Augusta Real Estate | Homes For Sale in Augusta
Deciding whether or not to invest in real estate in today's market is tough. Since choosing the right town or city is the all-important first step in the process, why not browse the site and find out if Augusta, Georgia is the right place for you? Our real estate agents are part of a large network of realtors who can help you with anything from a home sale in North York Ontario to taking over an apartment lease in Augusta, GA.
Augusta, Georgia's Garden City
Augusta is the second largest city in the state of Georgia with a population of 528,000. Famous for being the hometown of legendary musician James Brown, Augusta, GA has a large African American community. It is well known for its cultural festivals, such as the Hip Hop festival in Mayfair and the Rock Fore! Dough concert, as well as hosting the annual Masters golf tournament.
From its location on the Savannah River 150 miles from Atlanta, Augusta, GA marks the end of navigable waterway. Beyond the city are a series of falls and dams that provide hydroelectric power for large portions of the state. And you don't need to have been cooped up in the basement of a Canadian trade mark firm to appreciate the beauty this city brings.
Economically, Augusta, Georgia is known as a center for medical and biotechnical research. The majority of people in Augusta make their careers in health care. The Medical College of Georgia is located in Augusta's medical district and is rated as one of the top medical schools in the country. It is also the only medical school in the state of Georgia. In addition to the College's facilities, there are seven other hospitals in the area.
Other employers include the Department of Energy nuclear facility at the Savannah River, the US Army base at Fort Gordon, the US Headquarters of the Electrolux company, and facilities belonging to T-Mobile, John Deere, and Kellogg's.
Popular pastimes in Augusta, Georgia include golf, as the Augusta National Golf Course is home to the prestigious first stop on the PGA tour, the Masters. Its offshoot, disc golf, is gaining popularity in the region as well. Each year a variety of tournaments are held in different locations throughout the city. Augusta is also home to two minor league sports teams: the Augusta Greenjackets baseball team and the Augusta Colts indoor football team.
For the outdoors person, Augusta, GA also has several miles of walking trails along the beautiful Savannah river known as the Riverwalk Augusta. The paths along Augusta Canal, Augusta Common, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and Augusta Botanical Gardens all provide green space that is echoed at the neighborhood level by the city's planting program.
Your Augusta Neighborhood
Choosing the right area of a city to for your real estate investment is just as important as deciding on a city itself. Each neighborhood in Augusta, Georgia has its own special flavor, unique amenities, and style of life. With over forty different neighborhoods listed on our community page, it doesn't matter who you are. Augusta, GA is bound to have a place where you'll fit right in.
For instance, are you a doctor or medical student? If so, Augusta has a dedicated Medical District between downtown and neighboring Summerville. The city's top rated Medical College of Georgia is based in this district as are the various clinics and medical technical colleges. The district employs over 25,000 people and is worth 2 billion dollars!
For the historian, the neighborhood of Summerville is the obvious choice. Located northwest of downtown Augusta, Summerville was once its own town and has been listed on the national register of historic places since 1980. Several famous people, including George Walton, one of the original signers of the declaration of independence, once owned the homes in the area.
The cost of living in Augusta, Georgia is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States, which means investing in real estate there won't break the bank. Purchasing a home will cost, on average, between $60,000 and $134,000 depending on whether you're looking for a stand-alone home or townhouse.
Ready To Get Started?
If you've decided Augusta, GA is the place for you, congratulations on taking your first step into the exciting world of real estate investing! contact us and one of our real estate agents will be happy to show you the listings and help you select the perfect property for you.
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