$266,072Average Value$212Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Benjamin Van Clark is a historic eastside Savannah neighborhood undergoing revitalization. Historic homes, passed down through generations of families, are getting renovated and resold, drawing buyers looking to be close to downtown Savannah but wanting something easier on the wallet. "Downtown is really expensive right now, so here you can get an affordable house and still be 5 minutes or less to downtown and 20 minutes to the beach," says Wynn Martin, a Realtor with Eighteen O'Two Realty, who sells throughout the Savannah area. "It's really up-and-coming right now."
Rows of brick ranches line the streets in Benjamin Van Clark.
The Benjamin Van Clark area is home to many beautifully renovated craftsman-style houses.
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A mix of homes at affordable prices
The neighborhood offers a mix of three- and four-bedroom home styles, including 1920s-era Craftsman-style bungalows and newer Stick-style builds with steeply pitched roofs and covered front porches. They sit on compact lots, surrounded by tall, mature oak trees, with landscaped yards. Most homes offer driveways, but the streets are wide enough for extra parking if needed. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood allow residents to walk to nearby parks and bus stops along East Henry Street and East Anderson Street. Prices range from $225,000 to $600,000, with more expensive homes featuring extensive renovations.
Several Victorian style homes can be found in Benjamin Van Clark Park.
Older homes are slowly being replaced with stick-styled new builds in Benjamin Van Clark.
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Residents get fresh air at Live Oak Park
Locals head to Live Oak Park to get out in the sunshine. This pocket park is a regular gathering spot for the neighborhood, where it's common to find kids practicing jump shots on the basketball courts, playing on the playground shaded by tall trees, or kicking the ball around on the large grassy field. Golf enthusiasts can join the private Savannah Golf Club, whose membership includes access to the 18-hole course, tennis courts and outdoor pool.
Children can play on the playground at Live Oak Park.
Live Oak Park has great basketball courts for playing hoops with friends.
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Many shopping and dining options
Shopping is limited in the neighborhood, but many locals run errands at the big box stores off Truman Parkway, which offers Kroger, Whole Foods and Target. Savannah's historic district also offers shopping at locally owned shops. While there, residents dine at a variety of restaurants dotting the streets. A local favorite is The Olde Pink House, which serves quintessential southern dishes like cornbread fried oysters and she-crab soup. Another go-to is Flock to the Wok, an upscale Chinese restaurant popular for its lunch and take-out specials.
Kroger has a large grocery store close to Benjamin Van Clark.
River Street in downtown Savannah has cobblestones and many restaurants near Benjamin Van Clark.
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Savannah Arts Academy serves future artists
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves the area, and many kids attend Savannah Arts Academy for high school. It has an A-plus on Niche and is the city's first dedicated performing and visual arts school. It serves just over 900 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Kids often start school at Williams Elementary, which has a C-minus on Niche, and then move on to Hubert Middle School, which also has a C-minus.
Avondale students in grades 6-8 attend Hubert Middle School.
Spencer Elementary School is a public school located in Savannah, Georgia.
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SCAD students get colorful in Forsyth Park
Residents can take advantage of multiple annual events thanks to the nearby Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). One popular event is the Sidewalk Arts Festival, when current students, SCAD alums and local high schoolers take over nearby Forsyth Park and turn its sidewalks into a landscape of colorful chalk drawings. The city also hosts the Savannah Irish Festival, which draws huge crowds.
Downtown Savannah is well suited for bicycle riding near Benjamin Van Clark.
Residents enjoy an evening stroll along the Savannah River near Benjamin Van Clark.
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Take Truman Parkway and CAT busses to get around
Truman Parkway runs along the neighborhood’s east side and connects to other major thoroughfares, Route 80 and Interstate 516, giving residents access to the coast and west Georgia. For those who take public transportation, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus line runs throughout the neighborhood, with stops along Wheaton, East Henry and East Anderson streets.
The Savannah River Ferry runs from South Carolina to Downtown Savannah in Benjamin Van Clark.
The Truman Parkway runs north and south connecting to I-95 through Benjamin Van Clark.
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Parks in this Area
Baldwin Park
Daffin Park
Live Oak Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Whitefield Square
Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Savannah Riverwalk
Trails
Events
Concessions
Juliette Low Park
Transit
Airport
Savannah/Hilton Head International
22 min drive
Bus
Waters & Waldburg Nb
Bus
Wheaton & Live Oak Eb
Bus
Henry & Live Oak Wb
Bus
Anderson & Live Oak Eb
Bus
Henry & Ash Wb
Bus
Anderson & Dieter Eb
Bus
Henry & Cedar Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Benjamin Van Clark
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
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 Benjamin Van Clark, Savannah sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Benjamin Van Clark, Savannah over the last 12 months is $314,492, up 1% 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
2,032
Median Age
38
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,764
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,188
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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