mc’s Produce and freshly baked cookies and cupcakes at The Cakery. Restaurant options in that area include RJ Alverson’s Rib Shack and The Mayberry Diner for Southern comfort food.
Residents of Lake Park can shop at the local Dollar General.
The Albany Mall is just a short drive away from Lake Park.
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Exercise classes and clubs at the Albany Museum of Art
In addition to housing a 2,400-piece art collection, the Albany Museum of Art holds monthly events like Yoga in the Gallery and an after-school art club for kids of all ages. It’s located just south of the neighborhood on Meadowlark Drive. Vendors at the Tift Park Community Market sell everything from po’boys to handmade jewelry. The weekly event also features live music. It takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 miles away on North Monroe Street.
The Albany Museum of Art is a local landmark of Lake Park.
Lake Park residents can visit the exhibits in the Albany Museum of Art.
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Lake Park is home to Lake Park Elementary
Lake Park is served by the Dougherty County Schools district. Public school students can attend the neighborhood’s Lake Park Elementary, which earns a B Niche grade, before moving on to C-minus-rated Merry Acres Middle and C-rated Westover High School. Through a partnership with nearby Albany State University, Westover offers a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school.
Outdoor fun at Legacy Park
The neighborhood’s 25-acre Lake Loretta on East Edgewater Drive is a popular spot to jog around the water or feed the ducks. Just north, Sherwood Baptist Church’s Legacy Park on Whispering Pines Road is an 82-acre green space that’s open to the public. It has a playground, tennis courts, a 1.5-mile walking track and a fishing pond.
Residents can enjoy the pavilions at Sherwood Park.
Sherwood Park has many amenities for residents.
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Getting to Albany hotspots
U.S. Route 82, which spans from the Georgia coast to New Mexico, is north of the neighborhood. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a 691-bed facility, is 4 miles away via Dawson Road, and Phoebe Urgent Care is on Lake Park Drive, right in the neighborhood. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 6 miles south. Downtown is a 4-mile drive by way of Dawson Road and Pine Drive. “Nothing is too far from anything in Albany,” Watson says. “That’s one of the great things about living here.”
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New Listing in Sought-After Lake Park – Corner Lot Beauty! Step into style and comfort with this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home that boasts unmatched curb appeal and a prime corner lot location. Inside, you'll find a classic traditional floor plan featuring a welcoming foyer, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious den with a cozy brick fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings or
New Lake Park listing on corner lot! 4 BR/2 BA brick home with great curb appeal. Traditional floor plan with foyer and LR/DR. Kitchen has tile floors, stainless appliances and breakfast area. Large den with built-in bookcase and a brick fireplace. Double carport with utility/storage room, nice patio, established landscaping, and a separate storage building in backyard.
Lake Park! Four bedroom, 2.5 bath brick home with 2,155 square feet of living space with hardwood floors, spacious rooms, and tons of storage! The living room has built-in shelves and cabinets, great kitchen with vinyl flooring and lots of cabinet and counter space. Wonderful screened in porch wired for tv overlooking the fenced backyard.
FOR LEASE! This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom house is move-in ready, having recently undergone renovations including new cabinetry, a new stove, microwave, and countertops! Renovations have also been made to the bathrooms, as well as fresh interior painting!
This brick home in the Lake Park Elementary school area is located close to the school, is all brick, and is ready for a tenant to occupy. It is located near retail shopping, has an eat in kitchen, formal living room, a separate dining room, a den with a fireplace and a double carport.
Corporate LEASE!!! FURNISHED! A must see Atomic Ranch home with keyed bedrooms. Pictures do not do it justice!! Two master suites. Bedrooms are extra large! Two sitting rooms, fireplace, large kitchen. This property is lightly furnished, utilities not included.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,331
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,826
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,081
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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