Longstanding Columbus neighborhood with community pride and new investment
A transformation is happening in Columbus Tech-Beallwood, an established north Columbus community undergoing extensive rehabilitation. The neighborhood is beside Columbus Technical College, potentially making this a desirable location for staff and faculty. Many Columbus area residents use the college, including beginning college, returning, transfer, transient and dual enrollment students. Beallwood's growth potential draws the attention of investors and those seeking starter homes. “There’s a lot of interest and investment happening in this community,” says Realtor Verronica Smith with Lokation Real Estate. Smith has been selling homes for over a decade. “Columbus as a whole is on an upward trend, there are lots of people moving here and people are seeing the potential in these homes.” Still, longtime residents of Beallwood take great pride in the community, and the Beallwood Area Neighborhood Development Inc. has spent the last 20 years protecting residents, holding neighborhood cleanups and starting community programs for youth and adults. The effort put into Beallwood is apparent, and the investment by Beallwood's residents is an excellent example of the benefits of community action.
Residents of Columbus Tech-Bealwood have many hotspots around town at a few minutes' distance.
Columbus Tech- Bealwood residents can head to La Tienda Fe to find cowboy boots and hats.
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Budget-friendly homes and revitalization with Big 4 Beallwood
Beallwood is primarily an established, post-war community consisting of shotgun houses, shingle-style cottages and bungalows with screened-in front porches. Prices typically range between $20,000 and $65,000, making this a desirable location for investors, first-time homebuyers and buyers wanting a renovation project. Organizations like NeighborWorks Columbus are leading the way in helping revitalize the homes in Beallwood, as many have fallen into disrepair. Big 4 Beallwood is a significant project where NeighborWorks, Habitat for Humanity and TEAMeffort will rehabilitate existing lots and start new construction. New construction plans include six duplexes and six new homes.
Buyers can find a variety of architectural styles in Columbus Tech- Bealwood.
Columbus Tech- Bealwood also offers some Shotgun style homes great for investment opportunities.
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Muscogee County Schools serves families in Beallwood
Students may start at River Road Elementary School before attending Arnold Middle School and Jordan Vocational High School. All three schools earned an overall C grade on Niche. Jordan Vocational offers a career and technical education magnet program with culinary, teaching, and healthcare options. Students may also apply to Columbus High School, an A-rated magnet school with a liberal arts-based program.
Columbus Tech- Bealwood students can attend Arnold Middle School for grades 6 to 8.
Columbus Tech- Bealwood students can finish their primary education Jordan High School.
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Close to Heath Park and Columbus Botanical Garden
Beallwood's location in north-central Columbus puts it close to several community green spaces. The neighborhood is 2 miles from Heath Park, which offers a wooded walking trail, playground and wooden swings overlooking scenic Lake Heath. The park is close to the Columbus Botanical Garden, which has over 20 acres of flowering gardens, trails and events. Visitors can participate in events like yoga, story time or painting in the gardens. Lakebottom Park is 3 miles away and is known for its athletic fields, shaded walking trail and events like the Lakebottom 5K and the MidTown Get Down. The Chattahoochee River is about 2 miles away, where residents can walk or bike the north end of the RiverWalk.
Charlie Hil Park in Columbus Tech- Bealwood offers walking paths and playgrounds.
Lakebottom Park has many great amenities for the residents of Columbus Tech-Bealwood to enjoy.
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Veterans Parkway offers access to dining and retail
Several grocery options surround Beallwood, including a Piggly Wiggly on River Road and a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Manchester Expressway. There are also several Latin grocery stores in the area, including Tienda La Fe, which offers specialty groceries and a food counter. Nearby, Mexigrill Taqueria is another favorite, specializing in dishes like quesabirria tacos, burritos and flautas. “One of the reasons this area is getting popular is because it’s closer to shopping and dining with Veteran’s Parkway right there. It’s one of the city’s main connectors,” Smith says. Bradley Square Park and Columbus Park Crossing are big box retail areas only 2 miles from Beallwood. Uptown is 4 miles from Beallwood, accessible from Veterans Parkway. Uptown offers a variety of local boutiques, restaurants and events like the annual Food Truck Festival and Market Days on Broadway.
Veterans Parkway runs right though Columbus Tech- Bealwood.
The Mexi Grill in Columbus Tech- Bealwood is a great spot to take out food, all made to order.
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The METRA bus system runs directly though Columbus Tech- Bealwood.
Commuting from Columbus Tech-Beallwood
With access to Veterans Parkway and METRA stops on Manchester Expressway and 12th Avenue, commuting from Beallwood is convenient. Uptown is 4 miles from the neighborhood, Phenix City is 5 miles away and Fort Benning is 15 miles away. Columbus State University is 3 miles away and the Aflac building is 5 miles away. The closest hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional-Northside, is 2 miles from Beallwood. Columbus Airport is located 2 miles away, offering connections to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Lakebottom Park
Charlie Hill Park
Transit
Airport
Columbus
7 min drive
Bus
Hamilton Rd And 50th St
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12th Ave And Alexander St
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Alexander St And 14th Ave
Bus
Manchester Expy And Veterans Pkwy
Bus
Hamilton Rd And 52nd St
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Manchester Expy And River Rd (Columbus Technical College)
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12th Ave And Ingram Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Columbus Tech-Bealwood
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbus Tech-Bealwood, Columbus sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Columbus Tech-Bealwood, Columbus over the last 12 months is $35,500, down 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$30,000
Median Single Family Price
$30,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$28
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$37,400
Median Discount From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-37%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
16
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,266
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,850
Median Age
45
Population under 18
13.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$17,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$22,034
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.1%
College Graduates
0.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.1%
% Population in Labor Force
41.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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