Savannah’s Victorian District – Historical Savannah Homes
Savannah’s Victorian district is located in downtown just South of Forsyth Park between the streets of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Habersham St., North of E. Henry Ln. This small collection of neighborhoods is just one of several historical districts in downtown Savannah. It includes Victorian era homes, historical masterpieces and vintage landmarks. This is ranked as Savannah’s best walking neighborhoods and considered ‘very walkable’ by walk score.com.
Most of the wood-frame homes date between 1870s and 1880s with a mixture of Victorian style architecture. This originally was a parade ground and the extension of street railways in the late 19th century spurred the development of this neighborhood. Beautiful ornate brackets, cornices, Queen and style mansions, and gabled homes all add to the charm and appeal of the historical homes in the Victorian district.
The Victorian District is one of four unique historic districts in the downtown area, which also includes The Landmark District, Thomas Square and Gordonston Historical District. Each one shows the love of Savannah’s history and charm. Restoration of many of these homes began in the late 1960s and escalated in the 1980s to the 1990s. Locals and out-of-towners alike have enjoyed restoring these historical homes to their previous charm and appeal by carefully maintaining the integrity and structure of dark wood stairwells, banisters and thick crown molding. It’s not unusual to find a clawfoot tub in several of the bathrooms of these historical and Victorian-style homes.
The average home price in The Victorian District is between $250,000 and $360,000. The median sales price is about $168,000 and the average listing price is about $360,000. These homes certainly go up and down in value depending on the style and the condition. Beautifully restored homes with very little work to be done can fetch a hefty price while those that still need renovations can come in less than $100,000. It all depends on how much work you’d like to put in and the design and style you’re after.
If you’d like to tour some of the current listings for sale in the Victorian district or would just like to learn more about the history and the home prices therein give me a call anytime. image by Photoartel
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