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Hancock Mill

Hancock Mill

$262,364 Average Value
$168 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Find a quiet, country lifestyle in Hancock Mill

Hancock Mill is a rural community about 20 miles south of Downtown Augusta. Farmland and single-family homes on forested lots give residents room to breathe, while major thoroughfares keep the rest of the region within easy reach. Daily errands typically require a drive to nearby areas like Hephzibah, but that distance is what keeps the neighborhood quiet. Pointe South Golf Club sits within Hancock Mill, and several large parks are close by, offering a sense of privacy without feeling truly remote.

Hancock Mill residents value private lots that offer space.
Hancock Mill residents value private lots that offer space.
Hancock Mill is a neighborhood that's shaded by mature trees.
Hancock Mill is a neighborhood that's shaded by mature trees.
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Homes usually come with room to spread out

Hancock Mill leans rural, with single-family homes spread across spacious, wooded lots. “It’s such a small community,” says Drew May, co-owner of Leading Edge Real Estate, who has served Richmond County homebuyers for nearly 30 years. “There are a lot of pine trees and many farms that grow peanuts, collard greens and whatnot.” Two main subdivisions anchor Hancock Mill, with ranch-style homes along the two-lane roads that run through the surrounding areas. Hancock Mill, which is the community’s namesake, has manufactured homes, while Arcadia features New Traditional homes from the early 2000s. Depending on size, age and condition, home prices typically range from the low $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. Undeveloped plots of land often sell for under $100,000. “You’re going to find one to two-acre lots for the most part,” May says.

Manufactured homes are available in Hancock Mill.
Manufactured homes are available in Hancock Mill.
The Arcadia subdivision within Hancock Mill features homes built during the early 2000s.
The Arcadia subdivision within Hancock Mill features homes built during the early 2000s.
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How Hancock Mill compares to nearby neighborhoods

When home shopping in Augusta, buyers typically compare Hancock Mill to a handful of nearby neighborhoods. These communities share a rural feel, larger lot sizes and Richmond County School System zoning. Hancock Mill’s median sale price hovers around $200,000, which is slightly higher than in nearby Pepperidge and Richmond Factory. The neighborhood has a lower median sale price than in McBean, McDade, Cross Creek and Pinetucky.

Pine Hill Middle School is a public school in Augusta, Georgia.
Pine Hill Middle School is a public school in Augusta, Georgia.

Richmond County schools serve the area

Richmond County School System serves Hancock Mill. Students typically attend McBean Elementary School, Pine Hill Middle School and Cross Creek High School, with some addresses in the northern part of the neighborhood zoned to Goshen Elementary School. Additionally, families can pursue school choice through four competitive magnet schools and more than six specialized programs. Admission is based on academics, attendance, conduct and systemwide reading and math assessment. In-district transfers are granted only when the requested school has available space.

Locals are connected to Augusta and a major employer

Hancock Mill is car-dependent, and it’s easy to access Route 25, which eventually connects with Interstate 520 and Route 78, from the neighborhood. Downtown Augusta is about 20 miles north. You can reach the city’s medical district, located in the Uptown neighborhood, in roughly the same distance. Fort Eisenhower, Augusta’s largest employer, is an approximately 18-mile drive northwest. For air travel, Augusta Regional Airport is about 11 miles away, while Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta sit about 110 miles and 160 miles away, respectively.

Augusta's medical district is about 10 miles from Hancock Mill.
Augusta's medical district is about 10 miles from Hancock Mill.
US Route 25 runs past Hancock Mill and provides a direct route to Downtown Augusta.
US Route 25 runs past Hancock Mill and provides a direct route to Downtown Augusta.
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Just east of Hancock Mill, McBean Community Park offers playgrounds and walking trails for families.
Just east of Hancock Mill, McBean Community Park offers playgrounds and walking trails for families.

Parks and golf courses near Hancock Mill

Hancock Mill is near a wide variety of outdoor areas, offering plenty of things to do throughout South Augusta. “Many people here like hunting, fishing, gardening and other outdoor activities,” May says. Here’s what most residents can reach within a short drive of their homes:

  • Pointe South Golf Club, a semi-private 18-hole course
  • McBean Community Park, a small outdoor space with a playground and picnic areas
  • Applewood Golf Course, a public 18-hole course on a former apple orchard
  • Diamond Lakes Regional Park, which spans nearly 300 acres and includes stocked fishing ponds, picnic areas, playgrounds, a range of sports facilities, walking trails and more

Hancock Mill families stop by Dollar General regularly.
Hancock Mill families stop by Dollar General regularly.

Shopping and dining within a short drive

Other than Dollar General and some convenience stores, Hancock Mill has limited commercial activity, so you’ll have to drive outside the neighborhood for most shopping and dining. But the surrounding areas can easily cover daily errands. Within about 10 miles, you can reach grocery stores such as KJ’s Market and other everyday conveniences like pharmacies, nail salons and banks. Restaurant choices include Bambino's New York Style Pizzeria and Victoria's Mexican Restaurant.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field

21 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hancock Mill US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
343
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,019
On par with the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
750
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$850
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
1,257
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,285
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$100,502

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
79.1%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
10.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
58%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Not bikeable

Bikeability®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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