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Tindall Heights Historic District

Tindall Heights Historic District

Neighborhood in Macon-Bibb, Georgia

Bibb County

$83,014 Average Value
$70 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

Historic district next to Mercer University

Tindall Heights Historic District first appeared on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. “The investors that I’m working with, they really enjoy that neighborhood,” says Matthew Griffin, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta who grew up in Macon. “The mayor is pushing revitalization. A lot of the properties are beautiful and historic.” Mercer University, first opened in 1833, is a private research university just north of the neighborhood. “It’s really close to downtown. I actually consider it really part of downtown,” says Mike Auston, CEO of the Macon Housing Authority. “It’s a pretty quiet area.” Tindall Heights Historic District has a crime score of 6 from the CAP Index.

Buses leading into downtown and a nearby hospital

The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority operates three bus routes through the neighborhood: the 6, 7 and 9. Route 7 runs the most often, following Jeff Davies Street as it turns into Telfair Street. “The seniors especially take advantage of the bus routes,” says Austin. “But most people have vehicles.” Interstates 75 and 16 follow the Ocmulgee River through Macon. The neighborhood has plenty of sidewalks that stretch into downtown. Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center also is nearby.

Tindall Heights residents can take the bus from many bus stops around the area.
Tindall Heights residents can take the bus from many bus stops around the area.
Tindall Heights residents enjoy the up and coming downtown area.
Tindall Heights residents enjoy the up and coming downtown area.
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Bungalows and Victorians built in the early 1900s

Primarily built between 1910 and 1940, the streets are mostly laid out in a grid pattern, going up and down small hills. Homes often sit close to each other, with small front yards and trees. Properties usually have driveways but may not have garages or carports. “The neighborhood wasn’t like a cookie cutter and built recently,” says Griffin. “They have beautiful mantels, beautiful bricks. They’re diamonds in the rough.” The area has a mixture of home styles, ranging from single-story Victorians to bungalows. “These little craftsman bungalows, they get a lot of attention from travel nurses and students at University of Mercer,” Griffin says. Prices for investment houses can range from $18,000 for one in need of a complete renovation to $91,000 for an occupied, two-unit property. Homes that have already been renovated can range from $126,000 to about $230,000. “The mayor started Blight Fight, where blighted buildings are torn down and the land sold at an auction,” says Griffin. “There was a huge influx of parcels.” Land prices can range from $9,000 to $18,000.

Tindall Heights renovated bungalows can range from $126,000 to $229,000.
Tindall Heights renovated bungalows can range from $126,000 to $229,000.
Tindall Heights Investment properties can range from $18,000 to $91,000.
Tindall Heights Investment properties can range from $18,000 to $91,000.
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National stores within 5 miles, farmers market at Tattnall Square

Residents of Tindall Heights Historic District can shop at nearby stores like Family Supermarket and SuperValu Foods. National chains such as Kroger and Walmart Supercenter are within driving distance. “There are grocery stores around, but they are 5 to 6 miles away,” says Austin. “It would be nice to have more of a grocery presence in the area.” Every Thursday at Tattnall Square Park, Napier Heights Food Co-Op hosts a farmers' market. “Downtown Macon has transformed, there’s a lot of new restaurants and breweries,” says Austin. “The nightlife has really picked up over the last few years.” A variety of restaurants line downtown. Kudzu Seafood Company is home to The Wheelhouse Bar, open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ocmulgee Brewpub has homemade brews. Smaller clothing boutiques also dot downtown.

Kroger is another option for Tindall Heights residents to go grocery shopping.
Kroger is another option for Tindall Heights residents to go grocery shopping.
Tindall Heights residents can pick up fresh produce at the local Walmart Supercenter.
Tindall Heights residents can pick up fresh produce at the local Walmart Supercenter.
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Community center programs and Tattnall Square Park

Buck Melton Community Center provides services and programs, including partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia, Head Start, the Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Outreach and others. About a mile north of the neighborhood, Tattnall Square Park has a playground and a mixture of tennis and pickleball courts. The park also has several green spaces, alongside a pavilion with picnic tables. Just north of the park is Macon Dog Park. It has a small creek running through it, as well as separate areas for large and small dogs. Carolyn Crayton Park, recently renamed from Central City Park, was established in 1871 and has three separate playgrounds and pavilions. Additionally, Carolyn Crayton Park is the site of Central City Skatepark.

Tattnall Square is a historic park in the Tindall Heights area.
Tattnall Square is a historic park in the Tindall Heights area.
Tindall Heights residents can head to Tattnall Square for a game of pick up pickleball.
Tindall Heights residents can head to Tattnall Square for a game of pick up pickleball.
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Fine Arts and IB magnet high school for the district

Neighborhood children can attend Ingram-Pye Elementary, which is graded a C-minus by Niche. Ballard-Hudson Middle School has a D-plus. Central High School is the Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Magnet High School for Bibb County School District. The high school has a C-plus from Niche and has been an International Baccalaureate school since 1996. The Fine Arts program requires an audition for admission.

Tindall Heights students can start their education at Elam Alexander Academy.
Tindall Heights students can start their education at Elam Alexander Academy.
Tindall Heights students can finish their primary education at Central High School.
Tindall Heights students can finish their primary education at Central High School.
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Cherry blossoms and burger week hosted by the city

Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival features over 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees. The festival has a Cherry Blossom Trail, extending out from downtown to where some of the historic buildings can be viewed under the trees. Macon Burger Week typically occurs the first week of November. Downtown Macon restaurants participate, trying to create up a burger that wins The Cleverly Created Award and The Most Beef Sales Award. “They had a fried green tomato pimento burger one year. I don’t think it won, but it was up there,” Griffin says.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Tindall Heights Historic District US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$40,000
Median Single Family Price
$59,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$70
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
7.10
Median List Price
$77,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
22%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
616
Median Year Built
1910
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,331
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,508
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

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 Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,391
Median Age
30
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$16,470
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,921

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
39.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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