Junior Matthews
Responds Quickly
LPT Realty LLC
(912) 622-6540
132 Total Sales
1 in Wheeless Road
$55,000 Price
Wheeless Road
Suburban Neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia
Richmond County 30906
Homes in the Wheeless Road area of Augusta are in the 55-plus age group. Yet, they’re looking younger by the day. “It’s a community that’s being brought back to life. People are going over there and updating the houses,” says Shirlonda Evans, a Realtor with Good Sense Realty. “It’s a great area for first-time home buyers or investors. The houses have great bones. They’ve been well taken care of. There are no total rehabs. They just need some updating.”
Located less than 10 miles from downtown, location and affordability are the biggest draws to the area. The average list price hovers around $130,000. However, costs range from $60,000 to $200,000, depending on size and whether a home has been renovated. “At this point, about half the homes have been updated,” Evans says. “It’s affordable for working-class people and it’s a great investment opportunity for anyone. The more people go in there and upgrade them, the more the property values increase. It’s up-and-coming.”
Driving around the residential neighborhoods, you’ll find a wealth of wooden clapboard cottages, split-levels and brick ranch homes built from the 1940s through the 1960s. Properties typically offer between 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space and rest on spacious quarter-acre lots with mature pine and maple trees that are common to the area. “The homes there have acreage,” Evans says. “They’re not on top of each other like in the newer neighborhoods. You’ll have that sense of privacy.”
Public school student may attend schools such as Terrace Manor Elementary, Murphey Middle and Josey High, which scores an overall grade of C-minus, according to Niche. As part of the Richmond County School System, students at all three schools have access to free one-on-one online tutoring services.
Wheeless Road area residents have easy access to nationally known retails, such as Walmart Supercenter on Deans Bridge Road. And there are some independent options to choose from as well. For dining out, try Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ for the likes of ribs, fried okra and buttery Texas toast. Pro tip: Make sure to leave room for the peach cobbler that regulars rave about. Villa Europa Restaurant and Lounge — an area mainstay for 50 years — is the go-to spot for German, Italian and American favorites.
Outdoor fun awaits at Henry H. Brigham Park, where you can shoot some hoops, play a game of tennis, or watch your kids frolic on the playground. There’s also an indoor swim center that hosts a heated, six-lane pool.
For entertainment options on a wider scale, head to downtown Augusta. Popular pastimes include catching a music concert at the 8,000-seat James Brown Arena or a classic movie at the more intimate Miller Theater, 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 Street Plaza, along the Savannah River. “It’s a quiet area,” Evans says. “It has a suburban feel, but if you want a little of the city, it won’t take you long to get there.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Junior Matthews
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Stephanie Menard
Stephanie Menard
Responds QuicklyNexthome Realty Consultants
(706) 613-4389
40 Total Sales
2 in Wheeless Road
$205K - $217K Price Range
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Lauren Hall
Lauren Hall
Keller Williams Realty Augusta
(803) 335-5864
36 Total Sales
1 in Wheeless Road
$205,000 Price
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Shannon Rollings
Shannon Rollings
Responds QuicklyShannon Rollings Real Estate
(762) 320-2613
2,990 Total Sales
11 in Wheeless Road
$89K - $156K Price Range
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Erica Harris
Erica Harris
Keller Williams Realty Augusta
(762) 800-8274
48 Total Sales
2 in Wheeless Road
$150K - $195K Price Range
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Chundra Tolbert
Chundra Tolbert
Responds QuicklyAugusta Real Estate Co.
(762) 225-2288
35 Total Sales
2 in Wheeless Road
$160K - $175K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Minnick Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Woods Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Waterpark
Elliott Park
Valley Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wheeless Road | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wheeless Road, Augusta sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wheeless Road, Augusta over the last 12 months is $152,249, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$159,900
Median Single Family Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$112
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$171,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,982
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,374
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,873
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,289
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,283
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,002
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
8.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 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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Barton Chapel
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