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A west Athens suburb that doubles as a popular shopping destination
Four shopping centers are all located within a mile of Oak Bend, home to national retailers, grocery stores and local restaurants. And that’s the pull – a Target, Walmart or Aldi trip less than a 10-minute drive if there’s no traffic. “This area is more commercialized,” says associate broker Michelle Farmer of Keller Williams Greater Athens. She’s sold homes across the region for nearly 20 years. “You have several big-box stores, plus it’s an easy drive to Five Points.” The community also features single-family houses and townhomes with large floor plans. Plus, Oak Bend is only a few miles from one of the highest-rated private schools in Georgia. “It’s also close to Athens Academy, which is an alternative to the public schools in the area.”
Multiple shopping options line the streets running through Oak Bend.
Several store options are available available to the residents of Oak Bend.
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A wide variety of townhomes and single-family homes
Oak Bend has a couple of subdivisions with townhomes, single-family houses and condominiums. Townhomes and condos are available in The Highlands at Woodlake for prices between $250,000 and $350,000. In the Idlewilde subdivision, craftsman-style homes sit close together on lots under 5,000 square feet. The houses measure around 1,500 square feet and are priced between $330,000 and $400,000. The Colleton Oaks subdivision features contemporary colonial and new traditional homes built in the early 2000s. They primarily measure over 2,500 square feet with four bedrooms for prices between $400,000 and $550,000. Some of the community’s largest homes are in Telfair Place, where contemporary colonials measure 3,000 to 4,500 square feet for prices between $550,000 and $750,000.
Newly constructed craftsman homes are very popular in the Oak Bend area.
Unique and custom built homes are popular in and round Oak Bend.
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Niche rated Athens Academy as a top 10 best private school in Georgia
The Clarke County School District serves nearly 12,500 students and scores an overall B on Niche. Oak Bend is home to Timothy Road Elementary School, which Niche gives a B and ranks among the top three best elementary schools in Clarke County. Niche gives Clarke Middle School a B-minus and Clarke Central High School an A-minus. Athens Academy, located about 5 miles outside Oak Bend, is an independent private school for kindergarten through 12th-grade students. In 2023, the Academy’s sports teams won over 50 state championships, and several students won national visual arts contests, like the Scholastic Gold Key Awards. Niche ranks the Academy among the top 10 best private schools in Georgia, giving them an overall A-plus.
Athens Academy is a highly rated private school found just outside Athens.
Timothy Elementary School recently underwent a school renovation on the front building.
Clarke Middle School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
Clarke Central High still stands in its original school building.
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Big-box stores flank Atlanta Highway
Oak Bend is home to a small shopping center accessible on Atlanta Highway. It’s anchored by a Target but also features JOANN Fabric and Crafts and GameStop. Atlanta Highway has more big-box stores, like Walmart Neighborhood Market and Aldi. Athens West Shopping Center features America’s Thrift Store, Big Lots, and a few spots to eat, such as Brett’s Restaurant. Clarke Crossing Shopping Center has several stores, like Academy Sports and Outdoors and Dollar Tree. There are a few restaurants along Timothy Road, like DePalma’s Italian Café. The restaurant serves pasta, like lasagna di Giorno, eggplant Florentine and pasta DePalma. Agua Linda serves authentic Mexican cuisine, like enchiladas de mole and torta loca.
DePalma's Italian restaurant is one of the popular spots in the Oak Bend area.
Other big box shopping options are available for those in and around Oak Bend.
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A trip to the market at Bishop Park
Bishop Park is about 5 miles outside Oak Bend and is a hub of recreation and community events. Across its 33 acres are softball diamonds, first-come-first-serve basketball courts and a pool. Plus, there are tennis courts and a playground for the kids. The park is also host to the Athens Farmers Market. The market hosts local farmers and artists every Saturday morning. There’s live music and a children’s booth with various activities. The market hosts several events throughout the year, like a strawberry pie eating contest and a Halloween market. Ben Burton Park is not as busy. It sprawls across 32 acres along the Middle Oconee River and features a 1.4-mile trail and a boat launch.
Oak Bend residents enjoy shopping at the weekly Athens Farmers market in Bishop Park.
Oak Bend is highly desirable and sought after area in Athens.
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Taking Atlanta Highway into downtown Athens
Oak Bend is bordered by the Atlanta Highway to the north, which leads toward downtown Athens about 5 miles away. Residents also use the Inner Loop 10 to get around the city. ACC Transit operates buses that shuttle across Atlanta Highway. St. Mary’s Hospital is about 3 miles away. Atlanta is about 65 miles southwest of the area, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 69 miles away.
The Beautiful and vibrant city of Athens can be found not far from Oak Bend.
Locals enjoy shopping throughout downtown Athens found just outside of Oak Bend.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oak Bend
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oak Bend Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Bend, Athens sell after 115 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Bend, Athens over the last 12 months is $349,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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