Rural community in Harris County close to Lake Harding
They sell live crickets and ethanol-free gas at Holland’s Corner, a convenience store at the junction of Highway 219 and Goat Rock Road. It's an easy stop for anglers headed to Lake Harding with their boats. It’s also one of just a handful of gathering spots in Piney Grove, a rural community tucked between the recreational charms of the lake to the north and the urban bustle of Columbus to the south. “It’s Piney Grove Baptist Church and everything in that area, they call it Piney Grove,” says Buddy Wallace, the co-owner of the Southern Market gourmet grocery a few miles north near the lake. “That’s more families. There are some new subdivisions going in down there.” Families can take advantage of the well-regarded Harris County School System, which earns a grade of B-plus from Niche.
Piney Grove is a small country town miles away from busy streets and the big city life.
Piney Grove homes tend to sit on one acre lots with long driveways.
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Ranch-style homes occupy wooded lots dotted with lakes and ponds
Inventory is low across Piney Grove, and only six homes have sold over the past year. Ranch-style houses are commonly seen, with log-cabin and new millennial homes also in the residential mix. Homes are set back from Highway 219 and Goat Rock Road on spacious lots while others occupy small subdivisions. Prices range from $210,000 to $574,000. Country roads here are not pedestrian friendly, and a car is needed for errands and day-to-day life.
Piney Grove has many style of ranch homes throughout the city.
Piney Grove is the perfect city to purchase your new country home.
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Pate Park is a sports hub for families
Pontoon boats, wake boats and water skiers skim across Lake Harding, a 5,850-acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia about five miles north of Piney Grove. Fishermen can cast for largemouth bass and catfish here. Another option for anglers is driving west from Piney Grove to the marina at Goat Rock Lake. This 940-acre reservoir is another hotspot for largemouth bass. Harris County is also home to a number of parks and trails. Pate Park, about 11 miles east of Piney Grove, keeps families busy with its ball fields, football field and tennis courts. The Man O’ War Trail is a 13.5-mile multi-use path along a former railway line that extends north from Mulberry Creek to the town of Pine Mountain
Pate Park hosts baseball tournaments for young and old athletes from surrounding counties.
Lookout for pickup games at the basketball courts while baseball games are played.
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Harris County students are champion marksmen
Elementary school students in Piney Grove enroll in New Mountain Hill Elementary, which earns a score of A-minus from Niche. Harris County Carver Middle also earns an A-minus. Clubs at Carver include the Board Game Club, Debate and Poetry. The Harris County High School shotgun team has won several national championships. Niche grades the high school B-plus.
Lake Harding is the center of the action on July 4th
Rumble on the River is an annual fireworks show over Lake Harding the night before Independence Day. The following morning folks gather on the water for the 4th of July boat-and-jet-ski parade. This lively procession cruises along the coastline of the lake to celebrate the nation’s birthday. 219 Food & Spirits restaurant hosts Bingo Nights on Tuesdays and Trivia Nights on Thursdays. Live music is on the restaurant’s calendar on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lake Harding is a 5,850 acre reservoir on the Chattahoochee River near Piney Grove.
Piney Grove residents travel to Lake Harding for fireworks on the 4th of July.
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Piney Grove is a rural retreat close to downtown Columbus
Piney Grove is 13 miles north of downtown Columbus via Highway 219. Columbus Airport is 11 miles southeast.
Mix Market at the Pearl has delicious dishes just thirty minutes south of Piney Grove.
Piney Grove residents can enjoy fresh deli dishes at Momma Goldberg's in Columbus.
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Gourmet groceries are for sale in Antioch
219 Southern Market in Antioch, about 4 miles north, is a small gourmet grocery and butcher shop. Co-owners Buddy and Robin Wallace opened the market in 2020 to meet local demand for groceries for folks who did not want to drive into Columbus during the pandemic. “If you want raw meat, burgers, steaks, pork chops, fresh produce sauces, pimento cheese, chicken salad, all that stuff, we have all that at our market,” says Williams. Meat for the Williams’ two restaurants in Antioch, 219 Food & Spirits and 219 on the Lake, is sourced from the market. There is also a Dollar General in Antioch. A Publix Super Market and a Target are located 10 miles south of Piney Grove near the junction of Highway 80 and I-185 in Columbus.
North of Piney Grove is Southern Market where you can find fresh cuts and amazing barbecue.
Downtown Columbus has dining, shopping, and night life for Piney Grove residents to enjoy.
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Parks in this Area
Pate Park
Transit
Airport
Columbus
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Piney Grove
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Piney Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Piney Grove, Columbus sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Piney Grove, Columbus over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$335,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
144
Median Year Built
1978
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,875
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
50,093
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
499
Median Age
43
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,472
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,914
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
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®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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