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An established residential community north of historic downtown Brunswick
Despite its name, the neighborhood of New Town is tethered to Brunswick's oldest communities, settled just north of the city's historic downtown. The residential neighborhood is part of a broader effort from organizations like Main Street Brunswick and the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority to redevelop downtown and its surrounding communities. Older houses are being renovated, and new businesses are coming into town. "The whole area is evolving," says local Realtor Will Duckworth of Duckworth Properties. Duckworth was born and raised in Brunswick and has sold homes across the area for seven years. "While it's changing a lot, it still has its history, making it beautiful and interesting at the same time." New Town's housing prices are lower than many surrounding communities, including the Golden Isles. "The prices in the barrier islands are all so high, and people are coming here," Duckworth says.
New Town is located just outside of downtown Brunswick.
New Town has a vintage charm in its neighborhood.
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Historic cottages and bungalows in need of a few repairs
New Town's narrow streets are shaded by tall, mature oaks draped with Spanish moss. Those trees often shade early 20th-century bungalows that measure between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet and tend to have two to three bedrooms. The neighborhood also features many historic cottages from the late 19th century that measure around 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms. Many of the community's older homes have been renovated, while others still need a few repairs. Homes needing repairs list anywhere between $30,000 and $100,000. Updated or newer homes list from $100,000 to $350,000.
Older cottages in New Town date back a hundred or more years.
New Town has space for renovations on their more historic homes.
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Jumping in the East River
Much of New Town overlooks the East River and salt marshes to the west, and the Brunswick Landing Marina offers river access. The marina features standard and wide-beam boat slips for short- or long-term stays; boaters can also rent a slip for a few hours. Several marina amenities, from yoga classes to a 22-acre dog park, are accessible to renters staying for at least a day. The marina was also a former U.S. Navy hole, so it's protected by land on three sides. New Town is home to two public squares. Orange Square features a splash pad and basketball courts, and Palmetto Square has tennis courts. Both squares offer green space and small playgrounds.
The Brunswick Landing marina offers New Town private docking for their boats.
New Town can easily access the Sidney Lanier Bridge to Jekyll Island or Saint Marys.
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Glynn Academy's Golden Rule Character Program
Glynn County Schools scores an overall A-minus on Niche and serves over 12,000 students. Burroughs-Molette Elementary School scores a B-minus on Niche, and Goodyear Elementary School has a C-plus. Risley Middle School has a B-plus, and Glynn Academy scores an A. Glynn Academy features a Golden Rule Character Program, where a student is selected as Student of the Month for displaying kindness, compassion and respect for others. At the end of the year, one student is named Student of the Year.
Glynn Academy is a great school for New Town students to attend.
Risley Middle School offers New Town students a great education in Brunswick.
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Hopping on the Causeway and heading into the Golden Isles
While sidewalks line several streets, New Town is mainly car-dependent. U.S. Route 25, also called Newcastle Street, runs along the community's western edge and connects with Interstate 95 about 5 miles north. U.S. Route 17 is nearby. The F.J. Torras Causeway connects the Brunswick peninsula with the Golden Isles, and St. Simon's Island is 7 miles east. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, a leading employer in Glynn County, is about 6 miles north. Brunswick Golden Isles Airport offers domestic flights, and Jacksonville is about 70 miles away.
New Town residents can also take Interstate 95 to Savannah or Jacksonville.
Turtle River runs right along the New Town neighborhood.
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Barbecue plates at Twin Oaks BBQ and walks to downtown
Most of New Town's restaurants, service businesses and stores are located along Norwich Street. Twin Oaks BBQ has served classic southern barbecue since it opened in 1943, offering plates with ribs, barbecue, smoked chicken or turkey, and sides like Brunswick stew and fried okra. New Town is also within walking distance of historic downtown Brunswick, which was recently redeveloped to include several new restaurants and shops. "It's close to all the restaurants downtown," Duckworth says. "A lot of people are flocking to that area to be close." Reid's Apothecary is a popular downtown restaurant with upscale dishes and handcrafted cocktails. The neighborhood features a couple of small markets, like El Puerto Azteca and Adam's Meat Market, with grocery essentials. Big-box stores, like Walmart Neighborhood Market, are about 2 miles north.
New Town residents enjoy all the emerging shops and restaurants in town.
Downtown Brunswick attracts New Town residents any day of the week.
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Memorial Park
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Brunswick Golden Isles
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
New Town
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
New Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New Town, Brunswick sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in New Town, Brunswick over the last 12 months is $105,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,514
Median Age
34
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,698
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$31,813
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.1%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
51.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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