Douglass Park
A less expensive-than-average housing market
In Douglass Park, ranch-style homes and bungalows sit side by side, flanking sidewalk-lined streets laid out in a grid formation. Most properties do not feature garages, so street parking is common here. These homes typically sit on modest lots and were built between the 1930s and '60s. While a number of them have received updates, many have not. Depending on their size and condition, homes can range in price from $100,000 to $180,000. The median sales price for a single-family home here is $120,000. This is significantly lower than the city's median price of $305,000, making Douglass Park one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the area and attractive to first-time home buyers. Douglass Park is also home to multiple apartment complexes, including Oak Towers, which features renovated units designated for residents 55 years of age and older. Buyers should be aware that some homes around Flat Branch Creek receive higher-than-average Flood Factor Scores.The African American Heritage Trail and Douglass Park
"Most of the African American Heritage Trail's stops are not on an actual trail — they’re on city sidewalks. As you're walking, you'll pass through important buildings and historic places in our city," says Gabe Huffington, Columbia’s parks and recreation director. There are over 25 stops on the trail, including former cafes, markets and medical clinics. The trail also highlights the city’s first Black church — Fifth Street Christian Church — which is still in operation today. Each of these stops is designated by an informational placard curated by the African American Heritage Trail Committee and funded in-part by the city’s parks and recreation department. Huffington says this project is important to many Douglass Park residents. "Some current residents can tell you every single marker and everything about each marker, but what happens in 20 years? Who tells those stories, and who designates those spaces?" he asks. The most visited location on the trail is Douglass Park. Built in 1939, the park served as a place where Black residents could enjoy recreational activities during a time of segregation. Today, locals still frequent the park, its outdoor pool, basketball courts and baseball fields. There's also a skate park.Shiloah, Flat Branch Pub & Brewing and The Shops at Sharp End
Douglass Park's location offers easy access to The District's many restaurants, including Shiloah, a sports bar serving up American fare. It's popular during the warmer months when the patio is open for dining. Also offering American cuisine is the Flat Branch Pub & Brewing restaurant, which serves everything from burgers to brick oven pizzas. It also features over 50 beers on tap to choose from. For groceries, Douglass Park is conveniently less than 2 miles from Gerbes, Schnucks and an Aldi location. The community is also near The Shops at Sharp End. "The Shops at Sharp End is a retail incubator — it's like a startup where people can sell their products before they get to the point where they can have brick-and-mortar locations," says Tanisha Simpson, the shops' retail manager. Inside, the wall painted with the slogan "Honor the past, shop the future" showcases how patrons can learn about Sharp End's history while supporting local businesses, including the Black Tea Bookshop and Designs by Neisha.Juneteenth celebrations at Douglass Park
Each year, Columbia hosts a couple of celebrations at Douglass Park to commemorate Juneteenth and honor the city's rich African American history. In the past, there was a DJ in Douglass Park event, which featured a curated selection of tunes, including R&B and Reggae classics. Douglass Park also hosted 'Break the Chains,' an event where locals brought out their lawn chairs and enjoyed everything from a fashion show to a dance performance. There were also food trucks and live music offerings. In addition, the annual Juneteenth parade culminates at Douglass Park, where participants then gather to enjoy lunch.A-minus-rated Hickman High and other public schools
Most children here enroll in Columbia Public Schools. They can start at Grant Elementary, which receives a B rating from Niche, and because many students live under a mile away, they often walk to and from school. The school also features several extracurriculars, including a book club and a language club. From there, students head to A-minus-rated Jefferson Middle, the No. 3 public middle school in the area, as rated by Niche. The school is known for its STEAM programs and is also home to the JMS Zoo, where students can volunteer to take care of lizards, fish and snakes. Then, it’s on to A-minus-rated Hickman High, which Niche ranks as the No. 2 public high school in the area. The school is home to the Hickman Review, an art and literary magazine that students curate and publish.Commutes to The District, University of Missouri and more
By car or by foot, The District is about a mile away via North Providence Road and East Broadway. By bike, locals can take East Ash Street to get downtown. The Go COMO's Gold Route is a public transit option that offers 5-minute bus rides to and from the city center. North Providence Road bisects the neighborhood and provides connections to major employers like the University of Missouri (less than a mile away) and MU Health Care, about 2 miles away. Many residents here also work in the industrial or hospitality sectors — with multiple employers, including Weaver Manufacturing Inc. and more than 10 hotels, also less than 5 miles east, along U.S. Route 63. This route also offers connections to the Columbia Regional Airport, about 15 miles south; while Interstate 70 and Route 63 connect the community to the state capital of Jefferson City, which is about 33 miles south.Crime
Buyers should be aware that Douglass Park receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alice Leeper
RE/MAX Boone Realty
(573) 615-8042
142 Total Sales
2 in Douglass Park
$60K - $235K Price Range
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Chelsie Darr
Weichert, Realtors - House of Brokers
(573) 550-2080
38 Total Sales
1 in Douglass Park
$63,000 Price
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Carl Plummer
Weichert, Realtors - House of Brokers
(573) 615-8856
60 Total Sales
1 in Douglass Park
$125,500 Price
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Robyn Lefler
Responds QuicklyWeichert, Realtors - House of Brokers
(573) 615-8814
47 Total Sales
1 in Douglass Park
$60,000 Price
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Curtis Hardin
Responds QuicklyIron Gate Real Estate
(573) 615-8251
19 Total Sales
1 in Douglass Park
$48,000 Price
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Cale Childers
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Access
(573) 615-9353
195 Total Sales
1 in Douglass Park
$109,575 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Douglass Park | US |
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Homicide | 7 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 7 | 4 |
Burglary | 9 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 7 | 4 |
Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Douglass Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglass Park, Columbia sell after 166 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglass Park, Columbia over the last 12 months is $372,950, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Very Walkable
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