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A Park District community with close to Midtown amenities
Picture afternoons on the green, strolls under the leafy canopies at Lakebottom Park and coming home to a magazine-worthy historic home--that's Garrard Woods. Located in Midtown, this historic neighborhood is part of Columbus's distinctive Park District communities. “This is a community where people know each other by name; where folks have kept roots for a long time,” says Realtor Renee Coleman with Keller Williams Realty. Coleman has worked in the area for over 12 years. “There are a ton of local businesses nearby where people are regulars, people are out on walks saying hi to each other. It just feels like folks are really involved with their community and their homes here.” Garrard Woods is also close to Columbus State University, making it an ideal location for staff and faculty looking to live close by. The community also has one of the state's highest-rated schools: Columbus High School. It's a popular area for families, providing suburban tranquility while close to other major employers like Aflac and Uptown's dining and entertainment.
Many of the homes in Garrard Woods surround the St. Paul methodist Church seen in the background
Lakebottom Park in Garrard Woods has two tennis courts for residents to use.
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Come home to Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival estates
Lined with a mix of oak, magnolia and pine trees, Garrard Woods has an air of shady respite that makes home a place to relax. Builders constructed most homes throughout the 20th century and tended to build larger as they went north. There's a mix of midcentury Craftsman-style and ranch-style homes costing between $350,000 and $600,000, while stately Colonial Revival and Neoclassical-inspired homes and estates cost between $600,000 and $900,000. These estates tend to have large yards with backyard pools perfect for cooling down in the Georgia heat. There are also apartment communities close to the golf course, like Greystone at Country Club and Springdale Condos.
Craftsman style bungalows are common in Garrard Woods featuring gabled roofs and exposed rafters
Homes in Garrard Woods include Colonial Revivals which feature large porches and historic charm.
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Students attend Muscogee County School District
Schools serving the Garrard Woods neighborhood are part of the Muscogee County School District, which earned an overall B grade from Niche. Students start their education at Clubview Elementary, which earned an overall B-plus from Niche. Students then attend Richards Middle, which earned an A-minus. Hardaway High School serves secondary students and earned a C. Another option is the application-based magnet school Columbus High, located in the neighborhood's southeastern corner. According to Niche, the school is ranked the number one magnet school in Georgia. “This school is always ranking at the top of county, state and some years even national lists,” Coleman says. The highly regarded institution offers a rigorous, liberal arts-based curriculum and earned an A-plus from Niche.
Clubview Elementary School is very close to Garrard Woods and a great start for children.
Columbus High School is located in the heart of Garrard Woods easily accessible by residents.
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Residents are walking distance from Lakebottom Park
Located in Columbus's Park District, the greenspaces surrounding Garrard Woods are a draw for nature enthusiasts. Lakebottom Park is the area's largest outdoor space. “This area used to be a lake, so Lakebottom is what the locals now call it,” Coleman says. Shady lawns along Weracoba Creek, a playground and baseball fields popular with local Little Leagues. Dinglewood Park is known for its nine-hole disc golf course. The shade of mature trees helps players stay cool during the game, and picnic tables are perfect for bringing a post-game lunch. The community sits along the southern edge of the Country Club of Columbus. This membership-only club has an 18-hole championship course, a fitness center, pool, tennis courts and a dining room with a sitting porch. Residents can also head to the Columbus Aquatic Center for a swim.
Residents can take long walks or jog around the Lakebottom Park.
Lakebottom Park in Garrard Woods was once a large lake where residents could go boating and fish
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Close to Midtown institutions like Dinglewood Pharmacy
There's no shortage of dining and retail amenities close to Garrard Woods. The Saint Elmo Shopping Center is less than a half mile down Cherokee Avenue. The shopping center has an art gallery, men's clothing store, furniture store and Parker's Pantry. This cafe offers house made sandwiches, pastries and coffee. For more grocery options, residents can head to the Piggly Wiggly on 13th Avenue or Publix 2 miles away at Cross Country Plaza. The shopping center also has a TJ Maxx, Goodwill and chain restaurants like Chipotle. Peachtree Mall is about 3 miles from the community, offering popular retailers and department stores. For more dining options, residents can head to Midtown staples like Dinglewood Pharmacy's lunch counter, which has been serving scramble dogs and hot fudge sundaes for over 100 years. Nearby, Jarfly is a favorite for burgers, tacos and creative cocktails.
The Dinglewood Pharmacy has been serving up Garrard Woods residents since 1918.
Parkers Pantry in Garrard Woods is a local midtown favorite for lunch.
Try one of the many fresh sandwiches made by Parker in Garrard Woods.
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Grab the i-185 easily from Garrard Woods.
A short distance from I-185
Garrard Woods is close to Warm Springs Road, a major thoroughfare connecting to Interstate 185 and Veterans Parkway. Downtown Columbus is about 3 miles from the community, Phenix City is 4 miles away and Fort Benning is 15 miles away. There are METRA bus stops along Warm Springs Road for those seeking public transportation. The closest hospital is Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, about 2 miles from Garrard Woods. The Columbus Airport is only 4 miles away when residents must travel by air.
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Parks in this Area
Woodruff Riverfront Park
Lakebottom Park
Transit
Airport
Columbus
10 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garrard Woods
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garrard Woods, Columbus sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Garrard Woods, Columbus over the last 12 months is $408,440, down 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Kari McWhorterColdwell Banker / Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis
PRICE DROP!!! LAKEBOTTOM PARK, right across the street, near Columbus HIgh School. 4BR, 3 BA, original wood floors, sunroom, great room, stainless kitchen, 2 car carport, located right across from Lakebottom Park, convenient to Columbus High School, shopping, Lakebottom Park, Downtown, Midtown.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
580
Median Age
38
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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