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Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek

Neighborhood in Athens, Georgia

Clarke County 30605

$362,504 Average Value
$176 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

An established suburb in east Athens

Homes in Cedar Creek have roots that date back to the mid-20th century – and many of its residents have been around for a few decades, too. The community started to develop in the 1960s and became a popular neighborhood for families. It’s predominantly residential but still close to several stores, restaurants and downtown Athens, which is a major reason why residents tend to stick around when they buy a house. “People have lived here for 10 to 20 years, some even more,” says Marcelo Buril, a local Realtor with Greater Athens Properties. He’s lived in the city for over 25 years. “It’s more community-oriented with a lot of families.” And familiarity among neighbors is common. “People tend to know each other and their families, so it’s tight-knit.”

Cedar Creek is an established suburb in east Athens known for its sturdy, red-brick homes.
Cedar Creek is an established suburb in east Athens known for its sturdy, red-brick homes.
Cedar Creek residents enjoy being outside and active.
Cedar Creek residents enjoy being outside and active.
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Mid-20th century styles with classic red brick

Cedar Creek’s housing was developed between the 1960s and the ’80s. Ranch-style, colonial and split-level homes typically measure over 2,000 square feet with three to four bedrooms. They usually list between $300,000 and $450,000. Single-family homes under 2,000 square feet typically sell between $200,000 and $300,000. The community features a few townhome options on Barrington Drive, where two bedrooms list between $125,000 and $200,000. Most houses have traditional red-brick facades with colorful shutters adorning front-facing windows. Several ranch-style homes have long porches where homeowners place rocking chairs. The lots are spacious but close to neighbors – typically around a half-acre. Pine trees dominate Cedar Creek, and fallen needles and cones tend to scatter across front and backyards. Many trees scale a few dozen feet above the houses, so the streets stay shaded. “People drive slow here because there’s no sidewalk,” Buril says. “But they’re still out walking their dogs.”

Cedar Creek features a variety of architectural styles.
Cedar Creek features a variety of architectural styles.
Cedar Creek homes are surrounded by lush greenery and wild life.
Cedar Creek homes are surrounded by lush greenery and wild life.
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Cedar Shoals High has a robust list of student clubs

The Clarke County School District scores an overall B on Niche and serves over 12,000 students. Cedar Creek is zoned for Whit Davis Elementary School and Gaines Elementary School, which Niche gives an overall B-minus and C, respectively. Niche gives Hilsman Middle School a B-minus. Cedar Shoals High School has a robust list of extracurricular activities, from the art club and robotics team to JROTC and the National FFA Organization. The high school scores an overall B on Niche. Athens Academy is a coeducational, K through 12 private school option located about 8 miles away. Niche ranks the school among the top 10 best overall private schools in Georgia, giving the school an A-plus.

Hilsman Middle School is a highly sought after school in Cedar Creek for grades 6-8.
Hilsman Middle School is a highly sought after school in Cedar Creek for grades 6-8.
Cedar Shoals High School has a strong athletics program for Cedar Creek students.
Cedar Shoals High School has a strong athletics program for Cedar Creek students.
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Sports at Southeast Clarke Park

Southeast Clarke Park is one of the most visited parks in Athens, sprawling across 135 acres and known for its skate park, athletic fields and playground. It’s within walking distance from most homes in Cedar Creek, so locals often hop over White David Road to enjoy a day outdoors. The park features lighted, multi-use fields, pickleball courts, walking paths and access to the Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center. The Tennis Center is open year-round and hosts tournaments, clinics and various youth and adult programs. The courts are also available for open play. Kids enjoy Southeast Clarke Park for its World of Wonder Playground, which has 10 slides, a three-story slide tower, a climbing rock wall and a rope web climber. Plus, furry friends have three acres of designated space to roam off their leash at the Wiggley Field Dog Park. The skate park spans 14,000 square feet and was designed by Tony Hawk.

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Cedar Creek residents can be seen out at the skatepark after school hours.
Cedar Creek residents can be seen out at the skatepark after school hours.
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A variety of options at Cali N' Tito's

Pockets of retail surround Cedar Creek. A Walmart anchors East Athens Marketplace and has additional stores and service businesses, like H&R Block, Game Stop and Radio Shack. Willowood Square features Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Goodwill at the neighborhood’s northern corner. A few shopping centers feature Publix and Kroger on Barnett Shoals Road, about 2 miles away. Cali N’ Tito’s, an Athens staple, has a location on Cedar Shoals Drive. The pan-Latin restaurant has options from Mexico to Peru, with menu items like Peruvian Ceviche, chicharron con yuka and Cuban sandwiches. Restaurants like Taqueria la Parrilla and La Montana Mexican Restaurant are community staples, but several additional options are within a mile away down Gaines School Road.

Cali N' Tito's is a community staple known for its pan-Latin flavors in Cedar Creek.
Cali N' Tito's is a community staple known for its pan-Latin flavors in Cedar Creek.
Cedar Creek residents can order tacos and burritos at Cali N' Titos.
Cedar Creek residents can order tacos and burritos at Cali N' Titos.
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Taking Highway 78 into downtown Athens

U.S. Route 78 runs north of Cedar Creek, heading west into downtown Athens. Downtown and the University of Georgia campus is about 5 miles away. Neighborhoods like Normaltown and Boulevard are about 9 miles away, typically accessible by hopping on Georgia State Route 10 Loop. Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s Hospital are between 6 and 7 miles away. Athens-Ben Epps Airport is also nearby. Atlanta is 73 miles from Cedar Creek, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is 76 miles away.

U.S. Route 78 runs north of Cedar Creek and into downtown Athens about 5 miles west.
U.S. Route 78 runs north of Cedar Creek and into downtown Athens about 5 miles west.
Cedar Creek residents can go to downtown Athens for community events like the farmers market.
Cedar Creek residents can go to downtown Athens for community events like the farmers market.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cedar Creek US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$332,500
Median Single Family Price
$345,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$204,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
479
Median Year Built
1981
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,719
Below the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,146
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,901
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,253
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,088

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
47.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

14 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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