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Sunset Park offers a suburban feel near downtown Savannah
West of Harry S. Truman Parkway, Sunset Park sits between midtown Savannah and the city’s outlying marshes. Though the neighborhood is unmistakably suburban, oak trees draped in Spanish moss and roadside palmettos give it a lush, almost tropical feel. Residential streets are largely separated from nearby commercial corridors, and most homes are within walking distance of a park and a high school. Plus, Savannah State University lies to the south, and Historic Savannah is a short drive away, so the city’s energy is never far.
Brick ranch-style homes are abundant in Sunset Park.
Updated ranch-style homes are available in Sunset Park.
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What homes look like and cost in Sunset Park
In Sunset Park, single-family homes sit on modest lots. Most houses are ranch-style, built between the 1950s and '80s, but some newer construction is available. “New construction is mostly infill development,” says Peter Nelsen , associate broker with Seabolt Real Estate and longtime Savannah resident. “There aren’t undeveloped tracts large enough for any significant construction.”
Older properties may offer renovation potential, and depending on size, age and condition, prices can range from the low $100,000s to the high $300,000s, with new builds at the top end. Rentals are also available. “This is a neighborhood that I would show to a first-time buyer or someone who wants a small rancher outside of town,” Nelsen says. “It’s still relatively affordable, but you have the ability to build equity.”
Sunset Park homes share common architectural styles and colors.
Sunset Park has smaller homes on shaded lots.
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Carey Hilliard's Restaurant has been a stable in Sunset Park for many years.
Daily shopping, dining and errands within a short drive
Sunset Park offers easy access to Skidaway Road, which leads to major commercial areas. “Residential roads are walkable, but Skidaway Road isn’t,” Nelsen explains. “You’ll have to drive to go shopping or eat out.” Along Skidaway Road, you’ll find Dollar General and a handful of small businesses, including Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, a popular Savannah chain known for its seafood, fried chicken and barbecue.
Continue north, and you’ll reach the commercial clusters near East Victory Drive in the Oakland Park-Northgate-Eastgate neighborhood. Here’s some of what’s in this area:
Grocery stores, including Kroger, Whole Foods Market and Aldi
Big-box stores like The Home Depot, Big Lots and Target
Restaurant options, from drive-throughs like Starbucks to local sit-downs like The Breakfast Place
Everyday needs, including pharmacies, auto parts shops and a gym
Parks, trails and waterfront recreation in and near Sunset Park
Sunset Park, which shares its name with the neighborhood, is walkable for many residents. Shaded by mature trees, this open grassy area features a paved walking loop, a basketball court, picnic areas and a playground with swings. The Fernwood/Parkwood Walking Trail, a product of the city’s Floodways to Greenways Program, is also in the neighborhood. Due to aging infrastructure and drainage issues, Savannah is flood-prone. Parts of Sunset Park are in FEMA-designated low-risk areas, and the short, paved and lighted trail uses stormwater infrastructure to help reduce flooding.
Thunderbolt lies just east and offers access to the Wilmington River for fishing, boating and other waterfront activities. It has several marinas for boat storage, as well as riverfront parks, such as W.E. Honey Park, with a small playground, picnic area and fishing pier, and Thomson Park, featuring scenic views and an outdoor pavilion. West of the neighborhood, Daffin Park spans 80 acres and offers a swimming pool, playground, public athletic facilities and Grayson Stadium, home field of the Savannah Bananas.
Sunset Park is located in Savannah, Georgia.
There are well-maintained basketball courts at Daffin Park.
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Savannah State University has a large campus near Sunset Park.
SCCPSS’s Johnson High School and Savannah State University nearby
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves Sunset Park. The district offers choice programs that let students apply to schools outside their zones. Admission is lottery-based, though some arts programs require auditions. Sol C. Johnson High School is in the neighborhood and offers an International Baccalaureate program.
Savannah State University's 200-acre Main Campus is just south of Sunset Park. Georgia's first public historically Black college and university, the university serves about 3,000 students. With a nearby salt marsh estuary, it offers a strong marine science program, along with notable business and engineering programs.
5 miles to downtown Savannah
There’s easy access to major thoroughfares with Chatham Area Transit bus service, including Skidaway Road and East Victory Drive. A nearby entrance to Truman Parkway makes north-south commutes convenient. Here’s how long it takes to drive to nearby destinations:
Downtown Savannah is about 5 miles, or 15 minutes, away.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 15 miles, or 30 minutes, away.
Memorial Health University Medical Center and Candler Hospital are both about 2 miles, or less than 10 minutes, away.
Tybee Island is about 15 miles, or 30 minutes, away.
Sunset Park residents are served by the Chatham Area Transit System.
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Crime and Safety
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Sunset Park
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunset Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Park, Savannah sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Park, Savannah over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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