Historic mill village within miles of Lake Lanier and Gainesville attractions
Once a thriving company town, Gainesville Cotton Mill Village stands as a quiet, affordable suburb that honors its roots. After the mill's closing in the mid-20th century, the property was bought by the parent company of The Gainesville Times, which pledged to preserve this icon of the community's hardworking past. "It's what I like to call a 'new old area,'" says Grace Orban, a Realtor at Red 1 Realty with over 20 years of experience. "There's this interesting mix of historic and environmentally appealing qualities." Homes originally built for the mill workers comprise most of the neighborhood. These duplex-style homes are all within a few miles of Downtown Gainesville and Lake Lanier.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village residents love to be outdoors enjoying what the city amenities.
Affordable homes and proximity to attractions makes easy living in the Cotton Mill Villages.
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20th-century duplexes at affordable prices in quiet former mill suburb
Most of the original mill village duplexes from the early 20th century were renovated into single-family houses. Many have been renovated and updated with more contemporary appliances and other features. A handful of manufactured and shotgun-style houses are also available in the neighborhood. Area homes typically feature a modest yard and covered front porch where residents can enjoy the fresh air. The average home price in the village is lower than the Gainesville and national average home prices. Village homes typically range from $75,000 to $150,000 for ranch-style and manufactured houses, and $100,000 to $280,000 for renovated duplexes.
Homes originally built for the mill workers comprise most of Gainesville Cotton Mill Village.
Manufactured and shotgun-style houses are available in Gainesvilles Cotton Mill Village.
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Residents are a short distance from Downtown Gainesville and major roadways
Downtown Gainesville and the Northeast Georgia Medical Center are within 2 miles of the neighborhood. Public parks and boat launches on Lake Lanier are 3 miles away. Exits onto Highway 129 and Interstate 985 are less than a mile to the southeast. Amtrak lines run through Gainesville Station, less than a mile from the village.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village hold community events all year round.
The Gainesville Cotton Mill Village offers easy access to major throughways.
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BBQ, breweries and shopping within minutes of the village
Lakeshore Crossing Shopping Center is just over 2 miles to the northwest, home to supermarkets like Aldi and Walmart. The shopping center is also home to popular retailers such as Target, Books-A-Million and Lowe's Home Improvement. Nearby breweries like Jekyll Brewing offer a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and an inventive menu of pub grub and small plate dishes. Up the street from Gainesville Station is The Inked Pig, a veteran-owned restaurant serving classic Southern-style BBQ.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village residents enjoy staples like The Inked Pig.
Jekyll Brewery in Gainesville Cotton Mill Village serves a vast selection of house brewed beers.
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Midland Greenway connects residents to nearby parks
Sidewalks on Marler Street connect to the Midland Greenway, a scenic urban trail winding north toward Downtown Gainesville. Pet owners can walk along the greenway to Midland Dog Park. There is also the Gainesville Skatepark, which features rails and ramps for skaters to enjoy and a shaded playground for the kids. Public boat launches in parks like Longwood Park are just 3 miles away, offering access to Lake Lanier's hundreds of miles of shoreline.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village residents can take their families to the Midland Greenway.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village also features a dog park at the Midland Greenway.
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Honored drama department at Gainseville City Schools
Gainesville City Schools provides education to the neighborhood's public school students. Fair Street International Academy teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has a C-rating on Niche. Students move on to Gainesville Middle School, which has a B-minus Niche rating. The B-rated Gainesville High School's drama department was one of 50 U.S. high schools chosen to participate in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, the largest performing arts festival in the world.
Cotton Mill Village students can head to Gainesville Middle School for grades 6-8.
Cotton Mill Village students can finish their education or Gainesville High School.
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Punk bands in Blackstrap Hall and Artwork in Gainesville Square
Less than a mile north of Gainesville Station, the Blackstrap Rock Hall hosts live music performances by rock and punk bands, trivia nights and other lively events. The City of Gainesville keeps a busy event schedule throughout the year. The Gainesville Art Walk fills Gainesville Square with patrons browsing through the works of artists from all over the region. Live music performances are a frequent occurrence, taking place from May to September in Gainesville Square.
Blackstrap Hall has live bands play weekly for Gainesville Cotton Mill Villages.
Gainesville Cotton Mill Village residents can head to the town square and admire local artwork.
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Severe weather pattens around Gainesville Metro Area
Gainesville experiences a high rate of severe storms and tornado activity. Hall County and Gainesville City governments maintain emergency preparedness plans in the event of extreme weather.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
609
Median Age
28
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,857
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,140
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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