Gail Gingrey Team
Meybohm Real Estate - Aiken
(762) 775-2913
254 Total Sales
1 in Harrisburg
$350,000 Price
Harrisburg
Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia
Richmond County 30904
Once the site of a buzzing 1800s mill village along the Augusta Canal, locals say the neighborhood of Harrisburg is where historic charm meets modern convenience. “Harrisburg definitely has a lot of character and it's close to downtown,” says Anna-Marie Boykin, a Realtor with Southeastern Residential. “There's a big revitalization effort going on there right now. The homes are very charming, but a lot of them hadn’t been kept up. Investors are coming in and modernizing them.”
Located less than 5 miles from downtown Augusta, those looking to move to Harrisburg will find a wealth of early 1900s bungalows, primarily in the craftsman and shotgun styles. Some still feature original characteristics such as stained-glass windows, fireplaces and clawfoot bathtubs. They typically range in size from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet and rest on small lots of one-tenth of an acre.
Prices here range anywhere from less than $100,000 to $250,000, depending on whether a house has been renovated. “The average time on the market is 64 days, but it really just depends,” Boykin says. “Something distressed might go quickly because investors want to swoop in and renovate it and flip it. So, it could be few days, or it could be multiple weeks.”
Public school students in the area may attend W.S. Hornsby Elementary and W.S. Hornsby Middle, which are located next door to each other, and Lucy C. Laney High School. The high school is named after Lucy Craft Laney, who in 1883 founded the first school for black students in Augusta. It earns an overall grade of C-, according to Niche.
Harrisburg residents have easy access to nationally known chains and independent shops: Starbucks, Family Dollar and Lanier’s butcher shop are all in the neighborhood. Larger grocery stores such as Kroger and Publix are less than 5 miles away on Washington Rd. For a taste of something local, try Chef’s House. Southern comfort foods such as fried chicken, collard greens and peach cobbler are served buffet-style inside a pink cottage. So, diners really do feel like they’ve having dinner at a chef’s house.
Recreation options abound here. At the nearby Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta, you can shoot some hoops, swim laps at the pool, work out in the gym, or unwind by soaking in the hot tub. The neighborhood’s Vernon Forrest Park offers a traditional playground and tennis courts. And a portion of the 10-mile Augusta Canal Historic Trail passes through Harrisburg. Those who visit are likely to see kayakers paddling the canal, joggers running along the paved paths, and the historic Sibley and King mills, which still stand along the waterway.
For entertainment on a wider scale, downtown Augusta is just five minutes away. Popular pastimes include catching a music concert at the 8,000-seat James Brown Areana or the more intimate Miller Theatre, a restored 1940 movie palace. And from March to November, many locals spend their Saturdays supporting area artisans and food vendors at the Augusta Market, which takes place at 8th St. Plaza along the Savannah River.
“Harrisburg is a great place for anyone looking for an affordable home that’s close to downtown,” Boykin says. “You can get a house that’s been renovated, for not a lot of money. It’s an up-and-upcoming neighborhood.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gail Gingrey Team
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Kenneth Woods
Kenneth Woods
Fast Track Realty, LLC
(901) 403-8653
56 Total Sales
1 in Harrisburg
$79,900 Price
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Gerilyn Delaurentys
Gerilyn Delaurentys
Summer House Realty
(762) 320-2621
111 Total Sales
1 in Harrisburg
$127,400 Price
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Shannon Rollings
Shannon Rollings
Responds QuicklyShannon Rollings Real Estate
(762) 320-2613
2,994 Total Sales
15 in Harrisburg
$50K - $200K Price Range
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Derek Whitner
Derek Whitner
Responds QuicklyBHGRE Metro Brokers
(470) 670-0517
178 Total Sales
3 in Harrisburg
$59K - $80K Price Range
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Emily Hadden
Emily Hadden
Responds QuicklyBlanchard & Calhoun - Scott Nixon
(762) 775-2908
202 Total Sales
1 in Harrisburg
$136,250 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dyess Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Springfield Village Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Richmond County Hickman Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Lake Olmstead Park
Sandy Hills Community Center
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Bedford Heights Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harrisburg | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harrisburg, Augusta sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Harrisburg, Augusta over the last 12 months is $132,358, up 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$145,000
Median Single Family Price
$154,900
Median Townhouse Price
$108,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$100
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Months of Supply
4.30
Median List Price
$142,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
53%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,027
Median Year Built
1921
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,268
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,514
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,964
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,920
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,417
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.3%
College Graduates
20.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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