Renovated Traditional Style Home in Ardsley Park

215 E 48Th St, Savannah, GA 31405 

Bedrooms: 3

Bath: 2

Year Built: 1923

Sq. Ft.: 1,894

Price: $329,000

MLS#: 119389

This renovated handsome Ardsley Park home is literally just steps from Charles Ellis! This traditional style home abounds with spacious rooms decorated with crown molding and hardwood flooring throughout. Right off the front entry and stairway, is the living room with a fireplace and a wide archway to the dining room. The living room is graciously separated from the entryway and adjoining dining room with period appropriate French doors. The dining room is well lit with windows and a beautiful chandelier. From the dining room and the living room there is access to the front sun room, which is lined with a wall of windows for a bright and airy feeling.

The renovated kitchen boasts; granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, tiled floor, double sink and a good sized breakfast nook. There is plenty of light and a ceiling fan to keep you and your guest’s cool while entertaining in this gorgeous kitchen. On the second floor the spacious master bedroom has a fireplace for those cooler evenings and an en-suite bath. The second bedroom is also spacious and the second bathroom is beautifully renovated with a pedestal sink and a bath/shower. Upstairs in the third floor is a bonus room setup to be a relaxing family room.

Outside in the backyard is a well-designed brick patio with an in-ground stone fire pit. The yard also contains a storage bldg., and 2 car parking pad and is bound with a wood fence. But the best feature of this home is its location. The home is less than a mile from Daffin Park, Savannah’s second largest park, and home to the Sand Gnats baseball team. Just beyond the park is the newly bustling Victory Square with the Whole Foods, Chipotle, and Zoe’s restaurant. This new shopping center is a great addition to all of the existing stores on the Victory, Skidaway shopping area, which is home to Target, Staples, Home Depot, and the Victory Movie Theater. There is access to the Truman Parkway and Tybee Island is only a short 20 minute drive. In the other direction historic downtown with all it has to offer is a mere 2-3 miles.

View more photos of this property here. 

Call Don Callahan 912-441-4416 to set up a viewing or ask questions.

Gorgeous Townhouse with Finished Details Throughout

32 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA

Price MLS#	$625,000 117918
Beds	4
Baths	4 full, 1 half
Home size	2,100 sq ft
Lot Size	2,700 sq ft

This quality, newer construction home abounds with period finishes and style. Built as a classic side-hall townhouse it boasts tall ceilings, crown molding, beautifully refinished hardwood floors and detailed trim work throughout.

Details Abound

Separate dining room with gorgeous French doors to quaint covered rear porch and mature garden. Perfectly placed between the dining and living rooms is a small bar with storage cabinets and sink. A Spacious, well-designed and fully equipped kitchen also has a breakfast bar. Upstairs are three bedrooms and three baths, including a luxurious Master Bedroom suite with built-in shelves and drawers, a fireplace and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is a cozy room with a fireplace and a large en-suite bath. 

Location!

There is a two car garage and beautiful carriage house apartment with one bedroom and one bath. The 500 block of East Harris Street is one of the most beautiful streets in Savannah. It's a quiet residential locale yet just minutes to all the electric excitement of Downtown Savannah. It's an easy walk in one direction to world-famous Forsyth Park or the other direction to the red-hot shops and restaurants on Broughton Street. Just a little beyond that is the festive City Market area and bustling River Street. The city dazzles with its fine museums, galleries, restaurants and shops-all within arm's length of this lovely townhouse.

View More Photos Here. Want to view this home in person? Call Don Callahan at 912-441-4416

Community Profile: Historic Downtown Savannah

Savannah's founder, General James Oglethorpe, had already planned the layout of Downtown Savannah when he arrived here in 1733. His progressive ideology involved an interactive mix of architecture and green space with the intent of blending peoples from all walks of life.

Per his plans, Historic Downtown Savannah is a blend of stately homes and townhouses along with a stock of commercial spaces all centered around the original squares. The famous squares of downtown Savannah are lush green spaces shaded by magnificent live oaks dripping Spanish moss. Benches set beneath the trees allow visitors and residents alike to witness the blur of activity. From horse drawn carriage tours to darting bicycle messengers modern day Downtown Savannah is a unique microcosm that serves to confirm its founder's original intent as a vibrant urban melting pot.

Perhaps ironically, Georgia's First City is also home to the most cutting-edge art school in America, Savannah College of Art and Design. It has called downtown Savannah home for 30 years and has grown in prestige from oddball upstart status to international acclaim, all along keeping its feet firmly planted in the heart of the city.

-- Savannah College of Art and Design
-- Streetscape
-- Squares
-- Unique old structures
-- Boutiques, restaurants and galleries
-- Forsyth Park

Savannah, GA an Accessible City

Historic Savannah is an extremely beautiful southern city, with its famous squares, 19th century architecture, and oak tree 

lined streets dripping with Spanish moss. An unpublished fact about Savannah is what a bicycle and walking friendly city it is. 

A Very Accessible City

Every street has a sidewalk creating easy accessibility to shops, hotels, restaurants, galleries and down to River Street on the waterfront. Tourists love the fact that it is a wonderful walking city, Savannah is small enough that one can walk to just about anywhere. The infamous Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has the city as its campus. SCAD buildings are sprawled throughout the city inhabiting some of the older historic buildings. Students either bike, walk, ride scooters or take the local city buses to get around to their classes. Most students use bikes, so it’s a very bike friendly city. In fact many of the more narrow streets have bicycle lanes. Many residents also bike to their destinations. With biking being so popular in Savannah there are several thriving bicycle shops located downtown.

Bicycling Advantages

Bicycling has so many advantages; healthier than driving, saving on gas for the environment and the pocketbook. Plus parking

is much easier with biking, just lock it to a parking meter that some else will be putting money into. But there are some other hidden advantages for the residential community where there are lots of bikers, and bicycle lanes. Atlanta is putting in bicycle lanes and in so doing is taking a look at the community advantages of spending to do this. Rebecca Serna, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition executive director says both avid cyclists and casual bikers are increasingly likely to pay upwards of $5,000 more for a home if it means more space — on the street, that is. Also the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is currently conducting a study on the commercial business effects and economic benefits of local bike infrastructure, due to be released this fall. "Those looking to sell will certainly benefit from the qualitative selling points — greater mobility, access to popular city hubs, shorter commutes to work. So even if you don’t bike yourself, you can still benefit from those that do in your community.  

The Economic Benefits of Bicycling

Here are some facts from the National Bikes Belong organization (sponsored by the U.S. bicycle industry). The average bicycle shop has 6 full-time employees. With approximately 4,200 specialty bicycle retailers in the U.S., this totals 25,620 people employed full-time by these retailers. A 20-year study of efforts to make streets less convenient for autos and better for pedestrians and cyclists found that after changes are implemented, businesses in these areas show stronger growth than auto-friendly shopping centers. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects create up to double the jobs (11-14) of road infrastructure projects (7) per $1 million spent. Homes located on a bike boulevard are worth $5,757 more than homes not on one. Houses located in areas with above-average levels of walk-ability [or bike-ability] are worth up to $34,000 more than similar houses in areas with average walk-ability levels.

Savannah Georgia Famous in Popular Culture

Savannah is a beautiful historical city with its own unique culture, full of local color and haunting tales. In Savannah tourism is an active and rapidly growing segment of the economy. The city's attractiveness as a visitor destination is enhanced by its charming historic district, accommodations, tree lined drives, unique rural settings, and downtown art scene. Savannah GA has frequently become the setting, or subject in popular culture media such as; works of literature, music, film, and television.Artists and authors are attracted to living in this beautiful city with its rich history and coastal beauty. Local and distant authors have helped make Savannah a famous literature destination. The most well-known is the 1994 nonfiction novel and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil which takes place in downtown Savannah. Other notable books include;

•  Chris Fuhrman’s The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, which depicts life as a Catholic Schoolboy growing up in Savannah.
•  Author Mary Kay Andrews a romantic comedy mystery novelist wrote two books that take place in Savannah, Savannah Breeze and Savannah Blues.
• The Shadow Man by Savannah native newspaper columnist Dr. Mark Murphy, is a medical thriller about a Savannah surgeon who is framed as a serial killer.
• Savannah resident, author N.Y.W. Peacocke, has two books (Savannah Spell and Mirror My Soul) that weave a love triangle around the events of independence in Georgia and in particular, Savannah.
•  Behind the Moss Curtain and Other Great Savannah Stories written by Savannah resident Murrray Silver
• Plethora of other books too many to list here.

Savannah in Film

Savannah’s attractiveness as a setting for fictional stories goes well beyond book publications. More than 75 movies have been filmed in Savannah since 1915, with 10 Academy Awards having gone to movies filmed in the city.  Most recently the Miley Cyrus movie The Last Song was filmed on Tybee Island in Savannah. The film The Conspirator was filmed completely in Savannah. The Conspirator is a 2010 historical drama about the trial of Mary Surratt, the only female co-conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination and the first woman to be hanged by the United States federal government. Another famous film production was the 1977 TV mini-series Roots. Of course the most well-known is the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil also referred to as ‘the book’ Savannah. In 2010 the city’s first production facility, Meddin Studios,opened. Since then Meddin has had 12 movie projects and has plans to create a production building five times its current size. The city of Savannah now boasts a film office and dedicated to attracting and assisting film companies to the city. There is also a Film Commission which advises and assists the film office in achieving its goals.

Savannah in Television

The city also has a list of home town celebrities gone national, the most famous is chef and restaurateur Paula Deen. Paula has her own restaurant in Savannah – The Lady & Sons in addition to her own cooking show on the Food Network. Paula's Party was one of Paula’s shows on the Food Network, the first few episodes were filmed in Savannah. Savannah has seen its fair share of exposure on television.  The Style Network created a documentary style reality TV series that followed a woman named Ruby Gettinger (a Savannah resident) on her journey to lose weight. Special to Savannah is its ghost history with daily tours showing tourists the most famous places to spot ghosts and associated stories. The Travel Channel’s show Ghost Adventures came and filmed an episode investigating paranormal activity at the Moon River Brewing Company located in downtown Savannah in July of 2009. Savannah’s ghost reputation also drew the attention of PBS and the show Southern Haunts that aired two episodes about the ghosts in Savannah.

Because of Savannah’s wealth of unique locations its growing infrastructure, supplemented with regional resources and the nation’s largest historical district the city has become home to many productions in today’s pop culture.

Seven New Listings, Ardsley Park, Parkside & Southside Savannah

We have 7 new listings! All fabulous homes.

1425 E 52nd Street

This well-maintained Parkside home stands on a spacious corner lot. Generously sized rooms throughout include massive living/dining room and a family room with custom shell fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters. Open breakfast room with French doors to rear patio. Three bedrooms and two baths. Newer windows throughout as well as a newer roof.  There is a fenced, gated yard and carport. Super-convenient location in the much sought after Parkside community. Just a few blocks away from Savannah's famous Daffin Park which boasts ball fields of all sorts, tennis courts, a pool, a mirror lake, fountains and even a minor league stadium. Also close to red-hot Habersham Village and its shops and restaurants including Barberito's, the Five Spot, Bikram yoga studio, TailSpin pet store, a Red and White grocer and much more. This house is also around the corner from the soon-to-open Whole Foods market, Chipotle Grill and PetSmart. Sharp house, great location and awesome price. See more photos of this property.

1533 E 53rd Street

Recently renovated ranch on quiet block of a dead end street in area of active renovations. Oak wood flooring throughout, with separate living room and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen with nicer cabinets and counters. Four spacious bedrooms and two full baths including master suite. Rear patio, gated and fenced yard and carport. Great location for all that Midtown has to offer. Very close to Daffin Park as well as Medical Arts Shopping Centre and two hospitals.  The soon-to-open Whole Foods market, Chiptole Grill and PetSmart are within a mile. Popular Habersham Village and its restaurants and shops is also close by and there is quick, easy access to the Waters Avenue corridor and the Truman Parkway. See more photos of this property.

438 E 53rd Street

Impressive Colonial Revival home on deep corner lot in Ardsley Park-one of Savannah's most desirable neighborhoods.  Remarkable, broad central staircase.  Huge living room with welcoming fireplace and adjacent screened porch.  Handsome, paneled library. Large, separate dining room. Newly renovated kitchen boasts granite countertops and full stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms-including master with fireplace and bath with separate shower. Another full bath in total and one half bath as well. Over 2100 square feet of living area. Two car carport and fenced back yard. An easy walk or ride to Habersham Village, Medical Arts, both hospitals, Twelve Oaks and more. Solid, handsome brick house on a prominent corner on one of the best blocks in Ardsley Park-an amazing place to come home to and a dream come true. See more photos of this property.

45 Cockle Shell Rd

This outstanding Georgetown home is located on a cul-de-sac on a lot that abuts protected wetlands for a secluded, quiet and serene location. Separate living room and separate dining room.  Open kitchen with quality cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Breakfast bar overlooking family room with fireplace. French doors from family room to large screened porch overlooking protect wetlands area. Four bedrooms (one currently used as a music room/office) and two and a half baths including a master suite. Two car garage. Georgetown is a perfect setting for up and coming families who desire close proximity to the City but want more of a removed, suburban setting. Also close to Richmond Hill, 516 and I-95. See more photos of this property.

73 Knollwood Lane

This end unit town-home is located in a super-convenient Southside location close to the mall, shops, restaurants, bars and more. Bright, open space. Well-maintained unit with new floors on ground level.  Large living room. Fully equipped kitchen with laundry room. Kitchen includes dining area with sliders to rear courtyard and rear deck. Three bedrooms, two baths and one half bath.  Great location and a great price for quick show and sale. See more photos of this property.

539 E Henry Street

Convenient location for all that Midtown and Downtown Savannah has to offer. Forsyth Park-Savannah's famous emerald gem of a park-is just a few blocks away as is the Sentient Bean coffee shop, local 1110 restaurant, Brighter Day health food store and the newly hipster-tinged American Legion post.  Blowing Smoke, Bobby's Diner, and form restaurant are all just around the corner. River Street is just a mile or so away, the bridge to South Carolina is under two miles and this building stands within very close proximity to seventy percent of SCAD's buildings. Remarkable building, awesome location and a terrific price. See more photos of this property.

302 Station Trail

This well maintained townhouse is located in a gated community directly across from Hunter AAF and very close to Oglethorpe Mall. Large living room with fireplace. Fully-equipped kitchen boasts quality cabinetry and countertops as well as a pantry, breakfast bar, and a dining area overlooking private rear terrace. With almost 1700 square feet, there is also three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and an additional half bath.  Covered rear patio and courtyard with fenced and gated yard. One car garage.  Super convenient location to all that the Southside has to offer. Savannah Mall, Lowe's and Home Depot are all less than five miles away along with a plethora of restaurants including Outback, Tangerine, Carrabba's and much more. Easy access to Abercorn St. and I-95. See more photos of this property.

4th of July Celebration in Savannah

When: July 4- 7
Hours: Thurs: 4 -11
Hours: Friday: noon-11
Hours: Saturday: 10 -11
Hours: Sunday: 10-5
Where: Savannah Riverfront
Admission: Free

Celebration Well Known in the Country

On Thursday the 4^th of July the celebration starts at 4 pm on the Rousakis Plaza near River Street.  The Plaza will be filled with artists, local entertainment, and fun for the entire family! Grab your chair (and get there early) to watch the sky light up for the Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday the 4^th. Relax in the shade of oak trees and sip a cool lemonade with friends in the heart of Savannah’s historic district. Free fireworks display starts at about 9:30 pm. Watch the brilliant display in the sky as the waters of the Savannah River shimmer with color from the eruption of color.

Entertainment All Weekend Long

The riverfront will be celebrating the Fourth of July all weekend from July 4-7! Enjoy artists, local entertainment and fun for the entire family. Live music will be featured throughout the entire festive weekend. On Thursday The Accomplices play at 8:30, Friday and Saturday offers music starting at 3:30, then another musical group at 6:00 and a third group at 8:30. Wrapping up the holiday weekend on Sunday the Magic Rocks play at 1:00 pm.  Friday, July 5th is the first annual Burger Wars challenge.   This head to head competition will feature local Restaurants and be hosted by our favorite Savannah foodie, Jesse Blanco from Eat It and Like It. Savannah Cornhole and Rock 106.1 will be co-hosting a cornhole (also known as a bean bad toss) tournament on Saturday, July 6 at 1 1am on River Street. Teams can pre-register for this competition online at Rock106.1.com.

Insider Tips:

Bring your own water and folding chair! It’s July and it will be hot, your best shot at finding a shady spot is to come early. Remember to bring cash there will be plenty of vendors and great food - not all take cards. Also it’s always faster if you have cash. If you bring your dog, make sure it’s leashed and please remember to bring baggies to clean up after your pet.

Parking

Parking will be tight so try and get a spot early here is a list of lots and garages that are in close proximity to the river:

• Liberty Street Parking Garage – 401 W. Liberty St
•  Liberty/Whitaker Parking Lot – Liberty & Whitaker
•  River Street Parking lot 1 – Banard Ramp & River Street
•  River Street Parking Lot 2 – Banard Ramp & River Street
• River Street Parking lot 3 – Abercorn Ramp & River Street
• Robinson Parking Garage – 132 Montgomery St
• Savannah Civic Center Parking Lot
• Savannah Visitor Center 301 Martin Luther King Blvd
• State Street Parking Garage – 100 E. State St
• Whitaker Street Parking Garage – 7 Whitaker Street

Savannah GA a Great Place To Relocate

Steeped in art, history and culture, Savannah offers a unique blend of bright talent, cool creativity and an exceptionally high-quality of life. With Savannah’s mild climate, fascinating architecture, well preserved history, and southern charm, it’s not a wonder that the Conde Nast Traveler magazine rated the city one of the top ten cities in the USA. (Oct. 2009) The average seasonal temperatures are 66 degrees in spring; 81 degrees in summer; 68 degrees in fall and 51 degrees in winter making outdoor activities possible year-round. Because of that local officials made sure to provide numerous parks in the city so there is always a place to play ball, tennis or simply stroll under the oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.

Plenty of Activities

If you enjoy being on the water than Savannah/Chatham county is a the place to be as there are 420 miles of navigable waters twisting through nearly 87,000 acres of tidal marshlands. A fisherman’s dream with inshore and offshore opportunities for saltwater anglers, and plenty of rivers and creeks for the sportsmen who prefer fishing in fresh water. If you are not a water person there are 27 annual festivals that take place in Savannah. Some of the top few are The Savannah Music Festival, which attracts international talent and lasts for an entire week. Other weekend long festivals include the Savannah Film Festival, the Savannah Jazz festival and the 4^th of July celebration on the Riverfront. Savannah is also known for the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, when local shops close for the day of festivities.

Strong Economic Base

Savannah boasts a flourishing economy balanced on a strong multi-tiered economy that

includes a thriving port, increasing tourism, a stabilizing manufacturing sector and significant military presence. The manufacturing sector is a large part of the economy, with 226 manufacturing facilities in Chatham County producing goods that range from jets to baked goods with annual payrolls totally nearly $700 million. The largest plants include Gulfstream Aerospace, an executive jet aircraft manufacturer; and International Paper, the largest producer of paper for paper bags in the United States. The transportation industry, centered on the Port of Savannah, is a vital element of the economic mix. It is the fourth largest container port in the country, shipping to more than 150 countries around the world. Savannah is one of the south-east’s leading seaports and cargo hubs. Shipping activity is focused on the Port of Savannah, which is supported by two railroads and two interstate highways as well as Savannah International Airport. Tourism is an active and rapidly growing segment of the economy. The city's attractiveness as a visitor destination is enhanced by its charming historic district, accommodations, and accessibility. The city houses two major hospitals employing over 7,700 healthcare employees. In addition Memorial Hospital is a teaching facility. Savannah is unique in having a large tract of waterfront land open for development and located close to the central business and historic districts. Recently completed projects on the tract include the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center and Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, a 403-room luxury facility.

Multiple Educational Venues

The educational sector is strong source of employment with 13 colleges offering undergraduate and graduate programs, and 3 technical colleges. Home to one of the largest art and design schools in the country, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers bachelor and master of fine arts programs and graduate courses in architecture. The school is spread throughout the city offering students the opportunity to become familiar with the beautiful city via bicycle. Founded in 1993, the School of Visual Arts/Savannah, part of the School of Visual Arts/New York, awards bachelor's degrees in arts, computer graphics, sculpture, and other arts-related disciplines.

Cost of Living

Savannah is a relatively inexpensive town in which to live and do business. Outlook Magazine ranked Savannah as "one of the top 25 places to live and work." The Savannah metro cost of living index is 93.9. Median Household Income: $46,785. There are approximately 3,103 homes on the market in Chatham County with an average sale price of: $190,765. A destination of choice young professionals are trading in major-metro stress and suburban sprawl for the city’s wide range of cool new and old neighborhoods.

Great Neighborhoods

Mostly residential, Ardsley Park is the poster child for the all-American neighborhood. Laid out in 1910 as a suburb to the downtown district – this area has become a staple for Savannah families and neighborhood businesses. Designated a National Historic District, Ardsley is proud, protected and kept in prime condition. Ardsley Park Area Media Income is $81,000, population. The architecture of the homes in this sought after neighborhood ranges from bungalows and Federal style and some grander colonial styles.

 As part of the famous Low Country of Georgia, Savannah has an abundance of marsh-front and waterfront communities. Collectively they are known as The Islands. Isle of Hope is timeless with its white picket fences, classic cottages and adjoining lanes with river views. Dutch Island is an exclusive, gated community, with roomy homes, manicured lawns and traditional architecture. Long Point is a purely residential, a gated community home to about 150 families situated in the middle of downtown, Southside and the beach. Wilmington and Talahi Islands’ residents are lucky to be book ended by downtown and the beach – each within a 10-minute drive. Tybee Island is Savannah’s only barrier island, boasting 3 miles of surf and sand. An eclectic bunch, its residences are young, old, single, married, conservative, artistic, wealthy, and not so wealthy. And, they all manage to see eye-to-eye on this funky, little isle.

Historic Savannah Beautiful City for Visiting or Living

Savannah  is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a wonderful place to make your home or vacation destination. The city was founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe and served as the first capital of the Georgia colony and state. The enduring charm of the city is visible in historic downtown with its Spanish moss-covered live oaks lining the streets and horse drawn carriages carrying tourists around some of the 22 beautifully maintained historic squares. Savannah's Historic District is a National Historic Landmark, so there are an abundance of historic buildings. Notable buildings include the Owens-Thomas House built in 1818 (Oglethorpe square) the Spencer Woodbridge House built in 1795 (Habersham Street), and the 1853

Gothic Revival Greene House (Madison Square), and the Drayton House the city's first restored historic building. Along the cobblestone paved River Street along side the Savannah River, musicians, galleries, and shops compete for attention, while iron bridges and the old Cotton Exchange attract visitors to Factor’s Walk. The art scene flourishes, thanks in part to the Savannah College of Art & Design, which is sprawled throughout the city.

Historic Squares

One of the biggest attractions of living or visiting downtown Savannah are it's beautiful squares and parks. Each square has been named after notable military men, or leaders in the native american community. The city of Savannah maintains the squares on a daily basis making sure they are clean, fountains flowing and shrubs and flowers kept healthy. You can download a walking tour of the squares at https://www.citywalkingguide.com/squaresofsavannah  Forsyth Park, Savannah's version of Central Park, is the largest park in the city and has a small cafe, playground, tennis courts, and an amphitheater where nearly every weekend there is an activity happening during the summer months. Bordering the park are numerous beautifully restored historic 18th and 19th century architecture Victorian homes. The beautiful Victorian manor like homes boast wrap around porches, wrought iron fences stately entrances, and mature fauna. Currently there are over 30 homes for sale in downtown Savannah, where walking to your favorite restaurant is a delight!

Victorian Historic District

The Southern half of the park is surrounded by the Savannah Victorian Historic District, which runs from the south side of Gwinnett Street to Anderson Street, bordered by MLK and Broad Street to the west and east, respectively. South of the Victorian District is the Thomas Square Historic District; a much larger district which also includes Victorian-era homes and is thus sometimes also erroneously included when people speak generically about the "Victorian District." The Victorian District and Thomas Square District have become popular in recent years as an alternative to the more expensive Landmark Historic District directly to the north.

Best Walking Neighborhoods

Different from the Downtown Historic District with it's squares, the streets of the Victorian district were arranged on a grid pattern with a green planting area between the sidewalk and street and a small garden in front of each house. The old frame construction abounds in the Victorian District, sturdy wood frame houses dating from the 1870s and 1880s are a mixture of several Victorian styles of architecture embellished with ornate brackets and cornices. The Victorian District is one of Savannah's best walking neighborhoods and is ranked "Very Walkable" by WalkScore.com. Prices in the Victorian District can range from $100,000 for renovation projects to $1,000,000 for a home on Forsyth Park. You can search for homes in the historic districts here.

Habersham Village Charming Midtown Savannah Ga Community

Savannah's GA Best Restaurant

The votes have been tallied for Savannah's Best of for 2013, and the winner in the food category is The 5 Spot. This down-home, lowcountry neighborhood eatery is located in midtown Savannah - Habersham Village.  Owners of this restaurant which just opened in Dec. of 2012 also are part of a group that started four other sucessful restaurants; Blowin' Smoke, Abe's on Lincoln, B. Matthews and the Blue Turtle Bistro. The 5 Spot offers American fare, nothing excessively pre-packaged, entree's such as grilled almon with a burnt rosemary aromatic, a fried green tomato BLT, and a pulled pork sandwich with peach barbecue sauce.

Habersham Village A Staple of Midtown Savannah

Habersham Village, named after the  prominent Habersham family in the colonial, revolutionary, and early national Georgia era, is a friendly and quaint neighborhood that lays west of historic Ardsley Park. The Hull Park is situated in the upper east quadrant of the of Habersham village neighborhood, with the 'Village', a staple in midtown for more than 3 decades, is filled with a variety of stores, coffee shops and eatery's in the center. The neighborhood with its own branch of the YMCA is only a 10 minute drive todowntown historic Savannah, 15 minutes to the local mall and 30 minutes to Tybee Island beach.

Midtown Savannah Charmed Convient Lifestyle

Living in the Habersham Village area means that nearly everything one could need is a mere walk, bike ride, or short drive nearby. Many of the the homes are charming Arts & Crafts style bungalows bulit in the 40's and 50's. Most homes are selling under the $200,000.00 range.

To see homes listed for sale in this neighborhood, check our listings here.

Historic Downtown Savannah GA Beautiful Place To Live

Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a wonderful place to make your home. Savannah was founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe and served as the first capital of the Georgia colony and state. Savannah’s charm is visible in the historic downtown with Spanish moss-covered live oaks, and its abundance of historic buildings, such as the Andrew Low House. Along the Savannah River, musicians, galleries, and shops compete for attention on River Street, while iron bridges and cobblestone attract visitors to Factor’s Walk. The art scene flourishes, thanks in part to the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Historic Squares A Big Draw

One of the biggest attractions of living or visiting downtown Savannah are it's beautiful squares. Each square has a name, some of which ae named after notable military men. The city of Savannah maintains the squares on a daily basis making sure they are clean, fountains flowing and shrubs and flowers kept healthy. You can download a walking tour of the squares at www.citywalkinguide.com/squares of Savannah.

DowntownSavannah Full of Culture & History 

The Historic District of Savannah is buzzing with creativity, art, culture and live theater and is the perfect place for you to spend a weekend or a lifetime. Many people who visit end up falling in love with Savannah and move here to live in one of the oldest cities in America - a site of many famous Revolutionary & Civil War Battles. Living in the downtown area is the place to be where nearly everything is in walking or bicycling distance. With the SCAD one of the best art schools in the country sprawled around the city there is always something to see  or do.

You'd Love Living in Historic Downtown Savannah 

Historic Downtown Savannah is a blend of stately homes and townhouses along with a stock of commercial spaces all centered around the original squares. The beautiful Victorian manor like homes boast wrap around porches, wrought iron fences stately entrances, and mature fauna. Currently there are over 30 homes for sale in downtown Savannah, where walking to your favorite restaurant is a delight!

Gorgeous Restored Victorian Home in Historic District Savannah Ga

New Listing!

Fully Restored Victorian Home In Historic Downtown Savannah 

Listing Details:

223 W Bolton St. Savannah, GA 31401

Price: $695,000
MLS: 109679
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 3172

Enjoy Entertaining in This Spacious Victorian Home

Fully restored, handsome Victorian home with double wraparound porches. This beautiful Victorian home greets you with a fabulous custom tiled floor in a gracious entrance foyer. Relax and entertain in the large living room with a gas fireplace, and dine in a separate dining room also with fireplace. There are tall ceilings for cool living and beautifully finished hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy cooking in this ergonomically designed gourmet kitchen with a butcher block island, stainless steel appliances, and a high-end gas range. Details in the woodwork and the custom tile flooring help make this kitchen a place to create gourmet meals.

You Will Love Sitting on This Wrap-Around Porch

This Victorian home boasts double wrap around porches on the first and second floors, so you can catch breeze and watch the comings and goings of the Victorian neighborhood anywhere in the house. There are four bedrooms, with a large spa-like master suite which has a vaulted bead board ceiling and gas fireplace. Two full baths and one half bath complete this over 3100 square foot of living space.

Living in The Victorian District Savannah GA

This central location serves up all the very best that Historic Savannah has to offer. In one direction, its an easy walk to Downtown, Broughton Street or River Street. The other direction is home to Forsyth Park, Savannah's world famous green jewel and the uber-trendy SOFO district, with landmark businesses like the Sentient Bean coffeehouse, Brighter Day natural foods, Local 1110 restaurant and more. Close proximity to the bulk of SCAD's buildings as well as its stunning Museum of Art.  The Jepson Center, Telfair Museum and Johnny Mercer Convention Center are all easily within walking distance. Also very convenient to 1-16 connector and the Talmadge Bridge over to South Carolina. 

Find More Homes in this Area

Demand is finally starting to catch up with supply and significantly fewer distressed properties weighing down the system. If your selling your home and want to be in the competition as the supply narrows, than you should know that a property’s curb appeal naturally makes a critical first impression. While most real estate professionals advise their clients to tend to the yard work, trim the trees, and put out a new welcome mat, there are some other opportunities to help sellers improve a home’s curb appeal. Real estate professionals call it ‘Staging’ and can offer some compelling ideas for sprucing up exteriors, here are a few extra ideas.

Front Door

A front door can be a home’s focal point. You want to repaint or even replace your door. Replacing a front door with a new steel door (which costs about $1,200) actually offers the biggest bang for the buck at resale. (An average of 73 percent of the cost may be recouped, according to Remodeling magazine). Here in Savannah there are many homes with wooden front doors, yours home may have one of them. If so, perhaps you may want to consider refinishing it. This would give your entryway a warm and inviting look. 

Windows

Wash them inside and out make sure all of the windows have screens. Try dressing up the windows with flower boxes. Check your shutters, do they need some repair, or repainting? If you are painting the shutters the trend is away from high contrast green, red, or black. More monochromatic palettes that blend with the rest of the house is what most buyers are looking for today. This goes for your front door as well.

Front Porch

Here in Savannah this is a critical first impression, and can be a key selling point, so don’t overlook this part of your home. Consider this additional square footage of living space, so stage it with as much care as you would the rest of your home. Add some rocking or Adirondack chairs or even a porch swing, with a side table for coffee and for writing up contracts. Add some potted flowering plants as well. You can get some great ideas for porches by driving through Ardsley Park, or Baldwin Park, or try the Victorian district where many homes have front porches that are often used by their residents.

After Dark

You can bet that home buyers will drive by your house in the evening to survey the neighborhood. Add some portable outdoor lamps along your walkway. Home centers sell solar lights for a very affordable price these days. Make sure your porch light is working and perhaps add a lamp on the porch if it is large enough to do so, and make sure to leave them on. The goal is to create a warm glow from the curb, making your home look cozy and inviting.

Sure To Sell

With these extra tips your home is sure to sell. If you are looking for some additional information on the process of selling your home try The Sellers Roadmap on our website.

Home Buying A Solid Investment in Savannah GA

 

Deciding to Buy a Home
Home ownership is the foundation for a life of financial security and personal choice. There are many solid financial reasons to support your decision to buy a home, among the top are; equity buildup, Consider this as a renter; the tax savings on the mortgage interest alone usually makes up most of the difference between rent and a mortgage payment. Buying is 44% cheaper than renting, because mortgage rates are still low. The average mortgage interest rate in Savannah is 3.5% on a 30 yr fixed loan.



Preparing Your Finances

For most people, the home you can afford to buy ultimately depends on how much money a bank will lend you. However, you must also carefully consider your current and future expenses. Sit down and get a ballpark sense of what you can borrow based on your income and expenses. Here is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind when making your calculations:

• 36% of your income goes to pay debts. Banks generally advise that your mortgage payment not be more than 28% of your monthly income, leaving 8% for other debts like a car loan.
• 31% of your gross income goes toward taxes. That's the national average.
• 33% goes toward everything else – food, clothes, entertainment, vacations, as well as savings and investments that you put away for a rainy day.

*According to Trulia.com  (real estate website) the average sale price of a home in Savannah is $147,000

Check Your Credit Rating. 

Your credit score will have a huge impact on what type of property you can buy, and at what price.

It is first recommended to check your credit rating with an experienced lending institution so that you can determine what you can afford.  If you have a poor credit rating don’t let that keep you from talking to a lender. They can help you explore your options, you may be pleasantly surprised.  A good loan officer will be able to help you resolve your credit challenges by setting you on a debt consolidation plan. Even if this plan takes several months, it immediately sets you on the path to home ownership. During this time be careful with your finances.  Now is not a good time to make sudden career changes or large purchases. You want to approach your property purchase from a position of financial stability.

Be Cost and Value Conscious

When shopping for your home focus on value and price, instead of just price. When looking beyond the surface be clear about what you want and what matters most to you. Choose your home with your heart and your head. Neighborhoods and home size usually are important factors, however consider your lifestyle and look in areas that fit for you. Factors that can make a big impact on whether your house feels like your home include:

• Schools
• Safety
• Traffic
• Neighbors
•  Proximity to Shopping

Savannah Historic Districts Great Value & Price
Here in Savannah there are several communities with good value to fit anyone’s needs. Consider looking in the Baldwin Park, Gordonston or Daffin Park/Parkside area if you are looking for a great family community with active neighborhood associations. Or perhaps you have an empty nest and are very active in downtown Savannah events. There are many great values in the Thomas Square, Victorian District or even historic downtown Savannah, where there is opportunity to walk to most shops and restaurants. Don’t hesitate to get out and look, you may be surprised.