$300,396Average Value$226Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A developing community home to the UGA Health Sciences Campus
All eyes are on Oglethorpe after the University of Georgia announced in early 2024 that they're launching a new school of medicine. The school is set to open in 2026 at the existing UGA Health Sciences Campus, which occupies the eastern corner of the community between Oglethorpe and Prince Avenues. "A lot of people are going to be drawn to this," says Dr. Celine H. Evans, UGA '08, UGA DVM '12 and an associate broker with Sellect Realty. She went to school in Athens and lived there for eight years. "It's going to increase the overall commerce in the area." Oglethorpe is also home to Bishop Park, where for 50 years, the Athens Farmers Market has drawn people from across the city. Most of the neighborhood is UGA, medical offices and the park - but its mid-20th-century houses are within walking distance of most of these amenities. Plus, downtown and UGA's main campus are a short drive away on Prince Avenue.
The University of Georgia Health and Science campus can be found near Oglethorpe.
Bishop Park is located just outside of downtown Athens.
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Mid-20th century homes are within walking distance to amenities
Homes in Oglethorpe sit behind tree-lined streets on neatly mowed lawns. Oaks fill the lawns with leaves in the fall, and some towering pines add pinecones and needles to the mix. "There's not a lot sidewalks, so a lot of people will head to Bishop Park for recreation," Dr. Evans says. While a few mid-century modern homes are throughout, buyers will mostly find ranch-style houses from the 1950s and '60s. They usually measure between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet and have three to four bedrooms. Houses cost between $215,000 and $330,000. Some residents have renovated their homes, which has increased their value to over $330,000. On Prince Avenue, two-bedroom condominiums cost between $200,000 and $225,000.
Traditional style homes are popular in the Oglethorpe area.
The well established trees in Oglethorpe provide plenty of shade on the hot Summer days.
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Tennis at Bishop Park
Oglethorpe is home to Bishop Park, a 33-acre social hub. It has first-come-first-serve basketball and tennis courts, plus a few softball fields. It's also home to the Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy, which practices at the park's central gymnastics facility. The facility has a vaulting table, four balance beams, a spring floor and preschool equipment for young attendees. Visitors also spend time relaxing on the park's green. "I used to go to Bishop Park all the time," Evans says. "There's plenty of walking trails and lots of space to picnic." Across Hawthorne Avenue, The Athens YMCA features soccer fields, a track and an indoor pool. It also hosts several group exercise classes, from Pilates and Barre to yoga and HIIT. Some aquatics classes include aqua arthritis and aqua flow, two shallow-water courses. Forest Heights Baptist Church, located across Oglethorpe Avenue, has a baseball field and a large green area where locals gather.
The local gymnastics center at Bishop Park offers programs for all ages in Oglethorpe.
The YMCA bulldog mural stands at the front entrance of the building in Oglethorpe.
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Clarke Central High features a Freshman Academy
The Clarke County School District has an overall B on Niche and serves nearly 12,500 students. Homes located west of Hawthorne Avenue are zoned for Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary, which has a C-plus on Niche, and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle, which has a B-minus. Homes east of Hawthorne Avenue are zoned for Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary and Clarke Middle, which Niche gives a B-plus and B-minus, respectively. All homes in Oglethorpe are zoned for Clarke Central High School, which has an overall A-minus on Niche. The high school features a Freshman Academy, which helps graduating middle schoolers transition to high school through academic and emotional support.
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School of the newest school buildings in the area.
Clarke Central High still stands in its original school building.
Clarke Middle School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary resides in the historic schoolhouse in Athens, Georgia.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
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Oglethorpe is home to several medical facilities
Oglethorpe borders the Inner Loop 10, which circles Athens. ACC Transit buses shuttle across Oglethorpe Avenue, taking commuters into downtown Athens about 4 miles east. Oglethorpe is home to Resource Medical, a robust health center with various physicians and specialists. It has a dermatologist, endocrinologist and a sleep specialist. Piedmont Athens Regional is about a mile away, and St. Mary's Hospital is 1.5 miles away. Atlanta is about 70 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is about 71 miles away.
Oglethorpe sits next to the Athens iner-loop, providing easy transportation around town.
Oglethorpe is one of the fastest growing suburbs around Athens.
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Shopping along Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne Avenue, a four-lane commercial strip, bisects the community and connects residents with restaurants and stores. Bell's Food Store has produce, meats and fresh fruits, and CVS Pharmacy is one of the nearest drug stores. Homewood Village Shopping Center sits just north of the Inner Loop 10 and is home to Atlanta Mission: Athens Thrift Store and Dollar General Market. The shopping center also features Taqueria La Parrilla. The Mexican restaurant has classics like tacos, burritos and chimichangas, and specialty plates like Camarones a la Diabla and Steak a la Mexicana. Oglethorpe Garage is a nearby bar with outdoor seating. The bar has cocktails, beer and motorbike décor.
Oglethorpe Garage is one of the top hangout spots in Oglethorpe.
Taquera La Parilla it's a popular dining spot in Oglethorpe.
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Parks in this Area
Bishop Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oglethorpe
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oglethorpe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oglethorpe, Athens sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oglethorpe, Athens over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Designed to be a "pocket neighborhood", this proposed community features various living spaces all centered around a stately turn of the century foursquare home. This is an opportunity to build 9 Cottages, 2 Duplexes, 2 Quadplexes, 2 Carriage Houses, 1 Bungalow for a total of 22 Units in addition to the circa 1917 existing home. 56 total beds in the proposed development allow for an attractive
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,179
Median Age
32
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,791
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,801
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
43.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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