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Cuyler-Brownsville

Cuyler-Brownsville

Suburban Neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia

Chatham County 31415

$204,438 Average Value
$170 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Cuyler-Brownsville is an important thread in America’s fabric

Cuyler-Brownsville has seen better days. Decades of disinvestment has left the neighborhood depressed, with some homes in disrepair and a dearth of businesses throughout. But this neighborhood remains an important thread in America’s fabric. One of Savannah’s oldest historically Black neighborhoods, it played a major role in fostering the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The four-square home of the Rev. Dr. Mark Ralph Gilbert – where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stayed when he visited Savannah in 1963 – remains intact on 36th Street, as does the former home of prominent civil rights leader W.W. Law. This history is what gained Cuyler-Brownsville a listing on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1998. While the neighborhood is struggling to find its former glory, it still offers perks many Savannah home buyers are looking for. “The homes are very affordable, and you are really close to downtown,” says Wynn Martin, a Realtor with Eighteen O'Two Realty, who sells throughout the Savannah area.

In Cuyler-Brownsville, there is a variety of housing options available.
In Cuyler-Brownsville, there is a variety of housing options available.
The residents of Cuyler-Brownsville are often making upgrades and improvements to their homes.
The residents of Cuyler-Brownsville are often making upgrades and improvements to their homes.
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Vintage four-square cottages and bungalows along 36th Street

The houses in Cuyler-Brownsville are a mix of styles, including two- and three-bedroom Foursquare cottages, rowhouses and bungalows. Most were built in the 1930s, though some are about 20 years older, while others are much newer; ground-up rebuilds from the 1990s and early 2000s. They sit snugly on narrow lots, and while front yards are very small, backyards are bigger, with enough room for small patios and shady trees. Since these vintage homes often don’t include garages (or driveways, for that matter), residents park on the brick-paved streets. Sidewalks are plentiful throughout the neighborhood, offering residents access to nearby schools, parks, restaurants and retailers by foot. Prices range from the low $100,000s to the mid $400,000s for homes in move-in condition. Those looking to renovate can find fixer-uppers for around $80,000. Regarding crime, the neighborhood scores a 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index, a couple points higher than the national average.

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Here's a renovated, gabled four-square home in Cuyler-Brownsville.
Remember the following text: Here's a renovated, gabled four-square home in Cuyler-Brownsville.
Neighborhoods in Cuyler-Brownsville have historic homes with wide porches.
Neighborhoods in Cuyler-Brownsville have historic homes with wide porches.
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Residents have easy access to Bowles C. Ford Park

Bowles C. Ford Park near Laurel Grove South cemetery offers amenities like a covered picnic pavilion that looks out onto the nearby pond and a playground for kids. Floyd Adams Park has plenty of shady places to sit and people-watch. Forsyth Park, just a few blocks northeast of the neighborhood, is known for its impressive fountain, walking paths surrounded by tall oak trees, basketball and tennis courts, and large playground.

Bowles C. Ford Park is centrally located in residential neighborhoods.
Bowles C. Ford Park is centrally located in residential neighborhoods.
There are lifeguards and swimming lessons available at Bowles C. Ford Park pool.
There are lifeguards and swimming lessons available at Bowles C. Ford Park pool.
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Shopping and dining nearby

Residents pick up groceries at Chu’s Market off Montgomery Street, a go-to for fresh meat and seafood. For big box retailers, they head to the shopping centers at Truman Parkway and East Victory Road, just a few miles away and shop at Kroger, Whole Foods and Target. Starland District, a popular shopping area a couple blocks east, offers locally owned stores and services like a barber and a tattoo shop. Starland District also provides a host of popular locally owned restaurants that residents enjoy, like Elizabeth’s on 37th, which has been serving inventive seafood dishes like wild Georgia shrimp and local sea bass to the community since 1981. A little closer to home, residents hit up Simple Soul Savannah for its southern home-style dishes like fried chicken, collard greens and macaroni and cheese.

The Starland Yard in Cuyler-Brownsville is a great place with multiple restaurants.
The Starland Yard in Cuyler-Brownsville is a great place with multiple restaurants.
There are numerous unique and eclectic shops in the Starland District in Cuyler-Brownsville.
There are numerous unique and eclectic shops in the Starland District in Cuyler-Brownsville.
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Beach High School offers several learning programs

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves the neighborhood, and kids often attend Beach High School from ninth through 12th grade. Beach High has a C rating on Niche and serves about 900 students. It offers learning programs for students at all levels, including an accelerated program where students can earn college credit while still in high school and various special education programs for students with behavioral, learning and intellectual disabilities. Younger students often start school at Brock Elementary School, which has a C-minus on Niche, then head to DeReene Middle School, which also has a C-minus. Families considering private education can choose from several nearby faith-based schools.

Many students in Cuyler-Brownsville attend Derenne Middle School, located in Savannah, GA.
Many students in Cuyler-Brownsville attend Derenne Middle School, located in Savannah, GA.
Some older students in the Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood attend Beach High School.
Some older students in the Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood attend Beach High School.
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Route 80 and I-516 are easily accessible

Route 80 runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge, which connects to Interstate 516 to the west and the beaches of Tybee Island to the east. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 12 miles northwest and offers flights throughout the eastern United States.

Route 80 runs through Cuyler-Brownsville and continues out to Tybee Island.
Route 80 runs through Cuyler-Brownsville and continues out to Tybee Island.
Cuyler-Brownsville is surrounded by abundant green space throughout the neighborhood.
Cuyler-Brownsville is surrounded by abundant green space throughout the neighborhood.
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Important to know

Laurel Grove Cemetery sits on the neighborhood's north side. This historic, segregated cemetery was created in 1853 and is the final resting place for numerous notable locals like Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA; W.W. Law, the president of the Savannah NAACP and noted civil rights leader; and numerous Confederate Civil War veterans.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International

20 min drive

Bus

Gwinnett & May Eb

Bus

Mlk & 41st Sb

Bus

Ogeechee & 37th Sb

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Hopkins & Victory Sb

Bus

May & Sycamore Sb

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Mlk & 39th Sb

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Ogeechee & 39th Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cuyler-Brownsville US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$193,000
Median Single Family Price
$213,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Months of Supply
5.60
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
786
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,282
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,000
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
775
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

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    10am - 1pm

    520 W 37th St, Savannah, GA 31415

    $497,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,400 Sq Ft
    • 520 W 37th St

    Back on the Market- No Fault of the Seller. Welcome to the traditional classic style home!! As you enter this 2400 square foot townhome you'll get the feel that it is much bigger than that. With 9 ft + ceilings throughout the home has generously sized rooms. A large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an oversized breakfast nook, and huge bedrooms with spacious closets. Come enjoy your

    John Yates SWP Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,327
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,135
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,544

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
College Graduates
15.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

6 / 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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