Highland Park is a family-friendly suburb of Savannah. Oglethorpe Mall, Abercorn Commons and more businesses encompass its western side, while acres of athletic facilities and outdoor spaces make up its east end. Home prices are more affordable than in nearby areas, and Historic Savannah is a short drive north.
Highland Park is a classic midcentury suburb, with cottages, split-levels and ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets. “It’s much more affordable than areas closer to downtown,” says Savannah-based Realtor Jacqueline Mason with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners. “Plus, not everyone wants to have a wall in common with their neighbor or a home that requires a lot of maintenance.” Here are some housing-related figures about Highland Park:
• Single-family homes can range from the mid $200,000’s to the mid $300,000’s
• Condos can cost from the upper $100,000’s to the lower $200,000’s
• Home values are about $200,000 lower than the metro area’s average
• Over half of residents rent
The neighborhood’s west side is a major commercial area, home to Oglethorpe Mall and the Abercorn Commons shopping center. The former is anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s and Belk; it features retailers like Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Old Navy and H&M, as well as restaurants like Basil Thai Kitchen and Sushi Kingdom. Abercorn Commons, with HomeGoods, Shoe Station, Best Buy and more, is just down the road. More dining options, big-box shopping, grocery stores and hotels are also in this area.
Highland Park and nearby areas offer plenty of things to do, especially if you play sports. The Chatham County Aquatic Center features lap and recreational pools, while the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex includes lighted turf and grass fields that host youth and adult leagues. Softball and baseball players frequent the Ambuc Softball and Guy Minick Baseball fields, as well as the Allen E. Paulson Softball Complex and Scarborough Sports Complex. The Bacon Park Golf Course offers a 27-hole game, and Memorial Stadium, used by Chatham County high school football teams, seats 5,000. The Savannah Botanical Gardens, a common event venue, is also in the neighborhood and features a range of scenic gardens. Nearby Lake Mayer Park is known for its central 35-acre lake, popular for boating, its fishing pier and waterside picnics at one of its two pavilions. It also features lighted sports courts, a roller rink, a skatepark and a remote-control raceway. Cyclists frequent the Truman Linear Trail, which begins at the park.
The highly rated Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves Highland Park. It offers more than 20 magnet programs through a lottery-based Choice Program system with eligibility criteria for some grades. Herschel V. Jenkins High School, a highly rated public school in the area, offers the School of Engineering, with a STEM-focused curriculum.
Harry S. Truman Parkway and state Route 204 run through Highland Park, and Interstate 516 is nearby. A 10-mile drive leads to Historic Savannah, about 15 minutes away, depending on traffic. “The main roads make a loop, so it’s very easy to commute to downtown from the south side,” Mason says. Major area employers, including Memorial Health University Medical Center and Hunter Army Airfield, are less than 5 miles away. Chatham Area Transit bus stops are scattered throughout Highland Park, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 15 miles, or roughly 30 minutes, away.
Teresa Cowart
RE/MAX Accent
(912) 461-4527
673 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$138,500 Price
Sharon Miller
ERA Southeast Coastal
(912) 461-5168
37 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$359,000 Price
Steven Koleno
Spot Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
11,914 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$232,000 Price
Steven Fischer
ERA Southeast Coastal
(912) 461-5280
63 Total Sales
5 in Highland Park
$65K - $750K Price Range
Sabriya Scott
Scott Realty Professionals LLC
(912) 461-6978
546 Total Sales
4 in Highland Park
$65K - $165K Price Range
John Carr
Seaport Real Estate Group
(912) 461-5825
37 Total Sales
1 in Highland Park
$221,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highland Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 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
On average, homes in Highland Park, Savannah sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Park, Savannah over the last 12 months is $226,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,609 - $2,419 per month
$1,199 - $1,804 per month
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Small residential Southside community within walking distance of Lake Mayer Park
Blending suburban comfort and convenience in southside Savannah
Suburban enclave near Oglethorpe Mall, Hunter Army Airfield and Lake Mayer Park
Walkable central Savannah enclave with an idyllic suburban atmosphere
A Savannah enclave that offers residents bang for their buck
Convenient suburban community close to Midtown restaurants and Southside shopping
