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Benjamin Van Clark
Suburban Neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia
Chatham County 31404
A mix of homes at affordable prices
The neighborhood offers a mix of three- and four-bedroom home styles, including 1920s-era Craftsman-style bungalows and newer Stick-style builds with steeply pitched roofs and covered front porches. They sit on compact lots, surrounded by tall, mature oak trees, with landscaped yards. Most homes offer driveways, but the streets are wide enough for extra parking if needed. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood allow residents to walk to nearby parks and bus stops along East Henry Street and East Anderson Street. Prices range from $225,000 to $600,000, with more expensive homes featuring extensive renovations.
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Residents get fresh air at Live Oak Park
Locals head to Live Oak Park to get out in the sunshine. This pocket park is a regular gathering spot for the neighborhood, where it's common to find kids practicing jump shots on the basketball courts, playing on the playground shaded by tall trees, or kicking the ball around on the large grassy field. Golf enthusiasts can join the private Savannah Golf Club, whose membership includes access to the 18-hole course, tennis courts and outdoor pool.
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Savannah Arts Academy serves future artists
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves the area, and many kids attend Savannah Arts Academy for high school. It has an A-plus on Niche and is the city's first dedicated performing and visual arts school. It serves just over 900 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Kids often start school at Williams Elementary, which has a C-minus on Niche, and then move on to Hubert Middle School, which also has a C-minus.
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SCAD students get colorful in Forsyth Park
Residents can take advantage of multiple annual events thanks to the nearby Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). One popular event is the Sidewalk Arts Festival, when current students, SCAD alums and local high schoolers take over nearby Forsyth Park and turn its sidewalks into a landscape of colorful chalk drawings. The city also hosts the Savannah Irish Festival, which draws huge crowds.
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Take Truman Parkway and CAT busses to get around
Truman Parkway runs along the neighborhood’s east side and connects to other major thoroughfares, Route 80 and Interstate 516, giving residents access to the coast and west Georgia. For those who take public transportation, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus line runs throughout the neighborhood, with stops along Wheaton, East Henry and East Anderson streets.
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Many shopping and dining options
Shopping is limited in the neighborhood, but many locals run errands at the big box stores off Truman Parkway, which offers Kroger, Whole Foods and Target. Savannah's historic district also offers shopping at locally owned shops. While there, residents dine at a variety of restaurants dotting the streets. A local favorite is The Olde Pink House, which serves quintessential southern dishes like cornbread fried oysters and she-crab soup. Another go-to is Flock to the Wok, an upscale Chinese restaurant popular for its lunch and take-out specials.
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Written By
Sara Huffman
Photography Contributed By
Carmen Natale
Video By
Mark Barakat
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lana Halta Sanders
Lana Halta Sanders
Engel & Volkers
(912) 461-4584
76 Total Sales
2 in Benjamin Van Clark
$190K - $600K Price Range
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Helen Miltiades
Helen Miltiades
Helen Miltiades Realty
(912) 662-0475
39 Total Sales
1 in Benjamin Van Clark
$212,500 Price
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Leslie Schadler
Leslie Schadler
Realty One Group Inclusion
(912) 391-0481
159 Total Sales
2 in Benjamin Van Clark
$168K - $370K Price Range
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Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson
eXp Realty
(912) 572-0349
464 Total Sales
1 in Benjamin Van Clark
$280,000 Price
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Jane Beare
Jane Beare
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Coastal Area P
(912) 226-7985
172 Total Sales
1 in Benjamin Van Clark
$240,000 Price
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Lakisha Frazier
Lakisha Frazier
Vylla Home
(678) 968-2503
21 Total Sales
1 in Benjamin Van Clark
$400,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Baldwin Park
Daffin Park
Live Oak Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Whitefield Square
Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Savannah Riverwalk
- Trails
- Events
- Concessions
Juliette Low Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Benjamin Van Clark | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Benjamin Van Clark Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benjamin Van Clark, Savannah sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Benjamin Van Clark, Savannah over the last 12 months is $284,237, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,500
Median Sale Price
$284,237
Median Single Family Sale Price
$289,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
406
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
10.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,296
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,032
Median Age
38
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,764
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,188
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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