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Live Oak

Live Oak

Suburban Neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia

Chatham County 31404

$292,226 Average Value
$241 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale

A relatively accessible option just outside downtown

Neat neighborhood streets and quaint homes built between the early to mid-20th century define Live Oak, an accessibly priced enclave just south of Savannah’s downtown. This is an area that, in the same breath, grips residents for decades and is attractive to first-time home buyers. Plus it’s conveniently located in relation to a range of attractions and amenities. “That’s a phenomenal neighborhood as far as proximity to everybody,” says local Realtor and longtime Savannah resident Ed Yannett, Team Leader for Team Yannett at eXp Realty.

Live Oak is located a few short miles southeast of Historic Savannah.
Live Oak is located a few short miles southeast of Historic Savannah.
Homes in Live Oak are situated on lush green lawns. ‎ ‎
Homes in Live Oak are situated on lush green lawns. ‎ ‎
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A cozy neighborhood with an established pedigree

Most of the houses around Live Oak were built in the first half of the 20th century, a collection of single-story ranch-style homes and bungalows. ‘It’s an older neighborhood, they have more of the Craftsman-style, built in the 20s and 30s and 40s homes,” says Yannett, who has 35 years of experience in real estate. “The lots are a little smaller, the homes are a little smaller. It’s just a great neighborhood.” Homes here come with floor plans that stretch an average of about 1,300 square feet, and they fill lots that are often around one-tenth of an acre. Many of Live Oak’s streets are at least partly shaded by assorted pine and oak trees, some of which come draped with Spanish moss. Houses here sell for prices from the mid-$200,000s to around $400,000. “Prices are probably a fifth of what they are in the historic district downtown, but you’re a $10 Uber away,” Yannett says.

Some homes in Live Oak are newly renovated.
Some homes in Live Oak are newly renovated.
Full front porches and well landscape yards are just a few prominant home features in Live Oak.
Full front porches and well landscape yards are just a few prominant home features in Live Oak.
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Wade over to Waters Avenue for quick dining

There are multiple dining options in the Live Oak area, most of them concentrated along Waters Avenue. Among the options is Grandma’s Diner, which is popular in part for its breakfast. Waters Cafe, meanwhile, is a convenient spot to grab a quick cup of coffee and a pastry or sandwich. The Avenue Bar & Grill is a place to drop in for a drink and pizza. Locals can also knock out some shopping along Waters Avenue at places like The Magical World of Toys and The Stacks Bookstore. Grocery shopping can be found close by, too, at the Kroger in McAlpin Square off of Victory Drive.

Live Oak residents enjoy food trucks on the weekend along Waters Avenue.
Live Oak residents enjoy food trucks on the weekend along Waters Avenue.
Waters Cafe is a colorful eatery located in the heart of Live Oak.
Waters Cafe is a colorful eatery located in the heart of Live Oak.
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Daffin Park is bustling

The sprawling Daffin Park is right across from Live Oak and serves as the site of all sorts of programming over the course of the year, from rugby tournaments to community running events to the Savannah Music Festival Community Family Jam, featuring live jazz and blues. The renowned exhibition baseball team the Savannah Bananas play at Daffin Park, with games from February to September at Grayson Stadium there. The Bananas aren’t just a big draw locally, but have also gained national attention for their dancing and costumes in games.

Live Oak is home to the Savannah Banana's Baseball Team.
Live Oak is home to the Savannah Banana's Baseball Team.
Aerial perspective of East Victory Drive splitting Daffin Park and Live Oak.
Aerial perspective of East Victory Drive splitting Daffin Park and Live Oak.
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Kids can enter Savannah-Chatham school district

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System serves students in Live Oak, a district with a B overall rating on Niche. Kids in this area can begin their journeys at ??the Early Learning Center at Henderson E. Formey School for prekindergarten and kindergarten, a school where the student-teacher ratios are 12-to-1. Students in Live Oak can then move on to the C-minus-rated Williams Elementary for grades 1 to 5, where they can get hands-on experiences with visits to places like the Savannah Children’s Museum. The C-minus-rated Hubert Middle is next, where students can take part in sports teams ranging from cross country to volleyball. Students can then advance to the School of Liberal Studies for grades 9 to 12, a C-rated school that engages students and their families on topics like school improvement through its Annual Family Forum.

Spencer Elementary School is a public school located in Savannah, Georgia.
Spencer Elementary School is a public school located in Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah Early College High School is located in the heart of East Savannah.
Savannah Early College High School is located in the heart of East Savannah.
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Daffin Park a popular destination

Daffin Park is one of the largest parks in the city at 80 acres, and is within walking distance for many in Live Oak. The park is filled with oak trees adorned with Spanish moss and amenities here range from athletic fields to a pool. In fact, Daffin Park’s fields are used by city sports leagues and high schools for football and soccer. Grayson Stadium here, home of the Bananas, seats 4,000.

Practice your basketball skills at Daffin Park near Live Oak.
Practice your basketball skills at Daffin Park near Live Oak.
Walk from Live Oak to the Daffin Park walking trail.
Walk from Live Oak to the Daffin Park walking trail.
Neighbors and friends gather at Daffin Park for a round of tennis.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
Neighbors and friends gather at Daffin Park for a round of tennis.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
Live Oak is steps away from the Daffin Dog Park.
Live Oak is steps away from the Daffin Dog Park.
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Catch the CAT to get around

Live Oak has multiple stops in the Chatham Area Transit bus system, also known as CAT. The CAT system features 60 buses, with 16 routes around the city. Also, drivers in the neighborhood can quickly hop on the Harry S. Truman Parkway to slide up to Savannah’s downtown area, just a few miles away.

Chatham Area Transit serve the Live Oak neighborhood.
Chatham Area Transit serve the Live Oak neighborhood.
Chatham Area Transit give access to the rest of Savannah from Live Oak.
Chatham Area Transit give access to the rest of Savannah from Live Oak.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International

23 min drive

Bus

Waters & 39th Nb

Bus

Victory & Hibiscus Wb

Bus

37th & Ash Eb

Bus

37th & Cedar Eb

Bus

Bee & 42nd Nb

Bus

Victory & Limerick Wb

Bus

Waters & 42nd Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Live Oak US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$293,850
Median Single Family Price
$299,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Months of Supply
4.70
Median List Price
$319,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,168
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,295
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
687
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,427
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,788
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,455

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
College Graduates
13.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

54 / 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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