Linda Bell
Responds Quickly
Bell Realty & Co.
(833) 680-0282
147 Total Sales
1 in Bowdon
$195,000 Price
Bowdon
Located in Carroll County
Walking around the Alabama border town of Bowdon is like stepping into a time machine back to the mid-20th century. One-story brick commercial structures housing antique shops and soda fountains with Coca-Cola signs line the streets of this small city’s central business district. Neighbors eat fried chicken and hush puppies, shop for flowers and one-of-a-kind treasures and sip iced coffee in this welcoming community. “Bowdon is known as the friendly city,” says Kailey Robinson, a Realtor with Southern Homes & Land Realty. “Most people who live there were born and raised. The people in the school system were born and raised there. Everybody knows everybody.”
Away from the center of Bowdon, you’ll see sprawling farm lots, grassy, rolling lawns and tall, thick trees engulfing the quiet streetscapes. New home construction is underway, but the neighborhood also has structures built in the mid-20th century. Lot sizes can range from half an acre to farm properties with more than 100 acres. Estates with country pastures can cost $3 million, brick ranch-style homes can cost $350,000, farmhouses can cost $300,000 and brand-new modern ranch-style homes can go for $500,000. “There are historic homes in the city of Bowdon or there are homes with land outside of the city,” says Robinson. “There are all kinds of architecture. There aren’t townhomes and condos though. The city voted against that.”
Near the center of town is a small green space called Heritage Park. Every year, the holiday season kicks off with Bowdon by Candlelight, a downtown holiday event with musical performances, craft vendors and Santa Claus himself. Year-round, neighbors come to the park to sit on a bench or in the gazebo and get fresh air. Nature lovers will enjoy the Shiloh Walking Trail, a paved pathway through the woods with a covered bridge. Dogs will love the big, grassy pastures near the trail. Every year, rock musicians flock to Bowdon for an outdoor concert called Little Big Jam. The festival takes place over a weekend in the fall, and people bring tents and RVs to camp for the whole thing. Between bands, you can get your t-shirt tie-dyed or kick back on the grass and relax with your friends.
Supermarket chain Piggly Wiggly is near Bowdon’s commercial district for all your grocery shopping needs. Other supermarkets like Kroger and Publix are about 12 miles east in nearby Carrollton. That’s also where you’ll find big-box stores like Target, department stores like Belk and other retailers like the Home Depot and Ulta Beauty. Enjoy a rack of ribs or some pulled pork from local barbecue joint Smokin’ Pig, or bring the kids to El Mezcal for nachos and tacos. Sit at the counter at the Southern Lady Restaurant and enjoy pot roast and some sweet potato cobbler. There are plenty of food options in this tiny country town.
Kids in Bowdon can attend school through the Carroll County School System, which is highly rated, with an A from Niche. Most kids in Bowdon enroll at Bowdon Elementary School (rated A-minus), Bowdon Middle School (rated A-minus) and Bowdon High School (rated B-plus). Bowdon High School’s football team won the Class A Division 2 state championship game in 2022.
Bowdon sits along Georgia State Route 166, which runs east to Carrollton and west to Alabama. State Route 100 runs north to south through the town and eventually hits Interstate 20, an east-to-west highway connecting Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta. Bowdon is a charming small town with an old-timey feel. With its cute country attributes and funky merchants, it has lots going for it.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Linda Bell
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Linda Hilley
Linda Hilley
RE/MAX SOUTHERN
(770) 766-9381
124 Total Sales
3 in Bowdon
$85K - $265K Price Range
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Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant
BHGRE Metro Brokers
(770) 525-2704
77 Total Sales
1 in Bowdon
$255,000 Price
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Jordan McEnery
Jordan McEnery
Sky High Realty
(770) 501-6725
182 Total Sales
6 in Bowdon
$129K - $340K Price Range
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The Joe Carbone Team
The Joe Carbone Team
Responds QuicklyCompass
(470) 491-1017
472 Total Sales
1 in Bowdon
$794,000 Price
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Mayra Senquiz
Mayra Senquiz
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Crown Group
(877) 629-8290
316 Total Sales
1 in Bowdon
$240,000 Price
Schools
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Bowdon Housing Trends
On average, homes in Bowdon, GA sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bowdon, GA over the last 12 months is $282,950, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$310,849
Median Sale Price
$282,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$304,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
35
Months of Supply
3.90
Homes for Sale
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$150,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,440 Sq Ft
- 110 Bevis Cir
Charming Bungalow in the Heart of Bowdon - Perfect for Homeowners or Investors! Nestled in the heart of Bowdon, GA, 110 Bevis Cir offers small-town charm with easy access to schools, dining, and local amenities. Enjoy a friendly community with year-round events, nearby parks, and plenty of recreational opportunities. Whether you're a homeowner or investor, this centrally located property
Jemel SmithCrye-Leike, Realtors(470) 649-2545 -
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$299,500
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,846 Sq Ft
- 1184 Tyus Veal Rd
- New 2 days ago
Perfectly loved and cared for home with 1.7 acres of outdoor space for playing, gardening, and relaxing including a front porch and back patio. The living room, kitchen and dining are open making it easy for families to enjoy each other and includes a breakfast bar plus tons of cabinet and counter space. A very spacious mudroom allows for optimal organization and is large enough for additional
Nichol Langley Harper Realty
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Bowdon Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,549
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,203
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,437
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.