Cary Woods’ forested streets provide both privacy and a picturesque setting for its midcentury-era homes. But for families, the area’s recreation options and highly rated schools are just as much of a draw. “It’s a beautiful area,” says Lori Fuller, Realtor with eXp Realty Southern Branch. “There are a lot of older homes that have been renovated that are gorgeous. A lot of professors or faculty from the university live here.”
Ranch homes in Cary Woods are surrounded by tall mature shade trees.
Cary Woods is a wooded neighborhood with tree lined streets.
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Varying price points and renovation status
Tall pine trees line the streets of Cary Woods, shading the neighborhood’s narrow streets and large suburban lots. Built as early as the 1960s or as recently as the 2010s, homes vary in style, with ranch, farmhouse and split-level builds most common. “There’s a wide variety of price points,” Fuller says. “Some of them have really beautiful acre lots, and there are some that are less nice that developers are waiting to try to buy.” Homes sell between the $500,000s and mid-$700,000s, as more recent builds or renovations tend to hover near the top of the range.
Homes in Cary Woods are backed onto wooded lots.
Ranch style homes in Cary Woods often feature long driveways.
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High marks for Auburn schools
Cary Woods kids attend the highly-rated Auburn City Schools system, starting at Cary Woods Elementary. The kindergarten through second-grade school is rated an A-plus by Niche. The A-rated Pick Elementary serves third through fifth grade, before students head to J.F. Drake Middle for sixth and East Samford School for seventh, with each receiving an A. For eighth and ninth grade, Auburn Junior High also receives an A. Meanwhile, the A-rated Auburn High School is ranked as the 12th-best public high school in the state by Niche.
Cheering on the Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium
The city of Auburn puts on plenty of events throughout the year, many of which take over downtown. Holiday celebrations are popular with families, including a “Downtown Trick or Treat” for Halloween. But the biggest events occur on fall Saturdays when the Auburn Tigers take the field. A mile and a half from the neighborhood, Jordan-Hare Stadium seats over 88,000 fans. Gameday traffic backs up throughout the city, increasing travel times.
Residents often Toomer's Corner after an Auburn University football game.
Cary Woods residents often find themselves at Jordan-Hare Stadium for a football game.
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Easy access to downtown Auburn
While Cary Woods feels removed from the action of downtown Auburn, the heart of the town is just a mile away. The Hound’s elevated pub fare and Auburn Draft House’s large beer selection are favorites throughout the area. Meanwhile, the other direction on College Street, The Shoppes at Cary Creek has a Publix for food and other essentials.
Cary Woods offers residents convenience to the amenities Downtown Auburn has to offer.
Residents in Cary Woods often tour and walk around Downtown Auburn.
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Playing at Hickory Dickory Park
Families in Cary Woods often head just north of the neighborhood to Hickory Dickory Park, which features a playground themed to the nursery rhyme along with a large lawn for kids to run around in. But for most recreation, residents head outside the neighborhood. During the summer, the city of Auburn operates the Samford Pool two miles from Cary Woods, with $2 admission per person. The Frank Brown Recreation Center is only a mile from the neighborhood and has both a fitness center and a basketball gym.
Hickory Dickory Park is a shaded park with tall trees.
Hickory Dickory Park is located on 1399 Hickory Ln.
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Transit options through Auburn
Just north of downtown Auburn, Cary Woods sits about a mile from the university campus, where many residents work. Those affiliated with Auburn University can take Tiger Transit, a school-run bus system throughout the city, while others can utilize the Dial-A-Ride service to schedule a ride from Lee-Russell Public Transit. A mile in the other direction, Shug Jordan Parkway acts as a beltway for the city, taking residents to the other side of the city and the area’s main thoroughfare, Interstate 85. While other regional airports are closer, residents often choose to fly out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is 100 miles northeast on I-85 and offers flights to over 150 U.S. cities and over 70 international destinations.
The Tiger Transit runs routes through Cary Woods to Downtown Auburn.
You'll find an abundance of open land and commercial buildings in Cary Woods.
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Parks in this Area
Hickory Dickory Park
Hickory Dickory Park
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Transit
Airport
Columbus
57 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cary Woods
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cary Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cary Woods, Auburn sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Cary Woods, Auburn over the last 12 months is $511,850, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
With its prime location, this property presents unlimited potential. Has a spacious lot area of 17,225ft. Tranquil Cul-de-sac location. Convenient access to local amenities. Walking distance to Auburn University and/or step away from the Tiger Transit stop. Some utilities are available. Slope & topography lend themselves to a seamless basement construction. Partially wooded with mixed light
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
330
Median Age
38
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,058
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
66.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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