$257,366Average Value$223Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Blue-collar neighborhood with a blend of old and new manufacturing businesses
Manufacturers and retailers outline the streets of Browns Bridge, a community just south of Downtown Gainesville. “Gainesville has come so far in the past 20 years,” says Mickey Hyams, a Realtor at Keller Williams Realty with over 20 years of experience. “I used to work at the Coca-Cola plant in Browns Bridge; over the years, there’s been this interesting mix of old and newer businesses.” Retail and industrial workers live in bungalows and ranch-style homes, all within a few miles of shopping centers, Downtown Gainesville and Lake Lanier.
You'll find vending plants like CocaCola in Browns Bridge.
Browns Bridge features shaded streets with lush greenery.
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Cozy bungalows and ranch-style houses at affordable prices
Retailers and other businesses comprise most of Browns Bridge, with residential streets branching off Browns Bridge Road and other commercial corridors. There are more rental properties than single-family houses in the area. Most single-family houses are bungalow and ranch-style homes along lightly forested streets, typically built before 1990. “It’s a seller’s market right now; inventory is pretty low, but the prices are good,” says Hyams. Prices in the neighborhood average below Gainesville’s average home price and the national average home price. Browns Bridge’s single-family homes typically range from $160,000 to $325,000.
Homes in Browns Bridge sit back on wooded lots with tall shade trees.
Browns Bridge features homes with long driveways and street parking.
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Residents are a short drive from employers in the community and Downtown Gainesville
Residents mainly travel around town by car. Several manufacturing and utility companies are located in the community. The Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Downtown Gainesville are within 3 miles of Browns Bridge. The exit onto Interstate Highway 985 is just 4 miles to the east.
Residents in Browns Bridge has convenient access to Highway 985 to surrounding cities.
Browns Bridge residents head to Downtown Gainesville for endless restaurants with patio seating.
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Family-owned restaurants and shopping centers just up the road
Browns Bridge Road is lined with auto dealerships and a range of manufacturing centers. Lakeshore Marketplace Shopping Center is home to popular retailers like Target and supermarkets like Walmart, located just a mile north of the neighborhood along Dawsonville Highway. The shopping center also has popular franchise restaurants like Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A. New releases and matinee films screen at the nearby Regal Hollywood Gainesville. El Sombrero Mex Grill & Cantina is a family-owned restaurant offering a range of Mexican dishes and craft cocktails. Soco South Coastal Seafood offers Peruvian-style seafood dishes and happy hour specials.
You can stop for a carefully crafted cocktail at El Sombrero in Browns Bridge.
Residents in Browns Bridge can satisfy their grocery needs at the local Walmart.
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Bowling alleys and shoreline parks are minutes away from Browns Bridge
Residents are just 3 miles away from Lake Lanier and shoreline parks like Lanier Point Park. In addition to hiking trails and boat launches, there are also the five baseball diamonds at Lanier Point Athletic Complex. Longwood Park also has playgrounds, tennis courts, and boat launches that provide public access to Lake Lanier. Bowling enthusiasts can hit the lanes at Station 300 Gainesville, a family-owned bowling alley with a full arcade and food and drink menus.
Browns Bridge is conveniently located near Lake Lanier where residents can swim, boat, and fish.
Browns Bridge residents can enjoy their evenings bowling at Station 300.
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Public schools and universities around Browns Bridge
Public school students attend Gainesville City and Hall County Schools. Gainesville Exploration Academy teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has a C-plus rating on Niche. West Hall Middle School has a B-minus Niche rating. West Hall High School’s football team has frequently made it to the playoffs and the school overall has a B-rating on Niche. University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus is just 5 miles south of Browns Bridge, offering degree programs in fields like education, business and the health sciences.
Browns Bridge is located near University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus.
Gainesville Exploration Academy is a public elementary school located in Gainesville.
West Hall Middle School is a public school located in Gainesville.
West Hall High School is located in Oakwood, GA.
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Art festivals and live music in Gainesville Square
Downtown Gainesville keeps a full schedule of events throughout the year. The Annual Art Walk fills out Gainesville Square every April, allowing visitors to browse through works of artists from all over the state. Gainesville Square hosts live music performances and food vendors for the First Friday Concert series from May to September.
Browns Bridge residents can head to Gainesville Square for outdoor recreations.
Browns Bridge residents can hang out and play games at Gainesville Square.
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Weather patterns around Gainesville
Gainesville experiences a high rate of severe weather and tornado activity. Hall County and Gainesville City governments maintain emergency preparedness plans in the event of extreme weather events.
Browns Bridge is a suburban Gainesville neighborhood only a few miles from downtown.
Ranch style homes line the streets of Browns Bridge.
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Parks in this Area
Longwood Park
Lanier Point Park
Gainesville Square
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Browns Bridge
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Browns Bridge, Gainesville sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Browns Bridge, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $298,214, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,669
Median Age
28
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,097
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,321
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
55.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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