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East Augusta

East Augusta

Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia

Richmond County 30901

$101,101 Average Value
$104 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale
On the banks of the Savannah River, East Augusta is just east of Augusta tourist stops Olde Town-Pinched Gut and Downtown Augusta. While the neighborhood is older, the city has begun a revitalization effort, and now investors are following suit. Residents in East Augusta have easy access to downtown, the Augusta Riverfront and the Augusta Canal Trail.

“The city has been building affordable housing in this area, and now, with a bunch of undeveloped land here, we are starting to see investors enter the market,” says Mary Williams, a Realtor with Century 21 Jeff Keller Realty, who has been in the Augusta market for almost 20 years. “The area is near Old Town and Downtown Augusta, and there are plenty of things to do nearby."
East Augusta sits adjacent to Old Town Augusta one of the original parts of the city.
East Augusta sits adjacent to Old Town Augusta one of the original parts of the city.
East Augusta is one of the closest suburbs to downtown.
East Augusta is one of the closest suburbs to downtown.
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Affordable homes and new build opportunities

Minutes from the attractions that draw visitors to the city, East Augusta features wide city streets under the shadows of old-growth trees. The original home inventory is comprised of brick-front ranch-style and bungalow homes. With multiple vacant lots available for purchase, new construction Craftsman-bungalows are being built with a March 2024 completion date. Prices in East Augusta range from $42,000 to $256,000, but buyers can expect a two-bedroom bungalow to go for around $75,000, while a three-bedroom ranch-style rises to about $155,000. “The market is moving well in East Augusta. I have recently sold a home there, and the land I have for sale has received multiple inquiries already,” Williams says.
Brick ranch homes are some of the most popular styles of homes in East Augusta.
Brick ranch homes are some of the most popular styles of homes in East Augusta.
Rows of mature homes in well-established neighborhoods are found throughout East Augusta.
Rows of mature homes in well-established neighborhoods are found throughout East Augusta.
Rows of ranch homes can be found all throughout East Augusta.
Rows of ranch homes can be found all throughout East Augusta.
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Eastview Community Center is host to several events throughout the year in East Augusta.
Eastview Community Center is host to several events throughout the year in East Augusta.

Eastview Community Center & Park

Like most Augusta neighborhoods, East Augusta benefits from a community center and park with the Eastview Community Center and Park. The park features a dirt-infield baseball and softball field, a picnic shelter surrounded by open space and a track. The community center is available for rental and provides an indoor space for gathering. With East Augusta’s proximity to downtown and the Savannah River, residents are a short distance away from the Augusta Riverfront Trail and the Augusta Canal Trail.

Digital access in the Richmond County School System

The public school system for Augusta is the Richmond County School System (RCSS), which scores a C on Niche. Children and parents can individualize their middle and high school paths as the RCSS has multiple magnet and specialty schools. The districted path for the neighborhood is W.S. Hornsby Elementary and Middle School before heading to Lucy C. Laney High School. The elementary and middle schools, housed in the same building, earn a D-plus on Niche, while the high school is graded as a C-minus. Each high school student receives a laptop in the district's Power-Up 1:1 Technology Program.
Built in 1949 the Lucy Craft Laney High School is rich in heritage in West End.
Built in 1949 the Lucy Craft Laney High School is rich in heritage in West End.
Established in 1967 Hornsby Middle School has over 600 students of West End enrolled.
Established in 1967 Hornsby Middle School has over 600 students of West End enrolled.
Hornsby Elementary school is a rich and diverse place to learn for the local students.
Hornsby Elementary school is a rich and diverse place to learn for the local students.
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Ironman Triathlon and the Master’s

Each September, Augusta hosts a 70.1-mile Ironman Triathlon, which starts in the Savannah River, and then its running and biking course loops through East Augusta. When people think of Augusta, it is usually about the Master’s, which takes place the first week of April every year. Augusta National Golf Course is just 8 miles away. With its proximity to downtown, residents can catch a show at the Miller Theatre or a concert at James Brown Arena in the city’s entertainment district, which will be renovated with a new coliseum in the coming years.
Several bus stops make getting around East Augusta very easy.
Several bus stops make getting around East Augusta very easy.

Hop onboard the Augusta Transit

Augusta Public Transit provides multiple bus lines throughout the city, including Route 3 Gold – East Augusta. The line stops throughout the neighborhood and connects to each of the other routes, including all but three at the Transfer Facility. Locals can go downtown on Sand Bar Ferry Road, which turns into Broad Street. East Augusta has an on-ramp to Interstate 520, an auxiliary highway that encircles Augusta and North Augusta, South Carolina.

Dining on the Savannah and minutes from Downtown and Olde Town Augusta

With its northern border being the Savannah River, East Augusta has unprecedented access to the waters. Residents can book the Boathouse Community Center, with its main hall having a panoramic river view, for private parties. Minutes from downtown, locals can take a long walk or quick drive to Farmhaus Burger for a night out or try the Fox’s Lair, hidden in the basement of the Olde Town Inn. The closest grocery store option in East Augusta is the Dollar General on Broad Street. For more traditional options, residents can head west on Washington Road to find chain grocers like Fresh Market, Lidl and Kroger.
"The Farmstyle" burger is the most popular item on the menu at Farmhaus in East Augusta.
Grab a local beer made at the Savannah River Brewing Company East Augusta.
Grab a local beer made at the Savannah River Brewing Company East Augusta.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Erica Harris

    Erica Harris

    Keller Williams Realty Augusta

    (762) 800-8274

    49 Total Sales

    1 in East Augusta

    $115,000 Price

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  • Betsey Davis

    Betsey Davis

    Jim Hadden Real Estate

    (762) 775-5417

    226 Total Sales

    2 in East Augusta

    $64K - $116K Price Range

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  • Stephanie Menard

    Stephanie Menard

    Nexthome Resolute

    (706) 613-4389

    41 Total Sales

    1 in East Augusta

    $105,000 Price

    Stephanie Menard
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  • Shannon Rollings

    Shannon Rollings

    Responds Quickly

    Shannon Rollings Real Estate

    (762) 320-2613

    2,972 Total Sales

    7 in East Augusta

    $126K - $165K Price Range

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  • Lili Youngblood

    Lili Youngblood

    Responds Quickly

    Meybohm Real Estate - Wheeler

    (762) 775-5039

    180 Total Sales

    2 in East Augusta

    $55K - $120K Price Range

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  • Joan Steinberg

    Joan Steinberg

    Responds Quickly

    Blanchard & Calhoun - Scott Nixon

    (762) 775-2914

    89 Total Sales

    1 in East Augusta

    $60,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field

17 min drive

Bus

Azalea Ave & Albany Ave

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Oak St & Azalea Ave

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Courtland Dr & Fairhope St

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Sand Bar Ferry Rd - 200 Blk

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Fairhope St - Walton Oaks Apartments

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Kentucky Ave & Aiken St

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Fairhope St - 500 Blk

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Augusta US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 10 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

East Augusta Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in East Augusta, Augusta sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Augusta, Augusta over the last 12 months is $84,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$99,000
Median Sale Price
$84,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$95,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
933
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,240
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,572
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,641
Median Age
32
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$30,099
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,616

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.4%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100
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