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Quiet and cozy Savannah neighborhood
With mature live oaks adorned with Spanish moss lining sleepy residential streets, Avondale is a typical Savannah neighborhood. Hugging the Wilmington River in eastern Savannah, Avondale provides residents with affordability in a quiet and cozy community. “The marsh keeps it quiet,” says Tom Oxnard, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. “And with dead-end streets, there’s not a lot of through traffic like the rest of Savannah.”
Avondale is located adjacent to the Wilington River.
Avondale is known for its large mature live oak trees.
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Modest bungalows, ranches and Minimal Traditional homes
Located about 3 miles from Savannah’s main downtown area, lots in Avondale are bigger than surrounding areas, and homes sit on leafy, tree-filled lawns. Homes in Avondale are relatively modest compared to surrounding communities, with two- and three-bedroom bungalows, ranches and Minimal Traditional homes comprising most of the neighborhood’s housing stock. Many residences have welcoming front porches and incorporate pops of color, whether it be a brightly painted door or vibrant pink azaleas in the front yard. Some homes have been renovated, while others have been well-maintained throughout the years. A well-kept three-bedroom ranch or bungalow starts at just under $300,000 and can reach up to $500,000.
Avondale offers an abundance of colorful bungalow style homes.
Many homes in Avondale have been renovated.
Streets throughout Avondale are shaded with magnolia trees and lush greenery.
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Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and schools of choice
School-age children may attend Shuman Elementary and Hubert Middle schools, which both earned C-minus grades from Niche. Older students may attend Johnson High School, which earned a C and was named a 2022 School of Excellence by ACT’s American College Application Campaign. The program honored just 23 schools nationally that are helping students pursue postsecondary success. High schoolers may also attend Savannah Arts Academy, an A-plus-rated arts school that offers majors in film studies, theatre, visual arts, dance and several music programs. The school is public but requires an academic screening and audition for acceptance.
Students in grades 9-12 attend Johnson High School located just outside of Avondale.
Younger students in Avondale attend Shuman Elementary School.
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Avondale Park and Savannah Botanical Gardens
At Avondale Park, kids can climb on the monkey bars, swoop down the slide or throw a football in the open green space while parents watch from the nearby bench. The park is partially fenced in with chain-link and encircled by houses and neighbors. For a more immersive outdoor experience, locals head 5 miles south to the Savannah Botanical Gardens and its surrounding parks, home to over a dozen gardens, an amphitheater and trails.
The Savannah Botanical Garden's offers a scenic trail through various gardens.
Area children can enjoy Avondale Park's playground.
Sit under the shade at the Avondale circle.
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Shopping and dining less than a mile away in Victory Heights
Less than a mile south, the trendy Victory Heights neighborhood has a variety of local restaurants to delight the senses: “Victory Heights has become trendier recently with creative types moving in. It’s definitely funky and more artistic,” Oxnard says. For delicious soul food, locals swing by Sisters of the New South, a family-owned restaurant serving Southern classics like fried chicken, barbecue ribs and smothered shrimp and grits with sides like okra and collard greens. At Geneva’s Famous Chicken and Cornbread, locals enjoy soul food with a kick, with dishes like shrimp po’boys and Cajun fried turkey wings. Avondale residents shop along Victory Drive and Wallin Street in Victory Heights. Local artists and entrepreneurs sell their wares at VENDORS ON VICTORY, and residents can also find big box stores like Target and Whole Foods for everyday essentials.
Avondale is close to prime shopping such as Target on Victory Drive.
Avondale residents can eat at the nearby Finches located in an old gas station in Thunderbolt.
Classic southern food from Geneva’s Famous Chicken and Cornbread located near Avondale.
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Within minutes of Savannah’s top facilities
“It’s also easy to leave your house and get around to where you need to go,” Oxnard says. With the Harry Truman Parkway cutting just west of the neighborhood, residents can quickly navigate around Savannah. Avondale is within 4 miles of Downtown Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah State University and Candler Hospital, and is less than 15 miles southeast of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
The Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is located a few miles west of Avondale.
Avondale is conveniently located near Truman Parkway.
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Vertu Farm and Avondale Neighborhood Association are committed to the community
Vertu Farm is an urban farm in the neighborhood that sustainably grows organic produce. The farm has a farmstand in Avondale and also sells its produce at the Forsyth Farmers Market less than 3 miles east of the neighborhood in Downtown Savannah. The Avondale Neighborhood Association is also committed to the community, hosting neighborhood clean-ups, open houses for residents to meet local politicians and open forums for neighborhood improvement. And of course, Avondale residents aren’t far from Downtown Savannah’s largest events, such as its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration.
Visit the Vertu Farm Stand in Avondale for fresh produce in a unique setting.
Traditional white picket fencing and lush landscaping in Avondale.
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Crime and Safety
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Avondale
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avondale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avondale, Savannah sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Avondale, Savannah over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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