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Pepperidge

Pepperidge

Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia

Richmond County 30906
$222,721 Average Value
$128 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

What life is like in Pepperidge

South Augusta's Pepperidge neighborhood was named after the trees that once grew in the forests along Butler Creek. Residential development began here in the 1960s and 70s as the city expanded south, and most of the split-level and ranch-style homes from that era still stand. Construction continued into the early 2000s, creating a mix of styles. While mostly residential, Pepperidge offers easy access to recreational areas, from neighborhood parks to nature preserves, as well as everyday amenities like grocery stores and schools.

Pepperidge is a classic suburban neighborhood.
Pepperidge is a classic suburban neighborhood.
Pepperidge features tree-lined streets.
Pepperidge features tree-lined streets.
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A closer look at housing in Pepperidge

In Pepperidge, you’ll mostly find brick ranch-style homes, with split-levels, single-story New Traditionals and Colonial Revivals sprinkled in. Most houses were built between the 1970s and early 2000s, and many have updated bathrooms and renovated kitchens with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and fresh flooring. The neighborhood’s median sale price is around $215,000, with homes generally ranging from the high $100,000s to the lower $300,000s, depending on size, age and condition.

Split-level homes sit on lots with mature trees in Pepperidge.
Split-level homes sit on lots with mature trees in Pepperidge.
Houses in Pepperidge often feature manicured lots.
Houses in Pepperidge often feature manicured lots.
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Tobacco Road Elementary serves over 400 students.
Tobacco Road Elementary serves over 400 students.

Where Pepperidge students go to school

The Richmond County School System serves Pepperidge. Students are assigned to Tobacco Road Elementary School, Spirit Creek Middle School and Butler High School. They can also apply to several competitive magnet schools and specialty programs, and in-district transfers are available.

Pepperidge offers easy access to other parts of Augusta.
Pepperidge offers easy access to other parts of Augusta.

How Pepperidge connects to the rest of Augusta

People in Pepperidge rely on cars to get around. Peach Orchard Road runs through the area and handles most local travel. It connects to Interstate 520, which links to Interstate 20 and Deans Bridge Road. Downtown Augusta is about 10 miles north, the same distance as major employment hubs, like Fort Eisenhower and Uptown, the city’s medical district. For air travel, Augusta Regional Airport is just 5 miles east, while Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah is about 120 miles southeast. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta is about 150 miles west.

Things to do near Pepperidge

Life in Pepperidge means you are close to a wide variety of recreational spaces, in and around the neighborhood. For fun, you can visit:

  • Gracewood Community Center, with an outdoor basketball court, playground and picnic areas
  • Cambridge Neighborhood Park, located in a residential area and has a small play area, picnic shelter and open grassy field
  • Diamond Lakes Regional Park, about 6 miles away, which has a range of amenities, from tennis and volleyball courts to baseball fields and hiking trails
  • Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, about 7 miles east and spanning more than 1,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands

Gracewood Park boasts blue slides shaded by mature trees.
Gracewood Park boasts blue slides shaded by mature trees.
Cambridge Neighborhood Park offers covered areas for picnics.
Cambridge Neighborhood Park offers covered areas for picnics.
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Shopping and dining close to Pepperidge

While Pepperidge is primarily residential, it’s just a short drive from what you might need day to day. In Windsor Spring, the neighborhood to the west, there’s a Walmart Neighborhood Market, KJ’s Market, Family Dollar and casual dining options such as Dennis BBQ and Waffle House. For a wider range of local dining establishments, Downtown Augusta is about 10 miles away. The Summerville neighborhood, known for spots like Sheehan's Irish Pub and Arsenal Tap Room + Kitchen, is about 8 miles away.

KJ's Market boasts fresh produce and meat for residents' grocery needs.
KJ's Market boasts fresh produce and meat for residents' grocery needs.
A convenient Dollar Tree is available to residents for everyday needs.
A convenient Dollar Tree is available to residents for everyday needs.
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How flooding could affect life in Pepperidge

Augusta has a long history of flooding. Richmond County has been included in six federal flood disaster declarations, most recently for Hurricane Helene in 2024. Pepperidge sits on gently rolling terrain south of downtown, but Butler Creek, near its northern edge, has flood-prone areas along its banks. Here’s what potential homebuyers should know:

  • Augusta holds a Class 7 Community Rating System designation, which gives local flood insurance policyholders a premium discount.
  • The city has acquired over 70 flood-damaged properties through its buyout program since 2000, restoring natural floodplain storage.
  • Flood risk varies by lot, so buyers should review FEMA flood maps.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

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Airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field

22 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pepperidge US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,766
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,710
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,796
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632

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 Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$1,650
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,645
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,835

Demographics

Total Population
4,174
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,954
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$77,563

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%

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

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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