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Modest homes surround a sprawling medical complex in Midtown
South Garden is a small but eclectic neighborhood on the southern edge of Midtown Savannah. In contrast to surrounding neighborhoods that feature historic homes or housing influenced by subsequent midcentury construction, the housing in South Garden is unique. Small utilitarian homes populate the quaint, canopy-covered streets of the neighborhood, which includes the sprawling Memorial Health University Medical Center campus that takes up almost as much room as the neighborhood’s residential section. In addition, residents enjoy access to Waters Avenue, a primary Midtown thoroughfare that offers an array of convenient dining options, and attractions such as nearby Daffin Park. "You're in close proximity to all Midtown has to offer," says R. Cline Wooten, an associate broker at Realty One Group Inclusion who recently sold a home in the neighborhood. "It's a little bit more of an affordable price point for first-time homebuyers."
Memorial Health along with other medical centers are located inside South Garden.
Residents of South Garden take pride in their lawns.
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Small Cape Cods and cottages offer value and investment opportunities
Interestingly, there is some uniformity among the housing, as the occasional new home is built with the traditional styles of its established neighbors in mind. "They've mimicked the bungalow style that is common among homes in the area," Wooten says. Colorful Cape Cod-style homes and charming bungalows stand out and mingle with established shotgun-style homes and traditional ranch-style homes constructed with both brick and siding. “It’s an up-and-coming area; it has potential,” says Edward Barr, a Realtor with Keller Williams Coastal and resident of nearby Parkside. “A lot of people are coming in and renovating because you can get a home for a better price.” Established homes are typically priced between the mid-$100,000s and the mid-$200,000s, while newer homes and extensive renovations can list into the mid-$300,000s.
Residents of South Garden take pride in their lawns.
Colorful homes are abundant in South Garden.
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Medical center anchors a conveniently located dining corridor
Memorial Health University Medical Center, which includes dedicated facilities for treating children and cancer patients, is located on the neighborhood’s north side along Waters Avenue, across the street from the Medical Arts Shopping Center. Holy Pie! Pizzeria and TAB Bistro, one of the neighborhood’s newest options, are popular stops there, and a variety of eateries lines the avenue heading south. “That corridor primarily supports the hospital,” Barr says. “You do have some restaurants there, but it’s more sandwich shops and lunch places than sit-down restaurants.” Savannah Scone Company, a locally owned bakery, and Kayak Kafe, a health-conscious eatery that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, are among other highly rated neighborhood dining options located among additional health facilities in the Medical Arts section of the neighborhood off Waters Avenue. The Publix at Twelve Oaks Plaza and a concentration of stores at Victory Square provide nearby shopping. Target, Home Depot and Whole Foods are among the options at Victory Square, which can be easily accessed via the Harry S Truman Parkway on the neighborhood's east side.
Residents of South Garden can grocery shop at the nearby Jones Food Market in Habersham Village.
South Garden is home to many retail and restaurants along Waters Avenue.
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Midtown landmark Daffin Park nearby
A pair of small parks in neighboring communities are the closest green spaces, but one of Midtown’s premier attractions, Daffin Park, is about 2 miles directly north. Built in the early 1900s, the park features an oak tree-lined mall, a fountain-anchored water feature, a dog park and a baseball diamond that is home to the Savannah Bananas, a nationally known barnstorming team described by Barr as “the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball” that has been drawing huge crowds at Grayson Stadium since 2016. Daffin Park also hosts citywide events, including charity runs and rugby tournaments.
Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood Park features a playground.
Welcome to the Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood Park.
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Proximity to several travel options, including Chatham Area Transit
Chatham Area Transit buses, which residents can catch at several Waters Avenue stops, provide service to the neighborhood for work commutes and other local travel. Truman Parkway, on the neighborhood’s eastern edge, allows for easy travel throughout Greater Savannah. It leads to the riverfront near downtown about 5 miles north. It also connects a little more than a mile outside the neighborhood to Victory Drive, which becomes the Islands Expressway and connects to the popular beach at Tybee Island on the Atlantic coast. "It's super easy to get in and out of the neighborhood," Wooten says. "You can get pretty much anywhere in the city quickly." The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is a 15-minute drive.
The Chatham Area Transit System serves South Garden.
Harry Truman Parkway allows South Garden residents easy access to all Savannah has to offer.
South Garden residents can access the rest of Savannah with the Chatham Area Transit system.
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Savannah-Chatham County elementary and high schools are well-rated
Students can attend Heard Elementary, a B-minus-rated school by Niche, Myers Middle, a C-minus-rated school, and Jenkins High, a B-plus-rated school. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is comprised of 59 schools and learning centers and is the largest employer in the county, with more than 5,600 people working for it.
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Savannah, GA.
Jenkins High School is a public school located in Savannah, GA.
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Parks in this Area
Forrest Hills Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Ridgewood Park
Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Hull Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Savannah/Hilton Head International
26 min drive
Bus
Waters & Winston Sb
Bus
Waters & 68th Sb
Bus
Memorial Hospital
Bus
Waters & Winston Nb
Bus
Waters & 71st Sb
Bus
Waters & 65th Sb
Bus
Derenne & Frederick Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Garden
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Garden, Savannah sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Garden, Savannah over the last 12 months is $308,753, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Adorable turnkey bungalow ready for its new owner! Wonderfully ideal for a first time home buyer or medical professional transferring to the area! Brand new flooring throughout entire home & new privacy fence that surrounds the large lot. Very unique for a 1940's home this size: you have a proper master suite & a second full bath for family/guests! The home has been designed with classic charm &
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this charming 1.5-story brick home, ideally situated near Memorial Hospital, schools, shopping, and bus lines. With 3 cozy bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, there's plenty of room for the whole family. The home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, adding warmth and sophistication to every room. A small study provides the perfect
**Exceptional Multi-Family Opportunity in the Heart of Savannah. This unique gem consists of two meticulously updated single-family homes, each boasting 2 spacious bedrooms and a one bathroom and property is being sold partially furnished. As you enter, you'll be greeted by the seamless flow of LVP flooring that guides you through open-concept living spaces. The modern kitchens feature sleek
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
750
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$14,414
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,543
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
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®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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