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Turpin Hill: a residential pocket near Downtown Augusta
Less than 5 miles from Downtown Augusta, Turpin Hill is a small residential neighborhood. Despite the community's urban location, mature trees and dense brush surround its brick cottages. Home conditions here can vary, with some properties newly renovated and others in need of work. But the area is part of a broader city initiative to improve housing and add commercial spaces. While this work is ongoing, Turpin Hill’s proximity to downtown, popular parks, the medical district and Augusta University gives residents easy access to the city's wider amenities.
Traditional brick ranch-style homes are the most common houses in Turpin Hill.
Turpin Hill is just a short drive from the heart of Augusta.
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How revitalization is shaping Turpin Hill’s housing
Brick cottages and ranch-style homes sit on small lots in Turpin Hill. Mostly built in the early to mid-20th century, these modest houses often feature covered front porches, hardwood floors and fenced-in yards. "I sold a house there that was over 100 years old," says Melvin Speight, a broker associate with Century 21 Magnolia who has sold homes throughout the city. "Those houses have character and charm… and people are going in there and fixing things up.” That spirit of renovation is part of a larger vision for the area. The Turpin Hill Revitalization Concept Plan is focused on the neighborhood’s housing, with proposed mixed-income townhouses, single-family homes and senior living facilities. A local grocery store is also part of the plan. Depending on a property’s size, age and condition, home prices in Turpin Hill can range from the mid-$20,000s to the low $200,000s, with completely renovated homes at the top. With a median sale price of just over $54,000, homes in Turpin Hill are significantly more affordable than much of Augusta; the city’s median sale price, by comparison, is $232,000.
Small, single-story homes can be found scattered throughout Turpin Hill.
Several investment opportunities await in Turpin Hill.
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What to know about school choice in Richmond County
The Richmond County School System serves Turpin Hill. The district offers school choice through magnet schools, specialized programs and open-enrollment transfers. Magnet- and specialized-program placement depends on application criteria such as grades, testing and, in some cases, auditions or lottery procedures. Transfers are governed by available space and district policy.
Getting outside near Turpin Hill
Turpin Hill is mostly residential, but it’s surrounded by things to do. The neighborhood is a short distance from these popular outdoor spaces:
The Riverwalk Augusta, a multi-level brick trail along the Savannah River with parks, gardens, a playground and a Saturday farmers market in the spring and fall
The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, featuring nearly 8 miles of flat, tree-shaded trails for walking and biking, plus guided boat tours and kayaking on calm waters
Pendleton King Park, covering more than 65 acres, with pine forests, marshes, an 18-hole disc golf course, an off-leash dog park and nature trails
Several grocery stores are just a short drive from Turpin Hill.
Eating out in Downtown Augusta and where to run errands
Turpin Hill’s location, about 3 miles from Downtown Augusta, is one of its biggest draws. The nearby city center not only provides entertainment, with spots like the Imperial Theatre and Augusta Museum of History, but also shopping and dining. Downtown, you’ll find spots like:
Frog Hollow Tavern, a farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal menus
The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery, with homemade desserts and Southern lunch plates
Johannsen Sporting Goods, a family-owned shop selling athletic equipment
The Book Tavern, an independent bookstore
Everyday amenities are also within reach. In the Richmond Hill neighborhood, about 2 miles away, there’s a Piggly Wiggly grocery store and a Roses discount retailer. In Laney Walker, about a mile away, you can find a Walgreens Pharmacy. Other necessities, like gas stations, banks, nail salons and barber shops, surround Turpin Hill.
Getting around from Turpin Hill
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and state Route 4, two major thoroughfares, run through Turpin Hill, and several bus stops are nearby, providing access to the rest of Augusta. Downtown is about 3 miles away, while the city’s medical district and Augusta University are located in the Uptown neighborhood, which is just north. The area’s largest employer, Fort Eisenhower, is roughly a 10-mile drive. For air travel, Augusta Regional Airport is about 7 miles south, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah is about 120 miles southeast and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta is about 155 miles west.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Turpin Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Turpin Hill, Augusta sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Turpin Hill, Augusta over the last 12 months is $54,450, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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