Metropolitan is a popular landing spot for 20- and 30-somethings. Once considered up-and-coming, the neighborhood has found its footing, largely thanks to the Starland District. After work, life centers around this artsy corridor of murals, live music, bars and restaurants. By day, Metropolitan feels distinctly residential, with historic homes on gridded streets and Historic Savannah , parks and the coast just minutes away.
Although urban, Metropolitan’s streets have a classic, old-time Southern feel. Mature live oaks and palmettos grow in front of historic homes, with bungalow, Victorian, Federal and Lowcountry styles in the neighborhood. Here’s a snapshot of housing prices:
Street art and murals decorate Bull Street, the heart of the Starland District. This popular corridor is named after Starland Dairy, a milk processing plant that once occupied the site. In the late 1990s, two Savannah College of Art and Design graduates began restoring the former industrial area, gradually transforming it into one of the city's most vibrant districts. “What we’re seeing over there is that a younger generation of entrepreneurs is going in and opening up little shops, taverns and other places, and it’s becoming a really hip area,” says Joel Solomon , a Century 21 real estate agent with over two decades of experience in Savannah.
“The Starland District has the best food scene in all of Savannah,” Dole adds. Here are some go-to spots in the Starland District:
The Starland District is also a hub for arts and entertainment, with lots of galleries and venues. The Wormhole is a longstanding, no-frills pub and local music venue, while Victory North hosts concerts and private events. ARTS Southeast is popular with creatives, offering artist studios, galleries and community programming. Dole says that residents from throughout Savannah are drawn to the neighborhood for events. "First Fridays are very popular," he explains. "All the stores stay open later and local vendors come out."
Metropolitan is in Midtown Savannah, just south of Historic Savannah, and its access to major roads means you’re never far from the city’s top attractions. The neighborhood is close to multiple popular destinations:
Parking your car and getting around Savannah is easy when you live in Metropolitan. "It's mostly street parking, which isn't paid yet, so that's nice," Dole says. East Victory Drive runs east-west along the neighborhood’s southern border and connects to Harry S. Truman Parkway. You can access interstates 16 and 516 in 5 miles or less, and Chatham Area Transit bus stops are nearby. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 12 miles away. Historic Savannah is about 2 miles away, and Tybee Island is less than 20 miles east.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves Metropolitan. The district offers school choice through magnet and specialty programs, and some schools allow for in-district transfers if they have space. Susie King Taylor Community School, a public charter school that serves kindergarten to eighth grade students, is in the neighborhood, and the city also has many private options.
Christen Wallace-Bergen
Salt Marsh Realty LLC
(912) 600-8035
119 Total Sales
1 in Metropolitan
$455,000 Price
Danny Worsley
Bare Real Estate
(912) 600-3754
26 Total Sales
1 in Metropolitan
$420,000 Price
Ashley Johnson
eXp Realty
(912) 572-0349
646 Total Sales
1 in Metropolitan
$425,000 Price
Brandon Fargo
Keller Williams Coastal Area P
(912) 226-7161
83 Total Sales
3 in Metropolitan
$285K - $355K Price Range
Alexander Rodino
Keller Williams Coastal Area P
(570) 533-9919
32 Total Sales
2 in Metropolitan
$420,000 Price Range
Liza DiMarco
Compass Georgia LLC
(805) 617-1158
138 Total Sales
8 in Metropolitan
$375K - $1.7M Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Metropolitan | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Metropolitan, Savannah sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Metropolitan, Savannah over the last 12 months is $525,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,415 - $2,950 per month
$1,250 - $2,500 per month
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