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Cresthill is a small, mostly residential community just south of Savannah, Georgia.
What life is like in Cresthill, a community just south of Savannah
Cresthill is a small neighborhood just outside of Savannah's city limits, bound by the Vernon River to the west and Harry S. Truman Parkway to the east. While boaters cruise through the surrounding marshes and commuters make the 10-mile trip toward Historic Savannah, Cresthill’s residential roads stay quiet. Here, established ranch-style homes sit on grassy lawns and commercial space is limited. Still, Cresthill residents have easy access to several major roadways leading throughout Savannah, and they’re not far from practical Southside shopping centers and trendy Midtown corridors.
What makes Cresthill more affordable than surrounding neighborhoods
In Cresthill, you’ll find mostly brick ranch-style homes built in the mid-1900s. They typically cost between the low $200,000s and the low $600,000s, with riverfront properties at the top of that range. “It’s a pocket of established, affordable and convenient homes,” says Charity Daniels, associate broker with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners who sells homes throughout Chatham County. The neighborhood is typically more affordable than the near-marsh communities on the east side of Truman Parkway, with a median sale price below that in nearby Sandfly and Isle of Hope. “It’s important to know that south of Montgomery Cross Road uses Chatham County services, not services from the city of Savannah,” adds Scott Dole, a real estate agent with Compass Georgia and a longtime Savannah resident. “So overall, costs are lower than in nearby areas.”
Ranch-style homes are the most common housing option in Cresthill.
Most homes in Cresthill are one-story, with limited two-story builds.
Single-story homes dominate Cresthill's housing stock.
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Lake Mayer Park is the perfect spot for picnics by the water.
Exploring Cresthill’s recreation options
The Vernon River flows through parts of western Cresthill. Access to it is a major draw to the neighborhood, with boating and fishing being popular local activities. While some subdivisions have private launches, a public boat ramp in Montgomery provides easy access to the water, and to store boats, there’s a popular marina in Coffee Bluff-Rose Dhu. Cresthill is also close to Lake Mayer Community Park, which is located in the Highland Park neighborhood and offers a variety of amenities, including basketball and tennis courts, a street hockey rink, and waterfront walking paths.
Herman W. Hesse K-8 School, a public school in Savannah, is located in the Cresthill neighborhood.
Where Cresthill students go to school
The Savannah Chatham County Public Schools System serves Cresthill. Students can apply to districtwide magnet and specialty programs, with placements usually determined by lottery and eligibility rules, though some arts programs require auditions. Cresthill is a small neighborhood, but four schools, both public and private, sit within its boundaries:
Herman W. Hesse K-8 School, a public institution that offers a Gifted Education Program
Saint James Catholic School, a private school serving prekindergartners to eighth graders
Montessori Academy of Savannah, which teaches students as young as 13 months
The School at Higher Ground, a parochial school educating kindergarten to sixth-grade students
Shopping and dining near Cresthill
With easy access to East Montgomery Cross Road, Cresthill residents don’t have to drive far to shop or dine. To the east, you’ll find a Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club and several restaurants in Sandfly. Rocky’s NY Deli and Italian Catering is known for its hearty sandwiches and salads, Auspicious Baking Co. is a go-to for morning pastries, and Castaways serves seafood in either their indoor or outdoor seating areas. If you head west, you’ll reach Abercorn Street, a major commercial corridor, with Oglethorpe Mall, big-box retailers, everyday services and more.
It's easy to get around the Savannah area from Cresthill.
How close Cresthill is to key destinations in Savannah
Bordered by East Montgomery Cross Road, Waters Avenue and Truman Parkway, Cresthill offers easy access to all that Savannah has to offer. “The neighborhood is minutes from downtown by way of the parkway,” Daniels says. “The location is great.” Here’s how far nearby attractions and essentials are:
Downtown Savannah, with destinations like Forsyth Park and the River Street shopping corridor, is roughly 10 miles north.
Memorial Health University Medical Center, the closest hospital, is about 5 miles north.
Savannah/Hilton International Airport is about 20 miles away.
Tybee Island, for beach days, is roughly 25 miles east.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Cresthill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cresthill, Savannah sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Cresthill, Savannah over the last 12 months is $349,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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