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Newtown

Newtown

Neighborhood in Gainesville, Georgia

Hall County 30501

$233,918 Average Value
$272 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Historic neighborhood with a strong sense of community

In 1936, when a deadly tornado destroyed swaths of Gainesville, the community of Newtown was built to house those displaced by the disaster. Residents came to live in modest homes along forested streets, all within a mile of Downtown Gainesville and major roadways. Now, members of the Newtown Florist Club work to improve conditions for vulnerable residents.
A row of homes in Newtown are close together with on-street parking and front porches.
A row of homes in Newtown are close together with on-street parking and front porches.
Gainesville Station in Newtown has an Amtrak train that stops there twice daily.
Gainesville Station in Newtown has an Amtrak train that stops there twice daily.
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Modest homes in and around Newtown

Modest homes line forested residential streets, branching off from Jesse Jewell Parkway and M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard. Most of the area’s bungalows, shotgun and ranch-style houses date back to the community’s establishment in the 1930s. Some homes have had renovations in the past few years, adding new exteriors and updated appliances. New housing is being built on cleaner lands, thanks to the Newtown Florist Club’s community land trust. Regarding home prices, Newtown’s average is lower than the Gainesville and national average home values. Home prices start at $100,000 and go up to $280,000 or more for renovated homes.
A ranch style home in Newtown has a large green lawn with tall trees surrounding it.
A ranch style home in Newtown has a large green lawn with tall trees surrounding it.
A shotgun style home in Newtown has a driveway and a cactus growing in the front yard.
A shotgun style home in Newtown has a driveway and a cactus growing in the front yard.
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Sports at Desota Park and summer camps at the Boys and Girls Club

Local athletes can head to Desota Park, which features a basketball and tennis court, a playground and a picnic area. The Boys and Girls Club of Lanier offers indoor recreation rooms for Newtown’s youth, along with after-school programs and summer camps. Longwood Park has public boat launches that provide access to Lake Lanier, just 3 miles west of Newtown.

Blue ribbon schools and private universities a few miles from Newtown

Gainesville City Schools oversees the education of Newtown’s public school students. Fair Street World School teaches pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with a C-plus rating on Niche. Students move on to Gainesville Middle, which has a B-minus Niche rating, and Gainesville High School. The high school has a flat B-rating on Niche. It is an accredited Blue Ribbon school with a high rate of National Merit Scholarship recipients in its alum roster. Brenau University is within a mile of the community, a private university offering degrees in fields such as healthcare and education.
Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School is a public school located in Gainesville.
Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School is a public school located in Gainesville.
Gainesville Middle School receives a B- according to niche.
Gainesville Middle School receives a B- according to niche.
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Events and weather around Lake Lanier

Downtown Gainesville maintains a busy event calendar, from hosting art vendors for the Annual Art Walk to live music performances in Gainesville Square during the First Friday Concert series.
Lake Lanier experiences a high rate of severe weather and tornado activity. Hall County and the City of Gainesville maintain emergency preparedness plans for extreme weather events.

Residents are close to Downtown Gainesville, Lake Lanier and major roadways

Residents are within a mile of Downtown Gainesville and the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Gainesville Train Station has Amtrak lines running to Atlanta and other major cities. Exits onto Interstate Highway 985 are just 4 miles west of Newtown.
Gainesville is home to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Gainesville is home to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Martin Furniture & Design is a family-owned furniture store near Newtown.
Martin Furniture & Design is a family-owned furniture store near Newtown.
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Fresh cuts from Green's Grocery and Downtown Gainesville's lively restaurant scene

Green’s Grocery is a family-owned store offering an assortment of sweet treats, Georgia wines and fresh-cut meats just 2 miles up Highway 60 from Newtown. Supermarkets like Publix and Walmart are 3 miles north of the community. In nearby Sherwood Plaza, patrons enjoy pub grub and live sports at Locos Grill & Pub. Residents are less than a mile away from Downtown Gainesville and lively restaurants like Collegiate Grill, a checkered floor American-style diner that dishes out burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes.
Green's Grocery is a locally owned grocery store and deli near Newtown.
Green's Grocery is a locally owned grocery store and deli near Newtown.
Publix is a local super market chain near Newtown.
Publix is a local super market chain near Newtown.
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Important facts about Newtown

Newtown was originally built over a landfill and has a high rate of deaths from diseases such as lupus, respiratory illnesses and various cancers. The Newtown Florist Club was established to care for sick citizens and provide wreaths for funerals, but it has since shifted to advocating for civil rights and environmental justice. Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has issued multiple enforcement orders related to air quality over the past 20 years. In the wake of these findings, the Newtown Florist Club has established a community land trust. Through the trust, the club purchases land and builds affordable housing in unpolluted environs to preserve the community.
Gainesville Square is a popular spot for locals of Newtown to grab a bite to eat or shop.
Gainesville Square is a popular spot for locals of Newtown to grab a bite to eat or shop.
A row of brick shotgun style homes in Newtown have shared driveways and small yards.
A row of brick shotgun style homes in Newtown have shared driveways and small yards.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Mayra Senquiz

    Mayra Senquiz

    Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Crown Group

    (877) 629-8290

    325 Total Sales

    1 in Newtown

    $170,000 Price

    Mayra Senquiz
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  • Arnold Oh

    Arnold Oh

    eXp Realty

    (470) 577-9259

    155 Total Sales

    1 in Newtown

    $325,100 Price

    Arnold Oh
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  • Sergio Felix

    Sergio Felix

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Center

    (470) 768-9713

    86 Total Sales

    1 in Newtown

    $265,000 Price

    Sergio Felix
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  • Brad Abernathy

    Brad Abernathy

    The Norton Agency

    (470) 577-9570

    271 Total Sales

    5 in Newtown

    $150K - $203K Price Range

    Brad Abernathy
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  • Sheila Southerland

    Sheila Southerland

    BHGRE Metro Brokers

    (770) 758-1148

    36 Total Sales

    4 in Newtown

    $157K - $203K Price Range

    Sheila Southerland
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  • Joe Silva

    Joe Silva

    Titan Realty Advisors

    (706) 983-8806

    61 Total Sales

    4 in Newtown

    $137K - $208K Price Range

    Joe Silva
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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Newtown US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Newtown Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Newtown, Gainesville sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Newtown, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $279,900, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$284,450
Median Sale Price
$279,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
349
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
6.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,128
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,695
Median Age
29
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$16,923
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,334

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
59.8%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100
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Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Crown Group
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