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Albion Acres

Albion Acres

$123,388 Average Value
$99 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

What life is like in Albion Acres

Albion Acres is a small neighborhood, about 5 miles from Downtown Augusta and 8 miles from Fort Eisenhower. While it has easy access to major thoroughfares, interior streets don’t see a lot of cut-through traffic, so the neighborhood maintains a residential feel. Minnick Park is within walking distance for many residents, and nearby shopping centers make running errands quick and easy. Altogether, Albion Acres is a south Augusta pocket with convenient access to everything you’d need day-to-day, without sacrificing a single-family home on a quiet street.

Albion Acres is located in south Augusta, Georgia.
Albion Acres is located in south Augusta, Georgia.
Albion Acres is a short drive from all that Augusta has to offer.
Albion Acres is a short drive from all that Augusta has to offer.
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Albion Acres is an established neighborhood with single-family options

In Albion Acres, single-family homes from the mid-1900s sit on compact lots shaded by mature trees. Ranch-style homes are by far the most common housing style here, but you’ll also see single-story cottages, minimal traditionals and new construction sprinkled in. Many have been renovated over the years, with new kitchens, roofs and bathrooms. Others still need updates, and these properties often cost under $100,000. Most homes in Albion Acres range in price from the low $100,000s to the low $200,000s, depending on size, age and condition.

Albion Acres features many ranch-style homes.
Albion Acres features many ranch-style homes.
Homes in Albion Acres sit on shaded lots.
Homes in Albion Acres sit on shaded lots.
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How school choice works in Augusta

The Richmond County School System serves Albion Acres. Families can take advantage of the district’s choice pathways, including four competitive magnet schools, specialized academic programs and transfer opportunities. Programs focus on several areas like fine arts, health sciences, cybersecurity and technology.

Things to do in and around Albion Acres

In the center of the neighborhood, Minnick Park is a small green space with a basketball court, playground, picnic area and open field. Larger outdoor areas are just a short drive away, including:

  • The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, where a scenic towpath runs along the historic canal and the Augusta Canal Discovery Center showcases the city’s industrial history
  • Pendleton King Park, a scenic bird sanctuary that spans more than 60 acres and features a disc golf course, dog park, trails and more
  • Augusta Municipal Golf Course, with an 18-hole course and a 9-hole short course, called “The Patch,” designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Designs
  • Aqueduct Park, which features a pre-Civil War aqueduct and a waterfall that cascades into a natural swimming hole

Commercial hubs surround Albion Acres

Southgate Plaza, just outside Albion Acres in the Richmond Hill neighborhood, includes a Piggy Wiggly grocery store. The shopping center is located along Gordon Highway, where you can also find several everyday services and casual dining options. The nearby North Leg neighborhood provides a wide variety of commercial amenities, including Augusta Mall, with more than 100 tenants, and surrounding retail centers that offer big-box stores like Walmart, nationally known retailers like T.J. Maxx and chain restaurants.

What the commute is like from Albion Acres

Augusta Transit buses serve the neighborhood, and Gordon Highway and Deans Bridge Road run through, connecting residents to the rest of Augusta and beyond. You can reach the following employment hubs within a short drive:

  • Downtown Augusta in about 6 miles
  • Fort Eisenhower in about 8 miles
  • The medical district in about 4 miles
  • Augusta University in about 4 miles
For air travel, Augusta Regional Airport is about 10 miles south. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah is about 115 miles southeast, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta is about 150 miles west.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field

17 min drive

Bus

Milledgeville Rd & Murphey Rd

Bus

Milledgeville Rd & Wilkinson Cir Ob

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Olive Rd & Shirley Ave Ib

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Deans Bridge Rd & Richmond Hill Rd Ob

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Milledgeville Rd & Crepe Myrtle Dr Ib

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Gordon HWY - Gordon Village Sc

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Olive Rd & Roosevelt Dr

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Albion Acres US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 9 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,081
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
5.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,282
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,766
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$1,125
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,125
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,250
Median Townhouse Rent
$775
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
3,713
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$25,886
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$38,551

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.7%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
11.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Albion Acres
Alettia Rucker
Covenant Realtors, LLC
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