Oakhurst
Suburban Neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia
Chatham County 31406
Midcentury-made homes still standing strong
Oakhurst’s streets have a consistent look, filled with an assortment of homes built from the 1950s to the 1970s. The majority of the houses in Oakhurst are single-story ranchers with brick exteriors that have stood the test of time. These homes vary in size, though, anywhere from about 1,100 square feet to 1,900 square feet. Lots around Oakhurst are compact — usually between one-tenth of an acre and one-fifth of an acre — but still leave enough room for front and back lawn space. A lot of the lawns in the neighborhood are dotted with mature trees, shading some of the peaceful streets that run in front of them. “It’s off a busier road, so you’re not going through that neighborhood unless you’re trying to go through that neighborhood,” says Littlefield, who attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and has been selling in the area for more than two years, after a 20-year career in hospitality. “There are no drive-throughs in that area.” Price tags in Oakhurst are most often in the $100,000s and $200,000s.
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Oakhurst’s peaceful streets house a pocket park
Oakhurst residents can take advantage of the neighborhood’s tranquil nature to walk to Harmon Creek Park, a spot tucked amid the homes on Atwood and Chatham Streets. Harmon Creek features a full-length basketball court and a playground set. Locals can also drive just a couple of miles along Montgomery Cross Road to reach the 75-acre Lake Mayer Park. This park includes the 46-acre Lake Mayer, a spot for bass and catfish fishing, plus eight lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, a cycling and jogging track, a dog exercise area and a playground. Golfers in the area can visit nearby Hunter Golf Course, a public 6,518-yard, 18-hole circuit.
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Small class sizes are a mark of area schools
Students in Oakhurst can go to the schools in the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools system, which maintains a B overall grade on Niche. White Bluff Elementary is first up for the neighborhood’s youngest children, a C-plus-rated school with a student-teacher ratio of just 13-to-1. From White Bluff, students in Oakhurst can go to the C-minus-rated Myers Middle, where the student-teacher ratio is just 12-to-1. Extracurricular opportunities at Myers include Junior Police Academy and band. After Myers, students in the area can advance to Jenkins High, which has a B-plus rating on Niche and its own robotics team. There’s also a Savannah-Chatham Public Schools choice school option in Oakhurst in the A-minus-rated STEM Academy at Bartlett, which was named the Future of Education Technology Conference’s Middle School of the Year in 2016 and 2019.
Land at Lake Mayer Park for community events
Multiple events are held in nearby Lake Mayer Park over the course of the year. One is the Southeast Crab Feast in early August, where visitors can enjoy all-you-can-eat blue crabs and music. Kids in the area can go to the back-to-school festival there in late August, where there’s a backpack giveaway, music, food, bounce houses and more. There’s also a trunk-or-treat here for Halloween.CAT can take locals around the city
The Chatham Area Transit system provides a bus service to the Savannah area. There are several CAT bus stops along Montgomery Cross Road and Abercorn Street, which those in Oakhurst can reach quickly to get around the rest of the city. Oakhurst is also just about 3 miles from Harry S. Truman Parkway, a route drivers can take for commutes north to Downtown Savannah, just about 10 miles away.Catch commercial conveniences around the corner
Locals can leave Oakhurst’s residential blocks and reach retail and dining in literal minutes. The neighborhood is surrounded by multiple commercial arteries, including Montgomery Cross Road, White Bluff Road and Abercorn Street. One of the popular restaurants nearby is Kim Chi II, a Korean spot on Montgomery Cross. Kim Chi II’s bulgogi is one of its standouts. Jalapeños, on Abercorn, is a well-liked spot for margaritas. And locals can scoop up groceries at the Food Lion on White Bluff.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jane Beare
Jane Beare
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Coastal Area P
(912) 226-7985
172 Total Sales
4 in Oakhurst
$90K - $197K Price Range
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Wynn Martin
Wynn Martin
Eighteen O'Two Realty, LLC
(912) 461-4574
188 Total Sales
1 in Oakhurst
$360,000 Price
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Elaine Ceccacci
Elaine Ceccacci
LPT Realty LLC
(912) 461-5619
222 Total Sales
2 in Oakhurst
$135K - $158K Price Range
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Junior Matthews
Junior Matthews
LPT Realty LLC
(912) 622-6540
136 Total Sales
1 in Oakhurst
$170,000 Price
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JERI PATRICK TEAM
JERI PATRICK TEAM
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Coastal Area P
(912) 600-8911
153 Total Sales
1 in Oakhurst
$117,000 Price
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Chandie Hupman
Chandie Hupman
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Coastal
(912) 483-0652
1,209 Total Sales
1 in Oakhurst
$275,000 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
Largo Woods
Savannah Botanical Gardens
- Events
- Concessions
- Nature Center
Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex
- Soccer
- Events
- Concessions
Mayfair Pool & Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Trails
Harmon Creek Park
Truman Linear Park Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakhurst | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakhurst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakhurst, Savannah sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakhurst, Savannah over the last 12 months is $272,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$273,900
Median Sale Price
$272,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$272,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$290,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$194,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
308
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,279
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,600
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,044
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,751
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
1,225
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,266
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,585
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
12.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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