Shannon Rollings
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Shannon Rollings Real Estate
(762) 320-2613
2,990 Total Sales
5 in Laney Walker
$128K - $250K Price Range
Laney Walker
Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia
Richmond County 30901
Laney Walker is undergoing a makeover and the historic neighborhood is looking better than it has in decades. Once the site of thriving black-owned businesses such as Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company — the first insurance provider for African Americans in Georgia — the neighborhood fell into decline in the 1970s. However, due to a city-led initiative Laney Walker is flourishing once again. “Laney Walker is a historically black neighborhood,” says Stuart Brooks, an associate broker with Realty One Group Visionaries. “It’s so rich in history that the city has put a lot of money into rebuilding it. The city has built 200 new homes in that area. It’s all city driven.”
Located blocks away from downtown Augusta and the Augusta University Medical Center, those looking to move here will find a wealth of historic homes, built in the early 1900s. There’s also a selection of newly constructed single-family and townhomes to choose from. Many of the historic homes have yet to be renovated, and the varying home prices reflect that. You could find 500-square foot shotgun cottage that has yet to be updated for $25,000 or a 3,000-square-foot renovated Craftsman style home in the high-$200,000s. “Investors are coming in and redoing the historic homes,” Brooks says. “They’re bringing them up to date.”
The recently built homes in the area typically range from $165,000 to $250,000. “These are affordable, beautiful homes,” Brooks says. “The city has a program that if you purchase one of these homes you can get up to $25,000 in assistance for a down payment and a 10-year property tax deduction.”
Because of the low price point and city incentives, homes in Laney Walker sell quickly, especially the newer ones. “We do presales. We can’t build them quick enough,” Brooks says. “Where else can you buy a home for under $300,000?”
Public school students in the area may attend W.S. Hornsby elementary and middle schools, which are located next door to each other, and Lucy C. Laney High School. The high school is named after Lucy Craft Laney, who in 1883 founded the first school for black students in Augusta. It earns an overall grade of C-, according to Niche.
Laney Walker residents have easy access to well-known discount chains such as Dollar Tree and Kroger grocery store is 5 miles away on Washington Rd. For eating out, Lily is a must-try for Vietnamese street food such as chicken dumplings and steamed pork buns. And the Savannah River Brewing Company is the go-to spot to enjoy a craft beer with friends or your pooch. The pet-friendly brewery allows dogs in its outdoor seating area and indoors.
Popular pastimes include heading downtown to catch a music concert at the 8,000-seat James Brown Arena or the more intimate Miller Theatre, a restored 1940 movie palace. And from March to November, many locals spend their Saturdays supporting area artisans and food vendors at the Augusta Market, which takes place at 8th St. Plaza along the Savannah River. Closer to home, the neighborhood’s Dyess Park offers a playground with a zipline swing, basketball and tennis courts, a track for jogging, and a pool to cool off in the summer months.
For its history, affordable prices, and proximity to downtown, Laney Walker has enduring appeal.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shannon Rollings
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Gerilyn Delaurentys
Gerilyn Delaurentys
Summer House Realty
(762) 320-2621
111 Total Sales
1 in Laney Walker
$125,000 Price
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Maureen Ruiz
Maureen Ruiz
Responds QuicklyMY KEYS REAL ESTATE, LLC
(762) 224-1869
34 Total Sales
1 in Laney Walker
$150,000 Price
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Christine May
Christine May
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(762) 994-4127
515 Total Sales
1 in Laney Walker
$189,900 Price
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Micah Barber
MB
Micah Barber
Responds QuicklyMeybohm R E - Success Center
(762) 320-2014
21 Total Sales
1 in Laney Walker
$150,000 Price
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Steven Koleno
Steven Koleno
Dream Town Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
10,594 Total Sales
1 in Laney Walker
$25,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Augusta Common Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dyess Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
May Park
Springfield Village Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Richmond County Hickman Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Augusta Riverwalk
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Laney Walker | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laney Walker, Augusta sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Laney Walker, Augusta over the last 12 months is $124,838, down 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$137,500
Median Single Family Price
$145,000
Median Townhouse Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$150,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
851
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,271
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,384
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,148
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,456
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,073
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
53.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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