Vast open land, acres of pecan trees and a slower pace of life define the rural community of Putney. "I love it out here. There is so much open space. Everyone is spread out from one another," says Tiffany Vicks, a Realtor with The Real Estate Concierge and a long-time resident. With over six years of experience selling houses, she has witnessed the significant changes Albany has undergone. "It's very peaceful and beautiful. There's a lot of wildlife around, and I like that it isn't cookie-cutter like the city," Vicks says. Located 11 miles from downtown Albany, neighbors live on ample acreage close to a community park, walking trails and a classic country grocery store.
Acres of pecan trees and a slower pace of life define the rural community of Putney.
Much of the Putney neighborhood is made up of large farms.
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Country ranch-style homes in Putney
Acres of land extend in every direction, connected by long driveways leading to ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. Country cottages are set back from the road, tucked behind groves of trees. The houses sit alongside working homesteads and the occasional pecan orchard. While much of the area remains undeveloped, locals actively tend to the land, valuing its purpose. Prices typically range from $125,000 to $225,000, and additional acres are available for purchase. The southern, eastern and western edges of Putney are prone to flooding. "Termites can be an issue here, and weather has become more of a concern with hurricanes,” Vicks says. “We've also experienced power outages during those times, and I've been discussing getting a generator. I think that is something people should consider."
Ranch-style homes are very common in the Putney neighborhood.
A small covered porch in Putney is a great place to wait out a passing shower.
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Putney Park has trails and a community center
Putney is surrounded by nature, with farmland and trees everywhere. "A lot of the undeveloped land is used for agriculture. There are peanut fields and tracts of pecan trees,” Vicks says. Putney Park is home to the Putney Community Center and the Southeast Dougherty Youth Sports Complex. "There's a walking trail with exercise equipment, and neighborhood cleanups help maintain the park and community center," Vicks says. She also highlights the positive changes in the area. "The county is investing a lot down here, and it feels like it's geared toward residents to improve our quality of life."
Run on the trails at Putney Community Park.
Fish or walk around the trials of Putney Community Park.
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Mike's Country Store is the go-to for everything
Liberty Expressway runs through the community, providing access to Putney's small but convenient cluster of retail. Mike's Country Store is a local market offering produce, hot food, homemade pickled veggies and Georgia peach preserves. "It's a little country store that's been here for a while. It has everything, and there's even a butcher counter," Vicks says. "We have Dollar General, too. It's common in rural areas." The POB Lounge was formerly the Putney Oyster Bar and is the only restaurant in town. It's a down-home spot with dim lighting, pool tables and cheap draft beer. Putney is 17 miles from Albany Square, home to Target and Publix. "The joy of living in a smaller town is that you can live down here and still be within 20 miles of shopping," Vicks says.
Putney residents can cross everything off their shopping list at Mike's Country Store.
Mikes Country Market serves up hot meals to the residents of Putney.
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Radium Springs Elementary has robotics programs
Radium Springs Elementary has a C-minus rating and offers award-winning dance, cheer and robotics programs. The focus on creativity continues at C-minus-rated Radium Springs Middle School, whose Magnet School of the Arts provides dance, visual arts and music programs. Dougherty Comprehensive High School has a C rating and offers football, golf and cross-country activities.
Easy access to U.S. Highway 19
Putney is located 11 miles from downtown, with U.S. Highway 19 cutting through the center of the community. It's 12 miles from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. The highway serves as the main route for getting around, while the surrounding area features quiet, narrow roads that wind through farmland and wooded landscapes.
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