Why Live in Oxford
Oxford is an area of history and education. The Methodist Episcopal Church established the town in 1837. In 1972, Oxford was designated a shrine to the United Methodist Church, the first community in the country to receive such a title. It’s also the home of Oxford College, a division of Emory University. Surrounding the small town are more rural areas, and it shares a lot of culture with nearby Covington. “There are a lot of historic homes in Oxford,” says LeAnne Long, the broker/owner of Re/Max Around Atlanta East and the District 5 Commissioner of Newton County. “But it’s mostly the college that is the draw. Because of that, you see a lot of students and residents from other parts of the world.” Oxford properties vary in style and are spread throughout the region, extending north past the Ashley Grove community. Traditional ranch-style homes often run from $200,000 to $400,000, while New Traditional houses commonly sell between $250,000 and $580,000. Luxury homes can range from $660,000 to $1.2 million. The city center’s streets are mostly grid-like, with Emory Street being its main thoroughfare. Its residential asphalt streets can be narrow and lack sidewalks, though the
Home Trends in Oxford, GA
On average, homes in Oxford, GA sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oxford, GA over the last 12 months is $390,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
