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Olde Town-Pinched Gut

Olde Town-Pinched Gut

Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia

Richmond County 30901
$156,728 Average Value
$129 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

How the past shapes the present in Olde Town-Pinched Gut

Along the Savannah River and just east of Downtown Augusta sits the city’s first neighborhood, Olde Town-Pinched Gut. It’s a nationally registered historic district, with a diverse collection of homes from the 19th and 20th centuries and Magnolia Cemetery, the oldest in Georgia, at its center. Ongoing revitalization efforts focus on preserving Olde Town-Pinched Gut’s historic architecture while also bringing homes up to modern standards. The walkable neighborhood is also a short distance from the Augusta Riverwalk, bus stops and local restaurants.

You'll see lots of historic residences in Olde Town-Pinched Gut.
You'll see lots of historic residences in Olde Town-Pinched Gut.
Olde Town-Pinched Gut offers easy access to the shops and restaurants in Downtown Augusta.
Olde Town-Pinched Gut offers easy access to the shops and restaurants in Downtown Augusta.
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Many historic homes in Olde Town-Pinched Gut have been renovated.
Many historic homes in Olde Town-Pinched Gut have been renovated.

A glance at Olde Town-Pinched Gut's housing

Olde Town-Pinched Gut is known for its historic architecture, with late 19th and early 20th-century homes. You’ll see everything from small Craftsman-style cottages and shotgun-style homes to large American Foursquares and Victorians. “There’s a chance to buy some really unique houses, some with long histories, if that is what a buyer is looking for,” says Ross Trulock, a Realtor with Blanchard and Calhoun and a long-time Augusta resident. Single-family homes typically start in the low $100,000s and can reach the low $300,000s. Because Olde Town-Pinched Gut is a designated historic district, exterior renovations may require a Certificate of Appropriateness.

May Park Community Center is home to an indoor basketball court in Olde Town-Pinched Gut.
May Park Community Center is home to an indoor basketball court in Olde Town-Pinched Gut.

Things to do in Olde Town-Pinched Gut

The May Park Community Center, once a military parade ground, has an outdoor playground, track and picnic areas. Indoors, it hosts year-round programming in its gymnasium and fitness rooms. Nearby, the Olde Town Community Garden offers plots for growing fresh produce and gardening workshops. And with its gridded streets, sidewalks and mature trees, Olde Town-Pinched Gut is a great neighborhood to run, walk or bike.

Olde Town-Pinched Gut is close to several shops and restaurants.
Olde Town-Pinched Gut is close to several shops and restaurants.

What you'll find in nearby Downtown Augusta

Olde Town-Pinched Gut is one of the only truly walkable neighborhoods in Augusta. Its close-in location gives residents easy access to all that downtown has to offer, including:

  • The Augusta Riverwalk, a multi-level brick walkway along the Savannah River, with picnic areas, manicured gardens, an amphitheater and a playground
  • The Augusta Market, an open-air farmers market held each Saturday
  • Museums, including the Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art
  • Local shops and restaurants, most of which line Broad Street

Public and private schools near Olde Town-Pinched Gut

The Richmond County School System serves Olde Town-Pinched Gut. The district has several school-choice pathways, including magnet schools, specialized programs and transfers to schools outside a student's attendance zone. Magnet admissions are competitive and based on factors such as academics, attendance, conduct and required assessments, while transfers are granted only when space is available. The city is also home to several private options, including Heritage Academy, located in the neighborhood. Serving kindergarten to eighth-grade students, it provides a Christian-based, college-preparatory education.

Getting around Augusta from Olde Town-Pinched Gut

Olde Towne-Pinched Gut offers access to several major thoroughfares, including Broad Street and Gordon Highway. Interstate 520 is just east, connecting the neighborhood to surrounding areas. Augusta Transit operates multiple bus routes in the neighborhood, and Augusta Regional Airport is about 8 miles away.

What to know about flooding in Olde Town-Pinched Gut

Located along the Savannah River, the neighborhood is in a flood zone. Augusta has a long history of flooding, and the city continues to manage risk through planning and mitigation efforts. Here’s what potential homebuyers should know about flooding in Olde Town-Pinched Gut:

  • In the early 20th century, a levee was built in the neighborhood to help protect it from frequent river flooding.
  • The city maintains floodplain maps, elevation records and flood insurance data through its Floodplain Management program.
  • Augusta participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which provides federally backed flood insurance to homeowners and renters.
  • Risk varies by address, so you should check flood maps for further information about individual properties.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field

18 min drive

Bus

East Boundary St & E Armour St Ob

Bus

Telfair St

Bus

Walton Way

Bus

Greene St - Heritage Academy

Bus

Telfair St & Third St

Bus

East Boundary St & E Watkins St Ob

Bus

Greene St & Second St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Olde Town-Pinched Gut US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 10 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
566
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
4.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,381
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,867
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,250
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

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
30
Median Rent
$1,097
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,195
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$895
Median Condo Rent
$990
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$990

Demographics

Total Population
2,738
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$26,574
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$44,876

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
69.3%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
14%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
50.3%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 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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