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New Town

New Town

Neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia

Glynn County 31520

$118,905 Average Value
$135 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

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 is located just outside of downtown Brunswick.
New Town has a vintage charm in its neighborhood.
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.
Older cottages in New Town date back a hundred or more years.
New Town has space for renovations on their more historic homes.
New Town has space for renovations on their more historic homes.
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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.
Glynn Academy is a great school for New Town students to attend.
Risley Middle School offers New Town students a great education in Brunswick.
Risley Middle School offers New Town students a great education in Brunswick.
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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.
New Town residents enjoy all the emerging shops and restaurants in town.
Downtown Brunswick attracts New Town residents any day of the week.
Downtown Brunswick attracts New Town residents any day of the week.
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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.
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.
New Town can easily access the Sidney Lanier Bridge to Jekyll Island or Saint Marys.
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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.
New Town residents can also take Interstate 95 to Savannah or Jacksonville.
Turtle River runs right along the New Town neighborhood.
Turtle River runs right along the New Town neighborhood.
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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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$140,000
Median Single Family Price
$197,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
7.40
Median List Price
$216,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
11
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,226
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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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
Source: Walk Score

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