Merry Acres
Neighborhood in Albany, Georgia
Dougherty County 31707
Merry Acres offers plenty of land
Ranch homes and Colonial Revivals built from the 1960s through the 1990s are the dominant styles in Merry Acres. Houses sit far back from the narrow streets on spacious lots of nearly an acre. Properties are peppered with towering pine and oak trees strewn with Spanish moss. “All the homes have great bones and nice-sized lots,” Watson says. Prices typically range from $225,000 to $325,000.
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Hammer Jam fundraiser takes place in the neighborhood
Residents look forward to the annual Hammer Jam fundraiser for Flint River Habitat for Humanity, which features area bands, a beer garden and food trucks. It takes place at the Merry Acres Inn every August. The Tift Park Community Market is a go-to spot to shop for fresh produce and handmade crafts. There’s also live music every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Monroe Street, 3 miles away. “It’s a great little farmers market,” Watson says. “They have people there cooking pizzas.”Shopping and dining on Dawson Road
On the eastern border of Merry Acres is Dawson Road, home to Publix at Albany Square and retail options like Dillard's and Belk at Albany Mall. Dawson Road is one of the city's main thoroughfares. “We have some great restaurants around there," says Vickie Giles-Griffin, a Realtor with Re/Max of Albany, who grew up in the area. "Bianca’s is an Italian place on Dawson Road. It’s the greatest thing we’ve got. The Catch is another one right off Dawson. It has really good seafood.” The Manor House Pub at Merry Acres Inn serves as a social hub for the neighborhood along that strip. The popular bar and restaurant has double-decker porches and outdoor seating. "You can order sandwiches and stuff,” Watson says. “People go there after work for drinks or to play cornhole. You can become a member and use the pool at the inn.”
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Swimming, pickleball and exercise classes at the Albany YMCA
Baldwin Park, on Baldwin Drive, offers a playground for the kids to play right in the neighborhood. The Albany YMCA, on Gillionville Road, has a heated indoor pool, an outdoor track, and courts for basketball, racquetball, pickleball and tennis. It also holds more than 60 weekly fitness classes ranging from yoga to water aerobics.
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Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is close by
U.S. Route 82, which spans from the Georgia coast to New Mexico, is north of the neighborhood. Downtown is a 3-mile drive via Dawson Road and Pine Drive. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a 691-bed facility, is 3 miles away on Third Avenue. Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 5 miles south. “The traffic is wonderful in Albany. You don’t have to deal with all the congestion,” Giles-Griffin says. “That’s one of my favorite things about living here.”Westover High School preps students for the future
Public school students may attend Live Oak Elementary, Merry Acres Middle School and Westover High. Part of the Dougherty County Schools district, the elementary and high schools score C Niche grades, while the middle school has a C-minus rating. Westover offers 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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Trisha Laine
Trisha Laine
Responds QuicklyRobins Realty Group
(850) 788-7432
246 Total Sales
1 in Merry Acres
$192,000 Price
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Amy Trejo
Amy Trejo
Vylla Home
(980) 447-2895
30 Total Sales
2 in Merry Acres
$19K - $112K Price Range
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Annick Smith
Annick Smith
Coldwell Banker Walden & Kirkland
(229) 509-7693
5 Total Sales
1 in Merry Acres
$370,000 Price
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Kamerin Bazemore
Kamerin Bazemore
Southern Classic Realtors
(478) 551-3579
531 Total Sales
1 in Merry Acres
$245,000 Price
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Lacey McCarty
Lacey McCarty
Hrp Realty, LLC
(229) 509-7896
14 Total Sales
1 in Merry Acres
$300,000 Price
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Laura Beth Barfield
Laura Beth Barfield
Corcoran Classic Living
(470) 670-0854
35 Total Sales
1 in Merry Acres
$224,900 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Riverfront Park
Turtle Grove Park
Webb Park
Sherwood Park
Shadowlawn Park
Baldwin Park
Tift Park
Pine Lake
Hawthorn Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Merry Acres | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Merry Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merry Acres, Albany sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Merry Acres, Albany over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$220,000
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$220,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
468
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
56.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,164
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,654
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
975
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,714
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,209
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.2%
Advanced Degrees
18.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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